Grafton News

City Council has reached an impasse in the reconstruction of 1,200 feet of North Carpenter Road.

Some students around the country this year planned for their proms in an unusual way -- they made their own duct tape dresses.

Township officials Thursday closed the bridge over the dam at Brentwood Lake Village to traffic after safety officials said the dam could fail.

The reputed leader of an interstate theft ring that stole items ordered by its customers pleaded guilty in Mercer County to consolidated counts of burglary and theft.

A group of seven heavy metal bands won't be invited back to Wellington Village Hall gymnasium following a rowdy incident on May 29, said Wellington Police Chief Steve Rollins.

Saturday, May 2 6:59 p.m. a ' Interstate 480. Michael L. Pietch, 27, of Norwalk charged with speeding, driving under suspension, and possession of narcotics equipment.

Friday, May 15 4:30 p.m. a ' 80 block Church St., theft of a lawn mower. Saturday, May 16 3:55 a.m. a ' South Center Street, juvenile walking on railroad tracks.

It's odd enough that a Bedford father would actually call police after arguing with his son about cleaning his room.

Duane Hamilton's Mother's Day gift to his wife and six children came in five gallon buckets.

The drill is the same most days for letter carriers: Walk or drive the route and fill mailboxes with bills, magazines and other items.

Lorain County Speedway: White takes modified 30-lapper

Archive for May 10th, 2009 A dazzling display: LeBron James scores 47 points, carries Cavaliers to 3-0 series lead over Hawks ATLANTA a ' The Cleveland Cavaliers were actually being challenged.

The man was taken to the Belmont County Jail. ST. CLAIRSVILLE -- A Grafton, Ohio man is behind bars in the Belmont County Jail after police say he arrived at a local college nearly naked and then assaulted an officer.

A Grafton, Ohio, man was arrested Thursday after visiting Ohio University Eastern while wearing only pajama bottoms.

Archive for May 7th, 2009 Elyria parks department again faces ax ELYRIA - The city's Parks and Recreation Department, which suffered major cuts earlier this year due to an ongoing financial crisis, will have to absorb even more cuts, Mayor Bill Grace said Wednesday.

This Amtrak train is similar to what would carry passengers along a proposed corridor linking Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati.

A Sunday liquor sales change is being sought for the Giant Eagle at 320 Market St.

Archive for May 1st, 2009 Grafton and LaGrange notebook: May 1, 2009 Middie Mania's main man He sings, he dances and he even breaks concrete? Yes, Midview High School senior Mike Van Kerkhove has been named the 2009 Middie Mania Talent Show winner.

He sings, he dances and he even breaks concrete? Yes, Midview High School senior Mike Van Kerkhove has been named the 2009 Middie Mania Talent Show winner.

Backed into a corner by a budget crunch and severe overcrowding, Ohio prisons chief Terry J. Collins said yesterday that he is looking at taking over one of the state's two legally mandated private prisons.