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A new candidate for Norwalk Mayor in 2027…

Republican Joe Lindenberger has announced his candidacy for mayor of The Maple City.

He spent 34 years working in the Norwalk Parks and Rec Department as well as being a Norwalk City Councilman. 

Lindenberger has lived and worked in the Norwalk area his entire life.

A Norwalk woman faces a felony theft charge.

The Norwalk Reflector says that 43-year-old Amber Torres allegedly stole jewelry to pawn at a Norwalk shop.

Torres is charged with one count of theft from a person in a protected class.

Torres allegedly stole one ring and three bracelets at a total retail value of more than $2,500.

A federal lawsuit involving a former city firefighter in Port Clinton and an EMT regarding sexual harassment has been settled.

The Sandusky Register reports that Rebekah Huskey-Archacki, a former Port Clinton firefighter and emergency medical technician, was suing the city and former fire chief, Kent Johnson.

The government in Port Clinton has agreed to pay $1.7 million to Huskey-Archacki to settle the lawsuit.

If you enjoy apples, this is your weekend.

The ten year anniversary of the Apple Peak Festival at Quarry Hill Orchards in Berlin Heights takes place on Saturday from 10 to 4. 

Also, the Oak Harbor Apple Festival runs throughout the day Saturday and Sunday.

Two recent events in Lorain County aimed at keeping the county beautiful and reducing waste.

The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District hosted both of the events, which included a tire recycling event and a tree distribution.

Around 120 trees were made available during the giveaway.

SPORTS

-The Cleveland Guardians have forced a Game 5 in the ALDS with the White Sox, by defeating Chicago last night, 9-5.  The series shifts back to Cleveland on Saturday night for a winner-take-all game at 8:00 pm on 95.3 WLKR. 

From the National Weather Service…

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 72.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 54.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday

Showers, mainly before 2:00 pm.

High near 68. 

A new candidate for Norwalk Mayor in 2027…

Republican Joe Lindenberger has announced his candidacy for mayor of The Maple City.

He spent 34 years working in the Norwalk Parks and Rec Department as well as being a Norwalk City Councilman.

Lindenberger has lived and worked in the Norwalk area his entire life.

A Norwalk woman faces a felony theft charge.

The Norwalk Reflector says that 43-year-old Amber Torres allegedly stole jewelry to pawn at a Norwalk shop.

Torres is charged with one count of theft from a person in a protected class.

Torres allegedly stole one ring and three bracelets at a total retail value of more than $2,500.

A federal lawsuit involving a former city firefighter in Port Clinton and an EMT regarding sexual harassment has been settled.

The Sandusky Register reports that Rebekah Huskey-Archacki, a former Port Clinton firefighter and emergency medical technician, was suing the city and former fire chief, Kent Johnson.

The government in Port Clinton has agreed to pay $1.7 million to Huskey-Archacki to settle the lawsuit.

If you enjoy apples, this is your weekend.

The ten year anniversary of the Apple Peak Festival at Quarry Hill Orchards in Berlin Heights takes place on Saturday from 10 to 4.

Also, the Oak Harbor Apple Festival runs throughout the day Saturday and Sunday.

Two recent events in Lorain County aimed at keeping the county beautiful and reducing waste.

The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District hosted both of the events, which included a tire recycling event and a tree distribution.

Around 120 trees were made available during the giveaway.

SPORTS

-The Cleveland Guardians have forced a Game 5 in the ALDS with the White Sox, by defeating Chicago last night, 9-5.  The series shifts back to Cleveland on Saturday night for a winner-take-all game at 8:00 pm on 95.3 WLKR.

From the National Weather Service…

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 72.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 54.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday

Showers, mainly before 2:00 pm.

High near 68.

The former owner of the Adventure Play indoor recreation center in Perkins Township has been indicted on multiple sex crime charges.

The Sandusky Register reports that 42-year-old Robert Stein of Sandusky faces an 11-count indictment including four counts of rape, six counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and one count of gross sexual imposition.

Stein was originally accused of exchanging explicit images and videos on a social media app and was arrested in February.

He was then arrested again in April after another alleged victim shared their story to authorities.

A state appeals court has upheld the convictions of a Huron County man after determining that a DNA testimony dispute did not affect his trial’s outcome.

The Norwalk Reflector says that 38-year-old Keith Bores faces over 50 years in prison after being convicted last month on charges of rape, sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and endangering children.

The Huron County Growth Partnership held their annual awards last night at The Village Barn in Monroeville.

Honorees included Don Graham, of Donald M. Graham and Associates, with the Pushing the Envelope award based on his contributions to economic development in the area, Extol of Ohio Inc was given the Business Achievement Award and The Coffee House in Plymouth received the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, which is co-owned by Bruce Tanner and Katie Snook.

Over 200 attended the evening’s festivities, which highlighted the organization’s mission of “empowering businesses to thrive, communities to grow, and opportunities to prosper.

Police shot and injured a man involved in a one-hour standoff with authorities in Elyria early Wednesday.

The 46-year-old man is hospitalized and under police guard after the incident at Bridge Pointe Commons apartment complex.

Police say the man was armed, with police shooting and wounding him.

No police or residents were injured.

The Lorain Police Department is handling the investigation.

SPORTS

-The Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 9-3 last night in Game 3 of the ALDS.  Game 4 is set for tonight at 8:00 pm in Chicago on 95.3 WLKR.  The White Sox lead the best-of-5 game series 2-1.

From the National Weather Service…

Today

Sunny, with a high near 71.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

A fire destroyed a trailer in Margaretta Township on Tuesday evening.

The Sandusky Register reports that the blaze occurred at Edgewater Estates on Wahl Road.

No one was hurt, but a dog passed away in the fire.

The cause of the fire has not been made known.

An 84-year-old man was seriously hurt in a crash Tuesday morning in Berlin Township.

The Norwalk Reflector says that the elderly man from Norwalk allegedly failed to yield for a stop sign and drove into the path of another vehicle.

The crash took place at the intersection of Route 61 and Darrow roads.

The driver of the other vehicle, a 52-year-old Monroeville man, suffered minor injuries.

A Bellevue man has been sentenced to prison time in a sex crimes case.

The Sandusky Register reports that 50-year-old William Clapp Junior will serve three years behind bars.

Clapp was found guilty of the two felony sex charges of sexual battery and gross sexual imposition during a two-day trial in August.

Over $100,000 is going to the Lorain Police Department for traffic safety.

Two grants have been accepted from the Ohio Department of Public Safety totaling more than $110,000 that will bolster traffic safety patrolling measures.

The grants are from the Dedicated Traffic Enforcement Grant program and the Impaired Driving Enforcement Program.

SPORTS

-Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox – Game 3 of ALDS – Today at 3:35/4:00 pm on 95.3 WLKR – White Sox lead series 2-0

From the National Weather Service…

Today

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Thursday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70.

A candidate’s forum is set for later today in Sandusky.

It all begins at 5:00 pm at Work Space Sandusky and is being put on by the Greater Sandusky Partnership.

Candidates from Ohio House of Representatives District 89, Erie County Auditor and Erie County Commissioners will answer questions from a moderator.

The event is free and open to the public, with space limited to 50 attendees.

The forums will be recorded to be viewed afterward on the Greater Sandusky Partnership YouTube channel.

Goals are in place for the historic fire station in Norwalk to have a new purpose…

The Norwalk Reflector says that The Station 1912 Project would transition the old firehouse on Whittlesey Avenue to the new home of Norwalk City Council and its chambers.

Final plans and an engineering estimate have been completed, with the project to come before council this evening.

Get set for Senior Day 2026…

According to the Sandusky Register, the free event is planned for this Thursday at Cedar Point Sports Center from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.

It’s described as a free event where seniors, caregivers and families can explore local resources as well as check out vendor tables and a presentation on local history.

Elyria Fire Chief Joe Vargo said that as state and insurance investigators complete their evidence collection from a partially-completed hotel that fell victim to a large fire in August, the investigation into the blaze may take months to complete.

Officials are trying to determine whether the fire at the under-construction Hilton hotel on Travelers Lane was criminal or not.

A Town Hall regarding school funding in Ohio has been set for tonight.

“Community Town Hall: The Cost of Shortchanging Lorain County Schools,” will be from 6 to 8 pm in the board room at the Elyria Schools Administration Center.

Organizers say the Town Hall will allow families and residents to learn, ask questions, and express their thoughts about school funding in Lorain County and Ohio.

SPORTS

-The Cleveland Guardians lost 4-3 last night to the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS.  The White Sox lead the best-of-5 series 2-0.

From the National Weather Service…

Today

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

A Vermilion man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sandusky County over the weekend.

The State Highway Patrol says that 18-year-old Gavin McGlaughlin was driving on Route 19 near County Road 127 in Rice Township where he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the right side of the road, striking a ditch and overturning.

The Huron County Health Partners have announced the release of the 2026–2028 Huron County Community Health Improvement Plan.

It provides a framework for addressing key health needs identified throughout Huron County and outlines strategies and collaborative efforts to improve the health and well-being of residents over the next three years.

Using findings from the County Health Assessment and supporting assessments, the health department’s Steering Committee identified three priority areas for the 2026–2028 Improvement Plan being mental health, population health and social determinants of health.

An Ottawa County man accused of stealing money from an elderly person has pleaded guilty to multiple charges.

According to the Sandusky Register, 62-year-old Robert Sas of Lakeside-Marblehead pleaded guilty to six counts of forgery.

Sas reportedly stole $89,000 from the elderly person by writing six checks from them payable to himself.

A lawsuit has been filed by the family of an alleged sexual assault victim involving a former teacher at Monroeville Schools.

The Norwalk Reflector reports that former teacher Holly Bauer is named as a defendant along with the school’s board of education, superintendent Kristin Kaple-Jones and former middle and high school principal James Kaczor.

Bauer was originally indicted for the alleged sex abuse of a student before the case was eventually dropped.

It looks like a warmer winter ahead, at least according to the wooly bear at Vermilion’s annual one-day festival on Sunday.

Folklore says that the larger the brown mid-section of the wooly bear, the more mild the winter.

Thousands attended the Vermilion festival on Sunday, the 54^th edition.

SPORTS

-The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox later today in Game Two of the ALDS at Progressive Field.  First pitch set for around 5:00 pm on 95.3 WLKR.  The Guards trail the best-of-5 series, 1-0.

From the National Weather Service…

Today

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 68.