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Austen BioInnovation Institute gets $2.6M Third Frontier grant Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:18PMThe Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron has received a $2.6 million Ohio Third Frontier grant for biomedical sensor research and commercialization. The grant is from the revamped Wright Center for Sensor Systems Engineering at Cleveland State University.
Women's Health Days is first Wednesdays at North Coast Health Ministry in Lakewood Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:24AMNorth Coast Health Ministry, 16110 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. Women’s Health Days, the first Wednesday of each month. By appointment only. Patients must be registered, uninsured and fall below 200 percent of the federal poverty level to qualify. (216) 228-7878.
Area police investigate unrelated deaths Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:10AMNo foul play is suspected, but area detectives are investigating three unrelated deaths that occurred Tuesday in Sandusky and Vermilion. By date (default)
Heart doctors, EMH merger wave of future Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:00AMELYRIA — Federal health care reform and the desire to improve patient care pushed EMH Regional Healthcare System and North Ohio Heart Center Inc. to join, leaders for the health organizations said.
Rev. Henkle leaving post at Church of St. Peter Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:47AMLORAIN — The Rev. Charles Henkle, parochial vicar of the Church of St. Peter, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, will leave his post Sept. 25 to become pastor of a church in Georgia. The term parochial vicar is now used instead of the term associate pastor.
Community Health Partners to stop hiring tobacco smokers Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:25AMCommunity Health Partners has become the latest Northeast Ohio healthcare organization to adopt a policy against hiring new employees who smoke. Other local employers, such as the Cleveland Clinic, Summa Health System, Parma Community General Hospital and Medical Mutual of Ohio, have adopted nicotine-free hiring policies, in part in an attempt to cut health spending.
CHP adopts smoke-free hiring policy Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:59AMLORAIN — Community Health Partners has taken another step towards discouraging tobacco use by announcing a new hiring policy: no smokers.
Community Health Partners: No smokers need apply Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:39AMLORAIN — Community Health Partners has become the latest employer to declare it won’t hire smokers or people who use tobacco or nicotine products. The new policy takes effect Sept. 1. Prospective employees will have to confirm on their application that they do not use tobacco and will also be screened for tobacco or nicotine use in [...]
OneCommunity Awarded $44.8 Million to Expand Broadband Infrastructure in 20 Counties Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:00PMCLEVELAND, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit OneCommunity will receive a $44.8 million stimulus grant that will fund 64% of a nearly $70 million fiber construction project targeting Northeast Ohio. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Comprehensive Community Infrastructure (CCI) program, will add nearly 1,000 miles of fiber-optic cable to OneCommunity's high-speed broadband ...
OneCommunity Awarded $44.8 Million to Expand Broadband Infrastructure in 20 Counties Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:07PMNonprofit OneCommunity will receive a $44.8 million stimulus grant that will fund 64% of a nearly $70 million fiber construction project targeting Northeast Ohio. The grant, awarded by the U.S.
Lorain man killed in drive-by shooting Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:27AMA man was shot and killed after he killed in an apparent drive-by shooting at an apartment in Lorain early Friday morning.
Lorain man killed in drive-by shooting Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:20AMA 30-year-old Lorain man was killed early Friday morning in a drive-by shooting on East 30th Street.
Beer, pizza and Steak-umms pilfered from resident's garage: Avon Lake Police Blotter Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:42AMAbout 60 cans of beer, seven frozen pizzas and three boxes of Steak-umms were stolen from a garage that was broken into on (or shortly before) Friday.
Perfect day for racing raises more than $4,000 for charity Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 12:48AMLORAIN — Mission accomplished. The inaugural Journal Jog surpassed the hopes of race organizers in nearly every fashion.
VIDEOS: Journal Jog raises more than $4,000 for charity Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 12:44AMLORAIN — Mission accomplished.
Richard Sterrett, March 21, 1936-Aug. 5, 2010 Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:03PMRichard "Dick" Sterrett, age 74, of Vermilion, died Thursday at Community Health Partners in Lorain. He was born on March 21, 1936 in Killbuck, Ohio and lived in Vermilion his whole life. He was a graduate of Vermilion High School. He owned and operated Vermilion Engineering. Dick helped make the signs for Jacobs Field, Browns Stadium, and the 21st Street Bridge in Lorain. By date (default)
VIDEO: Enjoy all the views at Sunday’s Journal Jog Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:01AMLORAIN — Runners and walkers looking for a bargain will get an extension to sign up for the lowest prices possible for Sunday’s inaugural Journal Jog.
Roundup: July 31, 2010 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:54AMWoman shot after fight earlier in day LORAIN - A 23-year-old Lorain woman was shot in her lower back early Friday in what police believe was retaliation for a fight she had with another woman in Elyria earlier. A witness told police a red SUV had pulled up to the intersection of West 13th Street and Lexington [...]
McCall’s sister shot in back Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:44AMLORAIN — The sister of Marquis McCall was shot in the back after being assaulted by the sister of Christopher Hill and some other women early yesterday morning, according to Lorain police Sgt. Mark Carpentiere.
Community Health Partners eliminates four executives Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:00AMLORAIN — To improve efficiency and promote regional administration between hospitals in Oberlin and Lorain, the Community Health Partners health care system eliminated four executive-level positions on July 14.
12-year-old and 15-year-old shot in drive-by shooting Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:44AMLORAIN — A 12-year-old and 15-year-old were shot in a drive-by shooting Saturday night in Lorain.
12 and 15-year-old boys shot in drive-by Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:18AMA 12-year-old boy and 15-year-old boy were victims in a drive-by shooting Saturday on Lorain’s west side.
Food Allergy Support group meets Mondays in Westlake Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 9:57AM• Food Allergy Support Group. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. John Medical Center Community Outreach Center, 29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite R, Westlake. (440) 937-7995.
Elyria police target Toy Box Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:55AMELYRIA - Another shooting in the downtown area has police considering whether to try to close down the Toy Box Night Club. The Broad Street bar, which on May 8 was the place where three teenagers were shot, is being linked to another shooting. This time, police say two teen males were sent to the hospital [...]
2 teens shot at Toy Box Nightclub overnight Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:24AMELYRIA — Two teen males were shot in or near the Toy Box Nightclub in downtown Elyria overnight, according to Elyria police. Officers were called to the Toy Box, 581 Broad St., a little after 2 a.m. for a report of shots fired and “people running everywhere.” According to Elyria police Capt. Dan Jaykel, two people were [...]
VIDEO: Pregnant woman in car crash Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 1:47AMLORAIN — A 23-year-old pregnant woman was taken to the hospital after crashing into a utility pole near the intersection of Meister Road and Surf Avenue around 8:30 yesterday morning, Lorain police said.
VIDEO: Pregnant woman crashes through utility pole Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMLORAIN — A 23-year-old pregnant woman was taken to the hospital after crashing through a utility pole near the intersection of Meister Road and Surf Avenue around 8:30 this morning, Lorain police said.
Diabetes support group meets second Tuesday in Westlake Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 9:32AMWestlake Center for Community Services Diabetes Support Group, 29694 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. 11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month. (440) 899-3544.
College opens new branch locations Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 12:47AMLORAIN — Indiana Wesleyan University- Cleveland is opening four new branch locations including one in Lorain and one in Norwalk.
Lorain man arrested for threatening police with knife Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:44PMLORAIN — A 41-year-old Lorain man was arrested Wednesday night after threatening to kill police officers and himself with a large knife, according to a Lorain police report.
North Ridgeville woman killed in Elyria crash Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 9:13AMWilma Sebastian, 82, was killed when a van she was riding in struck a truck at the intersection of Ohio 57 and North Ridge Road in Elyria Friday about 7 p.m.
Man allegedly assaults pregnant woman Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:46AMLORAIN — Police arrested Josh Ison, 25, of Vermilion, for aggravated robbery after he allegedly assaulted a woman and her pregnant friend early yesterday, according to a Lorain police report.
Westlake Rec Center offers free blood pressure screenings Mondays Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:42AMBlood Pressure Screenings, Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Free.
Gunman on loose after drive-by shooting in Lorain Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 1:04AMLORAIN — Police are looking for a gunman after an 18-year-old man was shot in the thigh during a drive-by shooting yesterday on Long Avenue.
Alzheimer's Support Group meets in Brooklyn Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 12:55PMAlzheimer’s Association Support Group, Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn. 1:30-3 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. Call (440) 934-7750 for information.
Lorain bond rating down Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 1:49AMLORAIN — A plan to shore up Lorain’s city budget has led to a lower credit rating for the city.
DOCUMENT: Lorain bond rating down Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 1:49AMLORAIN — A plan to shore up Lorain’s city budget has led to a lower credit rating for the city.
Memorial Day parade, service listings Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 12:50AMThe following is a list of Memorial Day services in the area:
Church Alive is holding Children's Benefit Circus Friday in Cleveland Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 9:39AMFRIDAY Church Alive, 4840 State Road, Cleveland. Ohio United Foundation annual Children’s Benefit Circus, 7 p.m. For complimentary tickets, call (440) 243-1462 or e-mail info@americanfamilyministry.us.
ManorCare-North Olmsted hosts stroke support group May 27 Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 9:24AMWestside Community Stroke Support Group, ManorCare-North Olmsted, 23225 Lorain Road. 2:30 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. (440) 779-6900, Ext. 300.
UPDATED: Driver flees after seriously injuring teen Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 12:34AMVERMILION TWP. A 16-year-old teenager was rushed to the hospital Tuesday night after a van struck him in front of a house in the 14000 block of Darrow Road.
Boy hit by drunk driver while walking near road Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 5:23AMAn area boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a drunk driver while walking along a ditch with a friend Tuesday night. The accident occurred at 9:36 p.m. on Darrow Road in Vermilion Township.
Drunk driver hits 16-year-old in Vermilion Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 1:44PMVERMILION TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old Vermilion boy was hit by a van while walking along Darrow Road around 9:30 Tuesday night, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol Sandusky Post.
Stroke support group meets in North Olmsted Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 5:33AMWestside Community Stroke Support Group, ManorCare-North Olmsted, 23225 Lorain Road. 2:30 p.m. the last Thursday of the month. (440) 779-6900, Ext. 300.
Dynasty to bankruptcy Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 6:25PMThey could have been millionaires, many times over, in 1985 when a million dollars meant something.But 25 years ago, the majority of the Hoiles family, owner of The Orange County Register, spurned a $1 billion buyout of the Santa Ana newspaper and...
Hoiles: Dynasty to bankruptcy Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 6:25PMThey could have been millionaires, many times over, in 1985 when a million dollars meant something. But 25 years ago, the majority of the Hoiles family, owner of The Orange County Register, spurned a $1 billion buyout of the Santa Ana newspaper and...
Partners Harvard Medical International Lead Planner and Architect to Speak at Hospital Build Middle East Conference Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 2:00AMLorain Matthews, Director at Partners Harvard Medical International, to share experiences designing care settings to serve patients in the Middle East
Fetus in jar traced to deceased doctor Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 10:56AMHuron County Sheriff's Capt. Bob McLaughlin has completed his investigation of the human fetus found in a rural Norwalk junk yard Thursday. Two men who had been doing salvage work on a 1982 Ford Econoline van found the fetus in a jar.
VIDEO: North Ridge Road crash sends 2 to hospital Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 10:52AMLORAIN — Two drivers were taken to the hospital following a crash on North Ridge Road at around 8:20 Tuesday morning.
Food Allergy Support Group meets Mondays in Westlake Sunday, April 25, 2010 @ 9:41AM• Food Allergy Support Group. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. John Medical Center Community Outreach Center, 29160 Center Ridge Road, Suite R, Westlake. (440) 937-7995.