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North RidgevilleNorth Ridgeville's new e-bike rules, including helmets for riders under 18, are now in effectIf you ride an e-bike in North Ridgeville, the rules changed Wednesday. An ordinance City Council passed Oct. 5 took effect Nov. 4. It covers public streets, sidewalks, multi-use paths and parking lots open to traffic, and the helmet rule depends on the bike's class.Saturday’s editionRead High School FootballAvon Lake falls 35-7 to top-seeded Toledo Central Catholic in a playoff quarterfinalAvon Lake's playoff run stopped at Gallagher Stadium in Toledo. The eighth-seeded Shoremen lost to No. 1 seed Toledo Central Catholic in a Division II, Region 6 quarterfinal Friday night. It was a terrible start that set the tone: senior Jeremiah Fuller returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown.Saturday’s editionRead Lorain CountyMore than 60% of eligible Lorain County voters turned out for Tuesday's electionIf you voted Tuesday, you were in good company. More than 60% of eligible Lorain County voters cast ballots, and the share ran even higher in a number of northeast county precincts, in places like Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville, according to data reviewed by The Chronicle-Telegram.Friday’s editionRead SchoolsAmherst schools warn of more cuts after a third levy failure in a yearIf you have kids in Amherst schools, brace for more cuts. Issue 1, the district's third failed bid in a year for new operating money, went down Tuesday in unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections. The district says further reductions will "most likely be necessary."Thursday’s editionRead ElectionsElyria voters pass the school levy after two failed in 2025If you live in the Elyria City Schools district, your operating levy passed. Voters passed the school levy Tuesday, sparing the district cuts to all extracurriculars and advanced classes. It was tight early on: 3,832 votes for and 3,880 against, before any of the district's 32 precincts had reported.Wednesday’s editionRead ElectionsAmherst voters turn down a school levyIf you're in the Amherst Exempted Village School District, the operating levy failed Tuesday, with all precincts reporting. Provisional ballots still remain to be counted. Cleveland.com reported early Tuesday night that the district was on track for its third failed attempt in a year to win new operating money, and the vote came after $13 million in cuts.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayAvon Lake voters decide today whether to raise income tax 0.4% for road repairsIf you live or work in Avon Lake, Issue 16 is on your ballot today. It would add 0.4% to the city's 1.5% income tax rate for six years, and the city expects it to raise about $6 million.Tuesday’s editionRead

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From News 5 Cleveland WEWS, Chronicle Telegram and 15 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. News 5 Cleveland WEWS4 hours ago

    Lorain County joins wave of investment in women's sports

    An announcement by the Lorain County Leviathan this week is the latest in a wave of investments in women’s sports in Northeast Ohio.

  2. Chronicle Telegram5 hours ago

    Avon back in girls soccer Final 4 after 2-0 victory over Sylvania Northview

    The Eagles junior forward scored twice in the span of 60 seconds late in the first half of Saturday's Division II regional final to send Avon back to the Final Four for the second time in three years.

  3. Chronicle Telegram5 hours ago

    Elyria Catholic drops thrilling five-set match in regional finals

    The Panthers, who are ranked third in Division IV by MaxPreps, rallied from a two-game deficit before falling 25-18, 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 16-14 in a thrilling Region 13 final at Alliance.

  4. Chronicle Telegram6 hours ago

    Cross country: Avon girls, Keystone's Yuronich shine at state meet

    Contact Paul Heyse at 329-7135 or ctsports@chroniclet.com

  5. Cleveland.com8 hours ago

    Police report finding OVI suspect passed out following crash: North Olmsted Police Blotter

    Officers at 4:40 a.m. on Oct. 18 responded to a 911 call about a motor vehicle accident on I-480 eastbound near the Clague Road entrance ramp.

  6. WFMJ8 hours ago

    ‘Cash Explosion’ to be livestreamed Saturday night

    Because of NBC Sports’ college football coverage, “Cash Explosion” will stream at 7:30 p.m. on WFMJ.com, the 21 News app and all your streaming devices.

  7. Cleveland.com10 hours ago

    Woman escapes serious injury in Westlake rollover crash

    Officers responded at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 to 911 calls reporting a rollover crash near the entrance to the West Bay Plaza shopping center parking lot.

  8. Cleveland.com10 hours ago

    Suspect faces drug, gun charges after police say he ran during traffic stop

    An officer noticed signs of drug abuse in an SUV stopped for equipment violations at 10:10 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Crocker Road and Clemens Road.

  9. Cleveland.com10 hours ago

    OVI suspect accused of driving over 100 mph on I-90: Westlake Police Blotter

    Police stopped a car at 3 a.m. on Nov. 1 on Detroit Road at Dover Center Road after it was seen driving faster than 100 mph on I-90, according to police.

  10. Cleveland 19 News13 hours ago

    Walls of Love marks eighth anniversary with 100 locations offering free winter essentials

    “I’ve been that person and I’ve been in that situation and I know what it’s like to not have it.”

  11. Akron Beacon Journal14 hours ago

    OHSAA soccer tournament scores. Boys, girls regional finals this weekend

    We're tracking scores of every Ohio high school boys and girls regional final. Find scores and area recaps here.

  12. Cleveland.com16 hours ago

    Toledo Central Catholic freshman gets a taste of the spotlight with two-interception playoff game

    Troy Yharbrough snagged two first-quarter interceptions in his first playoff game for state powerhouse Toledo Central Catholic.

  13. News 5 Cleveland WEWS18 hours ago

    Seasonable Second Half of the Weekend

  14. Chronicle Telegram19 hours ago

    Lorain County Leviathan starting women's soccer team

    The Leviathan men's team played its first season this year as a member of the USL League Two. The women's program will focus on attracting elite collegiate talent, including players looking to compete during the summer months and former college players who want to continue in competitive soccer.

  15. Lorain Times20 hours ago

    College athletes from Lorain County record results in 4 sports for the week ending Oct. 25, 2026

    Twenty-nine college athletes from Lorain County posted results in the week ending Oct. 25, 2026.

  16. WKYC20 hours ago

    Severe staffing issues reported at Lorain County Sheriff’s Office headquarters

    The sheriff’s office announced that lobby hours will be reduced. Starting Nov. 23, the lobby will be open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  17. Lorain Times22 hours ago

    Lorain County college teams have 4 games scheduled for the week ending Nov. 14, 2026

    Lorain County has four college games across three sports scheduled for the week ending Nov. 14, 2026.

  18. crawfordcountynowYesterday

    Area prep football roundup Nov. 6

    Boxes and scores from local football games for Friday.

  19. Zanesville Times RecorderYesterday

    OHSAA playoff football regional quarterfinal round in the books

    The 2026 Ohio High School Athletic Association high school football playoffs took another step in the state tournament on Friday, Nov. 6.

  20. WTOLNov. 6

    Avon Lake vs. Central Catholic | Big Board Friday Playoffs Week 2

    Check out all the high school football action here... https://www.wtol.com/big-board-friday

  21. Chronicle TelegramNov. 6

    H.S. Football Playoffs: Terrible start sets tone in Avon Lake loss

    Shoremen fall 35-7 to No. 1 seed Toledo Central Catholic.

  22. Cleveland.comNov. 6

    Ohio high school football scores for OHSAA playoffs second round: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

    Here are high school football scores from Friday’s second round of the OHSAA playoffs around Ohio, as provided by The Associated Press.

    Also reported byThe Columbus Dispatch

  23. Cleveland.comNov. 6

    Toledo Central Catholic rolls Avon Lake as Jeremiah Fuller shines with three first-half touchdowns

    Jeremiah Fuller racked up another three-touchdown game while freshman Troy Yharbrough snagged two interceptions as Toledo Central Catholic rolled Avon Lake in a Division II regional quarterfinal.

  24. Chronicle TelegramNov. 6

    H.S. Football Playoffs: Avon cruises past Rhodes

    Eagles open their postseason with 38-8 win.

  25. Fremont News-MessengerNov. 6

    Ohio high school football playoff scores for Week 12

    Here are the results from Ohio high school football playoffs games held on Friday, Nov. 6.

  26. Chronicle TelegramNov. 6

    Commissioners swear in Kelsey Leftwich as Lorain County Dog Warden

    Kelsey Leftwich started Sept. 29. Her job involves supervising staff, managing kennel operations and enforcing state and local animal control laws.

  27. Cleveland 19 NewsNov. 6

    Lorain County woman thinks Jane Doe found in Cleveland in 1969 may be her missing mother

    A Lorain County woman whose mother has been missing for more than 60 years wants to know whether her mother is an unidentified woman found in Lake Erie in 1969.

  28. Chronicle TelegramNov. 6

    Lorain County courts, county offices closed for Veterans Day

    Lorain County offices and courts will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

  29. Cleveland.comNov. 6

    Avon Lake students get hands on with gardening -- Sentinel Watch

  30. Chronicle TelegramNov. 6

    Chronicle Telegram Movie Listings

    Movies for the week in Lorain County

  31. WOUB Public MediaNov. 6

    The 2026 election in Ohio delivered close races, surprise endings and historic results

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There are a lot of interesting notes in the results of Tuesday’s election. Ohio got its first woman elected governor with Amy Acton, who… Read More

  32. Cleveland.comNov. 6

    Avon Lake voters rejected an income tax increase. Some residents will still pay more in 2027

  33. FOX 8 NewsNov. 6

    12 intersections where you’re more likely to get into an accident in Cuyahoga County

    Intersections across Cuyahoga County have been ranked as the most dangerous in the region.

  34. Cleveland.comNov. 6

    A sample of Veterans Day events taking place in Northeast Ohio

    Marking the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918, Veterans Day (originally named Armistice Day) honors those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

  35. Crain's Cleveland BusinessNov. 6

    Lorain County Leviathan to launch women’s soccer team in 2027

    The new team will play at ForeFront Field in Avon and provide opportunities for current and former college players, as well as women hoping to play professionally.

  36. Cleveland.comNov. 6

    North Ridgeville e-bike rules: New helmet, sidewalk and cellphone restrictions

    North Ridgeville's new e-bike rules require helmets for minors, restrict sidewalk riding and cellphone use, and establish penalties for violations.

  37. The Crescent-NewsNov. 6

    Regional volleyball: O-G to D-IV finals, MC falls in five

    Ottawa-Glandorf advanced to its second regional final appearance in the last three years while Miller City was thwarted in its bid for a second straight Elite Eight trip as the

  38. Cleveland 19 NewsNov. 6

    Elyria to close roads for 5th annual race, says police

    The 5th Annual Lorain County Race to End Veterans Suicide (REVS22K) will close some roads to keep runners and participants safe, according to a Facebook post.

  39. News 5 Cleveland WEWSNov. 6

    The wind, the rain, the chill... all settling in for the weekend.

  40. Cleveland.comNov. 6

    Why Lake Erie walleye are crowding Ohio’s shorelines: NE Ohio fishing report

    Most fishermen are staying close to home to find success this week.

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