Elyria Festival of Lights - Saturday, December 7, 2019!

Bring the entire family and join the City of Elyria and our partners for a fun-filled day of holiday events and activities designed to bring a smile to every age. All offerings in Ely Square, Elyria City Hall and Finwood Estate are FREE and open to the public and are being made possible through the generous donations of individuals and organizations and the Findley Trust. This year’s celebration will bring back many of the traditions you remember from the past, including the children’s petting zoo complete with A GENUINE REINDEER AND LIVE CAMEL RIDES! Free hot chocolate courtesy of University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center! Events will start at Elyria City Hall at 3:00pm with crafts, caroling, movies, a caricature artist, free gift bags for the first 500 children and Mayor Brinda’s FREE Storybook Giveaway!

Also new this year is a Holiday Cookie Contest!  Click here to learn more!

 

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Job Alert from Mayor Brinda: Crane Aerospace Job Fair - Oct. 16

Job Alert from Mayor Brinda: Crane Aerospace and Electronics, one of the worldwide leaders in the Aerospace Industry, is hiring full-time employees for the Elyria facility located at 241 S. Abbe Road.  They will be holding a job fair on Wednesday, October 16 from 10:00am - 6:00pm.  These are good, full-time jobs with pay starting at $25/hour.  They are looking to hire at the following positions:

• CNC Machinist
• Assembler
• Production Test
• Non-Destruct Test

Resumes are required - Interviews will be held that day - Come prepared!

More information is on the the attached flyer here.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to work for one of the growing manufacturers in Elyria!  

Elyria Trick or Treat Night is Oct. 31 - Kiwanis Halloween Parade is Oct. 27, 2019!

The City of Elyria will observe Trick or Treat night on Thursday, October 31st 2019 - Halloween Day - from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.  Please enjoy the season, be safe, and have fun!

Also, the Annual Kiwanis Halloween Parade will be held the preceding Sunday, October 27, 2019.  Line up starts at 2:00pm by Suzin L. Chocolatier (230 Broad Street) and will kick off at 2:30pm as it marches to Ely Square.  More information is below.

Discounts Available for Spectrum Internet to Families and Seniors

Did you know...discounts are available for Spectrum Broadband Internet Service to families with k-12 students who receive free or discounted lunches, as well as to seniors who qualify for Supplemental Security Income?  More information is available by clicking here, or by calling 1-844-525-1574 and asking about Spectrum Internet Assist.

Broadband internet is a necessity for most students, and many families are not aware that this program exists. If you know a family in Elyria who is on the National School Lunch Program or a senior who may benefit from this program, please share this info (or the flyer below) with them. 

Join Mayor Brinda for a Community Conversation - 6pm - Sept. 26, 2019

Join Mayor Brinda and her staff to learn more about what is going on in the City of Elyria, ask questions, and interact with the representatives from the City of Elyria Departments that help make the city run!  The Community Conversation will be from 6:00pm-7:30pm at South Park (216 16th St.).  Everyone is welcome, and light refreshments will be served.  More information is below:

There is Still Time to Register for the Apple Festival 5K Race!

The Apple Festival is right around the corner, and there are a ton of great activities coming up, including the Annual 5K Race.

There is still time to register for the race!  It will be held Sunday, September 22, 2019 (rain or shine!), kicking off at 8:30am.  Sign-in and race-day registration will be set up in front of Northwood Junior High School.  There are brackets and routes for people of all ages and abilities, and for those who want a slower pace or to bring their little ones out to enjoy the fresh autumn air with them, the Family Fun Walk (FREE to all particpants) kicks off at the intersection of Elywood and Washington at 8:30am.

I hope you join us for another great weekend of fun in Elyria!

Click here to download the sign-up form! Or, you can register online by clicking here!

Mark Your Calendar for The Apple Festival - Sept. 20-22, 2019!

Despite the recent heat wave, summer is starting to wind down and fall is right around the corner.  Every year at this time Downtown Elyria comes alive with the Elyria Apple Festival, and this year will be no exception.  A full docket of events is scheduled to kick off on Friday, September 20th with music, food, games, contests and more. A complete schedule is attached below:

Registration and more information at www.elyriaapplefestival.com!

Community Shred Day - October 5, 2019!

The next Community Shredding Day will be Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 9:00am - Noon behind Elyria City Hall - 131 Court Street.  Elyria residents only may bring up to 5 grocery-sized bags or boxes to have their contents shredded while they watch.  This is a drive-up service and volunteers will be on hand to remove the boxes from your vehicle.  Please call the Elyria Department of Safety Service at 440-326-1404 with any questions.

A 9/11 Tribute from Our Children

On this day where we pay tribute and we never forget, I humbly share these profound thoughts from children reflecting upon the events of September 11, 2001.  Thank you to all who serve.

Mayor Holly Brinda

In a New York classroom one year after 9-11, students composed the following 9-11 poem. A relative of the teacher had perished on that tragic day in Tower One of the World Trade Center. The victim left behind a 3-year-old.



List of “Don’t Forgets” and “Remembers”
We were eight.
Before September 11th, we would wake up with a list of “Don’t Forgets”
Don’t forget to wash your face
Don’t forget to brush your teeth
Don’t forget to do your homework
Don’t forget to wear your jacket
Don’t forget to clean your room
Don’t forget to take a bath


After September 11th, we wake up with a list of “Remembers”
Remember to greet the sun each morning
Remember to enjoy every meal
Remember to thank your parents for their hard work
Remember to honor those who keep you safe
Remember to value each person you meet
Remember to respect other’s beliefs
Now we are nine.

Cleveland Pops Concert - Saturday, August 31, 2019!

The Cleveland Pops Orchestra Concert is this Saturday, August 31 @ 7:00pm! Join us in front of the Lorain County Courthouse for another great night of music and the arts on Ely Square! Food trucks will be on hand to meet your culinary desires, the first 300 kids will receive glow necklaces, and the concert will include a light show (Sponsored by Elyria Charities) you won't want to miss!

As always, special thanks to ALL of our great sponsors who make this event possible:

Elyria Charities
Mrs. Lois Ohlemacher
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Ohlemacher - EMC Precision
Neal Hubbard - Hubbard & Hubbard
Northwest Bank
LorMet Federal Credit Union
Lorain County Community College
Sibley, Inc.
Elyria Plating
Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home
Stewart's TV & Appliance
Vandemark Jewelers
Friends of Judge Robert White
Ms. Amanda Deery &  Mr. Chris Pyanowski
Councilman & Mrs. Jack & Mitzi Baird
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Battle
New To You Resale 
Mr. & Mrs. William & Barb  Custar
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Fogel
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin  & Carol Haywood
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Holtzman
Burger King
Mr. & Mrs. Don and Marcia Rothgery
Mr. Terry Shilling
Councilman Mark Jessie
Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Sally Kneisley
Mr. Patrick Newell Auctioneer
Mrs. Marty Perry
Burger King
Mr. & Mrs. David & Susan Root
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse & Joan Villarreal
Judge Lisa Locke Graves &
Mr. Dan Graves
Mayor Holly Brinda & Greg Brinda
Ms. Helen Lou Amos
Ms. Celeste Brlas
Mr. Kenneth Frankel
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamister
Mr. Carl Kleinholtz
Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Jennie LaGrotteria
J.L. Reichert 
Elyria NAACP
Ms. Brenda Davis
Ms. Colleen Rosado
Ms. Nell Fike
Chris Krasnobrucky
Smitty's Place
Foundry Kitchen & Bar

Elyria Named 19th Most Vibrant Arts Community in the United States!

The National Center for Arts Research has ranked the Cleveland - Elyria area the 19th Most Vibrant Arts community in the country based on their 2019 Arts Vibrancy Index. Congratulations to the Elyria Arts Council, Spark Theater, Stocker Center, Blank Slate, Pioneer Theater and all of the many other arts organziations in Elyria and Lorain County that have helped us reach this prestigious ranking.

Elyria Dillard's Sold to Randall Park Mall Redeveloper

Image courtesy of the Chronicle Telegram/Bruce Bishop

NEWS RELEASE

City of Elyria Mayor’s Office

August 1, 2019

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mayor Holly Brinda at (440) 326-1402

REVITALIZATION OF MIDWAY MALL CONTINUES WITH PURCHASE OF VACANT DILLARD'S PROPERTY

Continuing the recent trend of major developer investment in the City of Elyria, Industrial Commercial Properties LLC (“ICP”) announced its acquisition of the 18-acre Dillard’s site at Midway Mall.  Earlier this year ICP purchased the Sears building and Sears Auto Center located on 17 acres on the western edge of the property. These acquisitions represent a significant step forward in the revitalization of this major regional commercial corridor.

“We believe this location is uniquely positioned for redevelopment,” said Chris Semarjian, owner of ICP. “There are significant opportunities within regional retail hubs like Midway Mall, including visibility, excellent interstate access to both I-80 and I-90, additional developable land, and proximity to population.  These are important factors when marketing these locations to users.  Mayor Holly Brinda and her team have been extremely supportive of our redevelopment efforts and we look forward to continuing to collaborate with the City of Elyria and Lorain County on this project,” explained Mr. Semarjian.

ICP has extensive experience with adaptive reuse of both retail and industrial properties.  ICP acquired Randall Park Mall in 2014, which is now home to a 960,000-square-foot Amazon Fulfillment Center and several outparcels are being redeveloped as retail.  They also retrofitted the North Randall Sears building to create a fully occupied multi-tenant industrial facility.  ICP also converted the former Walmart in Bedford into an industrial facility and has subsequently leased the entire building to a single tenant.

“The Midway Mall area has been an important economic driver for the City and all of Lorain County since its construction in 1966. The City wants to see the Mall area continue to evolve to meet the needs of our residents and the larger community,” explained Mayor Brinda.  “We commissioned a re-development plan for Midway Mall in 2016, and we are gratified to see an experienced and successful Northeast Ohio developer willing to engage with us in the planning and re-development process,” said Mayor Brinda.  “As we work through the revitalization of this property, the City and the Elyria Community Improvement Corporation are prepared to work with ICP to maximize opportunities using proven financing and incentive tools that will ultimately result in productive reuse and revenue-producing properties.”

Mayor Brinda continued, “In late 2017 a $23 million highway reconfiguration that widened State Route 57 and removed the 49^th Street Bridge improved access to this property. As a result, a new hotel has been built, a Giant Eagle GetGo is under construction, and several regional businesses have relocated to the area.  Some of these companies include Johnny K’s Powersports in the former Macy’s, Designer Fashion Warehouse in the former Office Max, and Car Parts Warehouse in the former Walmart.”

The City’s redevelopment plan examined highest and best uses for the property and recommended right-sizing retail, and incorporating a different mix of retail, entertainment, office, hotel, and mixed-use residential housing.  “The City is encouraging regional businesses that cannot be duplicated in other mall areas and is also exploring additional uses in the West River commercial corridor, including new apartments, medical facilities, and companies specializing in distribution, logistics, and light industrial functions,” said Mayor Brinda.    

     

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Regional Business Attraction Strategy Working in Elyria Midway Area, Says Cleveland's Community Leader Magazine...

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The 2nd Annual Garford Arts Fest is Saturday, August 3rd, 2019!

The Garford Arts Fest is this weekend: Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 on Kerstetter Way!  Live music, art shows and exhibits, and a collection of artists, artisans, craftspeople, vendors and food trucks will line Kerstetter Way from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.  Access to the event will once again be free and open to the public.  More info is available at www.garfordartsfest.com! To remind you how great last year was - and how great this year is going to be - please enjoy this video from Garford Arts Fest 2018!

Kids Day at Elyria Farmers Market - Saturday, July 27, 2019!

This Saturday, July 27, 2019 is Kids Day at the Elyria Farmers Market!  In addition to the usual talented group of artists, artisans and vendors that fill the East Falls Riverwalk every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Farmers Market, this week Invest Elyria will be holding their annual Kids Day!  Bring your family down to take part in the fun!

• Carnival style games / Face-painting / Craft Booth 
• Free bag of educational and play items for each child under 12 yrs old
• Free hotdogs, chips, drink for each child under 12 yrs. old coming to the market
• Entertainment/exhibitions by: Mr. Dee's Karate, Snickers the Clown, Magician: Frederick the Great, Funology Lab experiments, The Elyria Public Library Bookmobile, OSU Extension of Lorain County-science activities,Constellation Schools: Elyria Community-information, Lorain County WIC- will give vouchers, Life Care's-Andy the Ambulance.
• The Elyria Auxiliary Police will also be there to visit with the kids.

Thanks to this year's Elyria Farmers Market Kid's Day Sponsor - Bendix Commercial Vehicles Division, & Invest Elyria wishes to extend thanks to this year's Elyria Farmers Market Sponsors: The City of Elyria, Carter Lumber, and Kleenwork Construction.

FROM MAYOR BRINDA: THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL & RESPONSIBLE INTERACTIONS

This past week has been a challenging journey for our community and I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their thoughtful and responsible interactions thus far and encourage patience as we await the results of the full investigation into the officer involved shooting. 

It is a tragedy whenever anyone loses their life, and certainly as your Mayor, a wife and a mother of four, my condolences go out to everyone impacted by this situation including the deceased, his friends and family members, and the law enforcement officers involved in the response and their families.  

How we all respond to this situation will define us as a community.  The City requested that the Lorain County Sheriff department take over the investigation, to insure a neutral third party law enforcement agency conduct a fair and impartial investigation of the events leading up to the officer involved shooting.  So as to not compromise the investigation, City of Elyria leadership is not sharing details as we await the official report from the Sheriff’s Department.  

And while we cannot share details about the investigation, as Mayor I did request that representative officers from the Elyria Police Department attend the community meeting at a south side church called by a mayoral candidate and attended by Elyria Councilman Marcus Madison in order to listen, hear concerns, and share general information about procedure.  The City chose to participate in that meeting, instead of calling a separate meeting for several reasons.

First, the community meeting was called within hours of the incident, as the facts were still flowing into city leadership. It was clear the meeting was going to move forward regardless of the timing, so we decided to respond with the community – instead of trying to create yet another forum.  We thought the community would be more receptive to a dialogue with officers if they participated at the meeting that was already organized and that any attempts by the City to organize a competing meeting would be viewed as “political” given that the meeting was being organized by a mayoral candidate.  

Second, the City was concerned about having enough police officers available at a second meeting called by the City on the same nights as the fireworks.  Safety always has to be our top priority.  Not only did we have four Elyria officers who had to be taken out of service as a result of their respective roles in the situation, the City was also receiving intelligence that there might be protests being organized from outside the County that night.  The City called in mutual aid from surrounding communities to help insure everyone’s safety for the fireworks.  

     

As we progress through this process, City leadership and law enforcement officers will continue to keep lines of communication open to our residents and community organizations.  As a proud community of caring people who prides itself on diversity as one of our greatest strengths, I know we can work through this and come out a stronger community.

Message from Mayor Brinda

The City of Elyria wants a fair and impartial investigation of the events that occurred last night in relation to the traffic stop and officer-involved shooting in Carlisle Township. We have asked the Lorain County Sheriff's Department to conduct the investigation, which is underway. While the investigation is being conducted, it is not appropriate for the City to comment. I will comment after the results are released. 

Mayor Holly Brinda

Thank you Fireworks and 2019 Community Reinvestment Sponsors!

We wish to extend a very sincere THANK YOU to all of our 2019 Elyria Summer Community Reinvestment Sponsors!  The generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations to support all the wonderful, family-friendly programming going on in Elyria this year has been overwhelming.  The Great American Picnic and Fireworks Show – Presented by Elyria VFW 1079, Reach and Rise Discovery Camps, downtown flower baskets, Safety Town, and Summer Concerts  have all been made possible by your kind and much-needed donations.  THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Please see the complete list below (and click for a full size version).  We are still getting more donations, so we will update this page as necessary.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE GREAT AMERICANPICNIC AND FIREWORKS SHOW – PRESENTED BY ELYRIA VFW POST 1079 – ON JULY 3 ATWEST PARK, PLEASE CLICK HERE…

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Elyria Fireworks - July 3, 2019 @ West Park!

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The 2019 City of Elyria Great American Picnic and Fireworks Show  - Presented by Elyria VFW Post 1079 - is coming Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at West Park -1200 Foster Avenue (rain date July 5)! Festivities kick off at 5:30pm with live music, food trucks, bounce houses, kids games, and, of course... FIREWORKS!

The actual fireworks will kick off when dusk arrives.  Click the image for more details, and thank you to all of our tremendously generous summer sponsors for making this and our other great summer activities possible again this year!

Thank you once again to all of our sponsors this year, including our Presenting Sponsor, the Elyria VFW Post 1079!  A complete list of sponsors will follow.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be following the weather very closely. Any weather-related updates will be posted here, on www.cityofelyria.org, and our Facebook page very early the day of the event.  We will be updating throughout the day. Please rely upon these sources only for updates.

City of Elyria Featured in Cleveland Magazine

There is a nice article in the June 2019 edition of Cleveland Magazine about the $400 million of public and private development happening in the City of Elyria.  You can view the article below!


 

VIDEO - Elyria Pride Day 2019

Please enjoy this video from Elyria Pride Day 2019! We had another great year of sprucing up downtown and throughout Elyria, and Church of the Open Door helped take on a few special projects to brighten some lives in Elyria.  If you wish to be part of the festivities next year, please call us at 440-326-1404.  Thank you to everyone who participated!

Elyria Memorial Day Parade Information - May 27, 2019!

Monday, May 27th 2019 is Memorial Day. We take this day to remember and honor those we have lost and celebrate their lives and the tremendous sacrifices made for our country. The parade procession will be in full force Monday morning, including wreath and flag ceremonies throughout the weekend (more info below). Bring your whole family downtown and help us show the world how patriotic the City of Elyria can be!  Also, returning this year due to the efforts of Invest Elyria, is the Annual Pancake Breakfast, which will start at 8:00am at St. Andrews Church.  More info is available here.

Don't forget to share you pictures with #ElyriaTheBeautiful and #ElyriaMemorialDay !

Parade Route:

• Begin at Court & Broad St.; 
• East on Broad to Washington Ave.
• North on Washington Ave. to Harrison St.
• East on Harrison St. to Glenwood St.
• The Parade will end at Harrison & Glenwood

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Courtesy of the Chronicle Telegram

Courtesy of the Chronicle Telegram

Pride Day and Shredding Day in Elyria - Saturday, May 18, 2019!

This Saturday, May 18, 2019 is  Pride Day AND Shredding Day in the City of Elyria!

Spring really is here, and volunteers from all over the county will turn out to help usher in the new season and beautify our blossoming community.  Many groups have already signed up to help with our annual Spring cleaning, from planting flowers and gardens to litter pickup and fire hydrant painting, but don't worry if you haven't already signed up.  Individuals and groups are welcome to join us in Ely Square, Downtown Elyria, on Saturday Morning, May 18th to support our community.  There is fulfilling, necessary work for everyone, suited to each individual's ability and skill set. Festivities kick off around 8:30am in the square.  Please call the City of Elyria Parks and Recreation Department to find out more at 440-326-1500.

ALSO on Saturday, May 18, 2019...

The first City-wide shredding day of 2019 will take place from 9:00am to Noon - AT A NEW LOCATION: The Washington Avenue Parking Lot, just north of Broad Street.  Map is below:

 

Residents of Elyria may bring up to five grocery-sized bags or boxes of personal documents to be shredded whiled they watch.  Please remember, these trucks are designed to shred paper and only paper should be included.  This is a Drive-Thru event and participants should remain in their car at all times. The City will have helpers on site to remove bags and boxes from your car.  This service is provided free to Elyria residents only.  Businesses are excluded. Please be prepared to show proof of residency if asked.

This is a great weekend to show your pride in our City, work with friends new and old to spruce up downtown or in your own neighborhoods.  We hope to see you there!

City of Elyria Shredding Day - May 18, 2019 - NEW LOCATION!

The first City-wide shredding day of 2019 will be May 18, 2019 from 9:00am to Noon - at a new location: The Washington Avenue Parking Lot, just north of Broad Street!  Map is below:

 

Residents of Elyria may bring up to five grocery-sized bags or boxes of personal documents to be shredded whiled they watch.  Please remember, these trucks are designed to shred paper and only paper should be included.  This is a Drive-Thru event and participants should remain in their car at all times. The City will have helpers on site to remove bags and boxes from your car.  This service is provided free to Elyria residents only.  Businesses are excluded. Please be prepared to show proof of residency if asked.

If you have questions, please contact the Department of Safety Service at 440-326-1404.

Elyria Public Utilities Introduces New Customer-Friendly Hours

The Elyria Public Utilities Office is beginning a pilot starting today, March 4, 2019 and running through May.  They will be implementing new, customer-friendly hours that include being open late on Mondays and early on Fridays.  At the end of May we will assess and adjust as necessary.  Online service is not affected by these changes.  As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact the Elyria Public Utilities Department at 440-326-1570.

VIDEO: State of the City of Elyria 2019

 

Elyria Mayor Holly Brinda presented her 2019 State of the City of Elyria on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.  A copy of the slide presentation can be viewed by clicking here. 

Elyria Featured in Cleveland Magazine

The City of Elyria is making headlines again, this time featured in the Community Leaders edition of Cleveland Magazine.  The article below goes in depth with representatives from several prominent companies and discusses how the manufacturing community is working with the City of Elyria to keep industry thriving.  Click below to read the full article!

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The full article can also be read on the Cleveland Magazine website by clicking here.

Gulf Road is Now Open!

Gulf Road is now open!  

UPDATE: Elyria Garbage Pickup Delays - Jan. 30, 2019

UPDATE JANUARY 30, 2019: The Landfill maintained by Republic Services will be closed Wednesday, January 30, and Thursday, January 31st, due to extreme cold.  This means that garbage pickup will be DELAYED TWO DAYS THE REMAINDER OF THIS WEEK (JAN. 30 - FEB 2), and DELAYED ONE DAY ALL OF NEXT WEEK (FEB.4 - FEB 9).

Schedule for the next two weeks is as follows:

• If your normal pickup is Wednesday, Jan. 30, your garbage will be picked up Friday, 1 and Thursday Feb. 7
• If your normal pickup is Thursday, Jan. 31, your garbage will be picked up Saturday, Feb. 2 and Friday Feb. 8
• If your normal pickup is Friday, Feb 1, your garbage will be picked up Monday, Feb. 4 and Saturday Feb. 9
• If your normal pickup is Monday, February 4, your garbage pickup will be Tuesday, February 5
• If your normal pickup is Tuesday, February 5, your garbage pickup will be Wednesday, February 6

THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11-16 WILL RETURN ALL PICKUPS TO THEIR REGULAR DAY...until the following week when we will experience a one-day delay due to observance of the Presidents Day holiday.

We understand this is irregular, and if you have any questions or concerns, please call the department of Sanitation at 440-322-3895.

City of Elyria Sanitation Delay - January 30 - February 2, 2019

Due to extreme temperatures, there will be a ONE DAY DELAY in garbage pickup in the City of Elyria from Wednesday, January 30 - February 2, 2019.  Please call the Department of Sanitation at 440-322-3895 with any questions.

UPDATE; ELYRIA TO OFFER WARMING SHELTERS: January 29 – February 1

UPDATE: DUE TO A SCHEDULING CHANGE,  ST. MARY HALL IS NOW ABLE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR THE WARMING SHELTER FROM TUESDAY, JAN. 29TH @ 8:00PM THROUGH FRIDAY, FEB. 1ST @ NOON.  EAST REC CENTER WILL NO LONGER BE USED AS A SHELTER AND ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO ST. MARY HALL ONLY FOR THE DURATION.

Due to the life-threatening frigid weather conditions expected next week, Warming Shelters and transportation will be offered to Elyrians beginning Tuesday evening January 29 and ending Friday February 1 at Noon.  The Elyria Warming Shelters are a combined effort of St. Mary Catholic Church, The City of Elyria, First Student, Elyria City Schools, The American Red Cross, and various food establishments. 

To help Elyrians in need of access to the Warming Shelters, the City of Elyria, First Student and Elyria City Schools will offer a bus loop pickup at seven locations throughout the city.  The loop will begin at 7:00pm on Tuesday and will run 10:00am and 7:00pm Wednesday and Thursday and 10:00 am on Friday.  The pick-up locations include at the corners of the following:  15^th and Middle Avenue, Cleveland Street and White Oak Drive, Abbe Road and Hilliard, Lake Avenue and Bell Avenue, Lake Avenue and Lowell Street,  and West Ridge and Turner.

The Warming Stations will have cots, blankets, warm beverages and food.  Residents may bring non-aggressive pets that are in cages or leashed and must personally attend to them.  Volunteers from St. Mary Catholic Church and the Mayor’s Office on Volunteer Engagement will be supporting the shelter.  Elyria Safety Forces will also be providing wellness checks and transportation as needed.   For further information call the Elyria Mayor’s Office at 440-326-1402.   

   

St. Mary Warming Shelter

St. Mary Hall

320 Middle Avenue

Elyria, Ohio

Open: Tuesday Evening, January 29 at 8:00pm

Closes:  Friday morning, February 1 at Noon

Dates and times could be extended depending on the weather

ELYRIA TO OFFER WARMING SHELTERS: January 29 – February 1

Due to the life-threatening frigid weather conditions expected next week, Warming Shelters and transportation will be offered to Elyrians beginning Tuesday evening January 29 and ending Friday February 1 at Noon.  The Elyria Warming Shelters are a combined effort of St. Mary Catholic Church, The City of Elyria, First Student, Elyria City Schools, The American Red Cross, and various food establishments. 

To help Elyrians in need of access to the Warming Shelters, the City of Elyria, First Student and Elyria City Schools will offer a bus loop pickup at seven locations throughout the city.  The loop will begin at 7:00pm on Tuesday and will run 10:00am and 7:00pm Wednesday and Thursday and 10:00 am on Friday.  The pick-up locations include at the corners of the following:  15^th and Middle Avenue, Cleveland Street and White Oak Drive, Abbe Road and Hilliard, Lake Avenue and Bell Avenue, Lake Avenue and Lowell Street, West Ridge and Turner, and East Park Recreation Center on Prospect Street.

The Warming Stations will have cots, blankets, warm beverages and food.  Residents may bring non-aggressive pets that are in cages or leashed and must personally attend to them.  Volunteers from St. Mary Catholic Church and the Mayor’s Office on Volunteer Engagement will be supporting the sites.  Elyria Safety Forces will also be providing wellness checks and transportation as needed.   For further information call the Elyria Mayor’s Office at 440-326-1402.   

   

St. Mary Warming Shelter

St. Mary Hall

320 Middle Avenue

Elyria, Ohio

Open: Tuesday Evening, January 29 at 8:00pm

Closes: Thursday morning, February 31 at 9:00am  

East Park Recreation Center Warming Shelter

1101 Prospect Street

Elyria, Ohio

Open:  Thursday morning, January 31 at 9:00am

Closes:  Friday morning, February 1 at Noon

Dates and times could be extended depending on the weather

Inclement Weather Notice from Ohio Edison

In preparation for potential bad weather, Ohio Edison has provided the following information in the unlikely event that weather results in a loss of power:

FirstEnergy meteorologists are closely monitoring the developing weather conditions. The attached new release details how Ohio Edison is preparing to activate its storm response and Incident Command System plans.   In the event outages occur due to severe weather, customers without power are encouraged to report their outage by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), clicking the “Report Outage” link on www.firstenergycorp.com, or by texting out to 544487.     Customers should immediately report downed wires to 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) or call their local police department.  Ohio Edison reminds customers to stay away from downed wires, even if they believe they are no longer carrying electricity.  Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled with trees or other debris.  Motorists are cautioned to treat intersections with inoperable traffic signals as four-way stops.   Ohio Edison customers can subscribe to email and text message alert notifications to receive weather updates in advance of major storms and updates on scheduled or extended power outages.  Visit www.firstenergycorp.com/connect to enroll.  Follow Ohio Edison on Twitter @OhioEdison, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OhioEdison/ or online at www.ohioedison.com.

Elyria: Snow Ban in Effect - January 18 - 21, 2019

Thursday, January 17^th  2019

For Immediate Release:

The City of Elyria is issuing a s Snow Parking Ban beginning on Friday January 18^th, 2019 at Noon thru Monday January 21^st, 2019 at Noon.

Residents are reminded to obey all current on-street parking pursuant to Elyria Ordinance 351-18 “Snow Emergency” that lists streets prohibiting parking of those designated streets; these streets are signed with “ no parking” when snow exceeds 4” (four) inches or more. See list below.

Residents throughout the City, that are not in designated snow ban areas , are encouraged to remove vehicles from on street parking for the duration of the ban. The City will make available the Washington Avenue public parking lot for those who need a place to park a vehicle.

The parking ban on the designated streets will be enforced by the Elyria Police Department.

Motorists are reminded to use extra caution during this weather event and are encouraged to restrict any unnecessary travel when possible.

The City of Elyria will utilize all of its resources to keep the main roads, bridges, hills and curves cleared during the event and will  start secondary and side streets once the weather passes.

For further information please contact the Safety Service Director’s office at 440-326-1404.

These streets are signed with “ no parking” when snow exceeds 4” (four) inches or more:

·         2nd St. between East Ave. and West Ave. 

• ·         East Ave. & Broad St. 
• ·         East Ave. between 4th and 16th St. - Northbound lane, east side of roadway 
• ·         East River St. between Eastern Heights Blvd. and Lincoln St.
• ·         Garford Ave. between Colgate and Eastern Heights Blvd.
• ·         Kerstetter Way between Broad and West Ave. 
• ·         Middle Ave. between 3rd and 16th St. 
• ·         Oakdale Circle between Defiance Ave. and South Abbe Rd. 
• ·         Ohio St. between Washington Ave. and Gulf Rd. 
• ·         Park Ave. between Michigan Ave. and Oxford Ave. 
• ·         Ridge St. between East River St. and E. Bridge St.
• ·         University Avenue between E. River St. and South Abbe Rd. 
• ·         Washington Ave. between Broad and Ohio St. 
• ·         West Ave. between 4th St. and Oberlin Rd.
• ·         Whitman Blvd. between N. Abbe Rd. and Gulf Rd.
• ·         Winckles St. between Taylor and Clark St. 

Elyria Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - January 21, 2019

Monday, January 21st,  2019 marks the 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in the City of Elyria.  There are many great events planned, but the main event will be on Monday, starting with a commemorative walk:

Monday, January 21, 2019—MAIN EVENTS:

Commemorative Walk from Ely Square to Elyria High School - 10:30 a.m.   33rd Annual Elyria Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community-Wide Celebration entitled “The Rhythm of the Dream in a New Generation” at 11:00 a.m. – Elyria High School Performing Arts Center, 600 West Avenue, Elyria.   Main program to feature Elyria High School Orchestra, band and choir performing a full orchestra piece with narration set to Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The EHS Orchestra is under the direction of Dr. David Pope, the EHS Band is under direction of Aaron Putka and the EHS Choir is under the direction of Kalee Bondzio.  Come celebrate Dr. King’s 90th Birthday.  The King Holiday Community Education & Information Fair is 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. EHS Performing Arts Center Lobby.

You can read about all of the events that day and beyond by clicking here.