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EDA awards $499,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lorain County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $499,000 in grants for economic development projects in Lorain County, Ohio.

By Lorain Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Gayle Manning becomes first female speaker pro tempore in Ohio

State Representative Gayle Manning has been sworn in as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Ohio House of Representatives, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to hold this position in the state's history.

By Lorain Times | Jan 6, 2025

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Avon football team honored by Rep. Manning after winning state championship

By Lorain Times | Dec 19, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning recognized the Avon High School Football team at the Ohio Statehouse.

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Ohio House passes bill easing property taxes for seniors and veterans

By Lorain Times | Dec 12, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning, a Republican from North Ridgeville, has played a role in passing legislation aimed at easing the property tax burden for certain Ohio residents.

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Lorain County receives grant for brownfield remediation and senior housing project

By Lorain Times | Dec 5, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning has announced that the Lorain County Land Reutilization Corporation has been granted over $800,000 in Brownfield Remediation Grants.

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New community health center opens in North Ridgeville with state funding

By Lorain Times | Sep 30, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) has announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has allocated $500,000 to the Department of Mental Health for constructing a new community health center for Lorain County Health and Dentistry.

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Ohio Controlling Board approves $1 million for Elyria recovery center

By Lorain Times | Jul 8, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) has announced the Ohio Controlling Board has released $1 million in state funding to the Road to Hope recovery center in Elyria.

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Elyria High School runner honored for winning sprinting triple crown

By Lorain Times | Jul 2, 2024

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and State Senator Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville) recently recognized Elyria High School senior Mateo Medina for his historic achievement in winning the sprinting "triple crown" at this year's State Finals. Medina won the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter events.

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Lorain County Commissioner's Offices open normal hours on July 5th

By Lorain Times | Jun 28, 2024

Please be advised that due to the upcoming July 4th holiday, the Lorain County Commissioners' Office will be operating with reduced staff and services on Friday, July 5. Office hours will remain the same. "We wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July!"

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Ohio House passes bill allocating funds for capital improvement

By Lorain Times | Jun 27, 2024

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill 2 today, marking the approval of the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects. This includes significant funding for the Strategic Community Investment Fund. State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) announced that the Capital Budget will make historic investments in local community projects.

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Lorain County Announces Office Hours and Closures for Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024

By Lorain Times | Mar 21, 2024

Lorain County government offices have announced their operating hours and closures for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.The Clerk of Courts office at the Lorain County Justice Center will be open until noon on the day of the eclipse, with no court proceedings taking place. All other offices in the building will be closed for the day, and the building itself will shut its doors at noon.Meanwhile, at the Lorain County Court House on Second Street in Elyria, no offices will be open, and the building will remain closed for the entire day.In the Lorain County...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Lorain County rise or fall in 2021?

By Lorain Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lorain County received $5.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Lorain County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Lorain Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Lorain County received $3,014,517 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Analysis: Lorain Health Center one of 22 Ohio abortion providers funded by grants approved by non-profit board of which GOP Senate hopeful Moreno a member

By Lorain Times | Jan 31, 2024

The Lorain Health Center was one of 22 Ohio abortion providers supported by the $2.08 million in grants from the Cleveland Foundation during the six years that “pro-life” U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) served on the foundation’s board.

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2024 Eclipse

By Lorain Times Report | Jan 26, 2024

Please take our survey: Voices of Lorain: 2024 Solar Eclipse - City of Lorain (civilspace.io)

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Influenza A

By Lorain Times Report | Jan 14, 2024

The City of Lorain wants to bring your attention to a critical development concerning the increased detection of influenza in untreated wastewater within our community.

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Manning Introduces Bill to House Insurance Committee

By Lorain Times | Dec 12, 2023

State Representative Gayle Manning (R- North Ridgeville) has introduced legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from requiring physician-administered drugs to be purchased through an insurer's specialty pharmacy before being shipped to a healthcare provider. Manning's bill seeks to address the issue of white-bagging insurance practices, where insurers mandate the purchase of certain drugs from their preferred specialty pharmacy and then transport them to healthcare providers for treatment."These insurance practices may be cost-efficient for the company, but do...

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Office Closed

By Lorain Times Report | Nov 29, 2023

For All Customers of the City of Lorain Utilities Department, the Billing Office Lobby and phone lines will be CLOSED on December 5th & 6th for software upgrades. During this time we will not be able to handle account inquiries, billing questions, bill payments and processing, and all other functions necessary to provide proper customer service. We anticipate re-opening on December 7, 2023 to resume normal operations.

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Manning to Hold Open Office Hours

By Lorain Times | Nov 22, 2023

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-North Ridgeville) will be holding open office hours in the 52nd Ohio House District. All constituents are welcome to attend and discuss legislation and issues within the district.Representative Manning emphasized the importance of hearing from her constituents, stating, "Hearing my constituent's ideas and in-district concerns help shape future legislation in the state. It is always a pleasure to sit and talk with those that I serve at the Statehouse."The open office hours will be held at the Elyria Central Library on Thursday,...

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Choose Ohio First Will Provide Ohioans Pathway to College Education

By Lorain Times | Nov 13, 2023

State Representative Gayle Manning (R- North Ridgeville) has announced that the Department of Higher Education will receive over $39 million for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program. The program aims to recruit Ohio residents by offering scholarship opportunities in STEM fields to attend Ohio universities and colleges that provide work-based learning opportunities.Manning emphasized the significance of this program, stating, "This is Ohio money going to Ohio students." She believes that Choose Ohio First Scholarship program will not only provide a pathway for Ohio...