š± Lorain police seek tips after deadly shooting near West 15th Street
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In today's newsletter:
- Lorain police seek tips after deadly shooting near West 15th Street
- What Lorainās St. Joseph Hospital demolition means for the neighborhoodās future
- Fleetwood Mac fans: whoās bringing āRumoursā to Black River Landing?
Also on today's calendar: United We Dance and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Lorain police investigating homicide (morningjournal.com) ā Lorain police are investigating a deadly shooting near West 15th Street and Reid Avenue that left a 20-year-old man dead and another man wounded early Sept. 5. Detectives believe the gunfire followed a street gathering and consider it an isolated incident, and theyāre asking anyone with information to contact the Lorain Police Department Detective Bureau. 
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2. Lorain takes legislative step toward final demolition of St. Joseph Hospital site (chroniclet.com) ā Lorain City Council has fast-tracked final demolition of the long-vacant St. Joseph Hospital site at West 21st and Broadway, approving a contract worth up to about $4.15 million using grant funds. With the Lorain County Land Bank now holding the deed, officials say cleanup is underway and hope the cleared property can finally be prepared for future development. Ā Ā Ā
3. Fleetwood Mac tribute Seven Wonders set to rock Rockin' on the River (morningjournal.com) ā Lorain music fans can catch Fleetwood Mac tribute band Seven Wonders at Rockinā on the River at Black River Landing on Sept. 11, with tickets just $10. The Rochester-based group promises faithful renditions of classics from āRumoursā and beyond, sharing why Fleetwood Macās music still connects across generations while keeping the show live, energetic, and costume-filled. Ā Ā Ā
4. Parties close, Donte Parker II murder trial goes before the jury (chroniclet.com) ā Jurors are now deliberating in the highāprofile murder trial over a 2024 shooting on West 14th Street in Lorain, with prosecutors arguing it was a robbery and the defense blaming another man. Testimony has focused heavily on Lorain police work, cellphone data placing a phone in Lorain, and witnesses who say Parker confessed after being picked up in the city. Ā Ā Ā
5. Ohio moves safety corridor from I-90 to I-480 after crash declines (cleveland.com) ā Ohio has shifted its speed and seatābelt safety corridor to Iā480 between the Lorain County line and Ohio 176 after crashes dropped on a similar Iā90 zone. With extra troopers and warning signs already bringing hundreds of speeding tickets, Loraināarea drivers using Iā480 can expect steppedāup enforcement aimed at cutting serious wrecks. Ā Ā Ā
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Mix and Mingle - September 2026 ā
Brass & Bronze, 639 Broadway, Lorain
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Wednesday September 9
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Boys Junior High Football at Firelands Falcons
Clearview Local Firelands Middle School
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United We Dance ā
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The Rock Catholic Radio Mass of the Month ā
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 418 West 15th Street, Lorain
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Rockin on the River: The Seven Wonders, Fleetwood Mac Tribute with Evil Ways Band ā
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Rockin' on the River: Fleetwood Mac Tribute ā
Black River Landing, 421 Black River Lane, Lorain
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Rockinā on the River: Seven Wonders (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) ā
421 Black River Ln, Lorain
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2nd Annual Ohio Fall Classic Car & Bike Show ā
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ADULT TOY BINGO : SEPTEMBER 12TH ā
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Second Saturdays ā
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Community Art Making ā
Broadway Avenue, Lorain
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Mix and Mingle - September 2026 ā
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Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello.
I'm looking for a reputable mechanic in or near Lorain. Thank you and hope you are all having a good day. (Nextdoor South Side Oakwood Park) - i have a bag of clothes size S , makeup unused and some used but not directly on my face , like on brushes and things , i have an ebook that i thrift that doesnt work that i placed in there , some earphones and charger , a coat , and some more
things if anyone would like you can pick it up , itās free (Nextdoor Liberty)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Lorain. Apply here.
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in LORAIN, OH S22311 in Lorain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorain here.
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