Another week, another record at the pumps…across the nation and here in northern Ohio…
Today’s local, going rate…4-49 a gallon after yesterday’s price spike…
Another opioid overdose spike alert from Lorain County Public Health…the third in three weeks…compared to 5 over the previous 12 months.
Lorain County Public Health says, street drugs may contain deadly amounts of fentanyl.
A bridge closure to report…
Route 6, at the bridge over the Vermilion River, is closing tonight from 7 pm to 5 am tomorrow morning for bridge repairs.
A detour route has been set up.
A major business groundbreaking took place Monday on Route 250 in Erie County…as Lake Erie Arms officially broke ground on their new indoor shooting and training complex.
If all goes as planned, the 90-thousand-square-foot facility should open by spring/summer of 2023.
An event to honor local military members and their families is planned for this Friday in Norwalk.
The ‘Hometown Hero Dedication — Community Celebration’ is set for Friday at 6 pm at Suhr Park.
There will be a dedication ceremony; along with live music and food trucks.
The Norwalk ‘Hometown Hero’ banners featuring past and present military members are being installed this week in the uptown area, and should be all finished by the time of the event.
Another chapter in the ongoing legal battle between Oberlin College and Gibson’s Bakery…in what began as a shoplifting incident and escalated to allegations of racism, then protests against the bakery.
Oberlin College is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to overturn lower court rulings against the college…and reverse a 25-million-dollar jury award to the bakery.
The 18th annual Wightman-Wieber Community Celebration and Kids-Fest will take place this Saturday in Sandusky.
Running from noon to 4 pm at the Sandusky Bay Pavilion…the event will include a Safety Fair featuring over 50 area health and safety agencies and children’s rides and attractions.
Admission is one canned food or non-perishable food item to benefit Care and Share of Erie County.
SPORTS
-The Cleveland Guardians host the Cincinnati Reds tonight at 6:10 pm. The Guards were off yesterday.
From the National Weather Service…
Today
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly in the afternoon.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.