Elyria, Ohio - Earlier this morning City of Elyria officials learned of the death of five individuals, all family members, in their home. The...
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Free Fresh Produce & Free 100% Cotton Masks Distribution, Census & Blood Drive Happening at Elyria City Hall on Thursday, July 30
ELYRIA, OH - Thursday, July 30 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Elyria City Hall Parking Lot, We Care Elyria will be distributing fresh produce boxes...
Elyria Businesses Receive COVID Grant Boosts
ELYRIA, OHIO - Four Elyria businesses were the latest to receive grants from the “Lorain County COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Program.”...
Mayor Whitfield Selected for Prestigious U.S. Cities Recovery Leadership Program
Mayor Whitfield Selected for Prestigious U.S. Cities Recovery Leadership Program ELYRIA, OH - Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield is one of a competitively...
Explore Elyria By Bicycle With Mayor Frank Whitfield
ELYRIA, OH - The City of Elyria will be hosting bicycling events beginning next week as a new way to explore the City while promoting health,...
More Than 100 Bikes Donated For Elyria Residents
ELYRIA, OH - More than 100 bicycles were donated to the City of Elyria through a community-wide “Bike Drive” event in partnership with the Elyria...
Love Elyria Partners with We Care Collaborative to Provide Restaurant Meals to Seniors and Disabled Elyrians in Need
ELYRIA, OH - Love Elyria—also known as Elyrians Helping Elyrians, is partnering with We Care Elyria to deliver restaurant meals to senior and/or...
Mayor Whitfield: Parks and Recreation Will Return, but Look Differently
ELYRIA, OH - Last week, the Whitfield Administration released the first phase of operational adjustments in preparation for the anticipated income...
We Care Collaborative Seeks Donations & Volunteers for Senior Services During COVID-19 Crisis
ELYRIA, OH - Various local churches, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits are joining forces in partnership with the City of Elyria to address...
COVID-19 Public Memo: Elyria City Hall Temporarily Suspends Walk-Ins
In an increased effort to protect our residents, staff, and the general public who engage with us daily, we are modifying City services to be...
An Update on Parks & Recreation Programming
We are continuing to meet internally with department heads and our community partners to develop strategies to properly address the coronavirus....
Downtown Elyria Redevelopment Task Force Begins
ELYRIA, OH – Mayor Frank Whitfield has called for an emergency of the newly developed “Downtown Elyria Redevelopment Task Force” to address needs of...
City of Elyria Downtown Efforts Start with Building Needs
ELYRIA, OH – The City of Elyria is working with downtown building owners to identify structural issues and develop plans to ensure the safety of...
Mayor Whitfield Talks New Opportunities with Bendix
ELYRIA, OH – Mayor Whitfield and his administration met with Bendix Executives today to introduce the City’s new leadership team and to make their...
City of Elyria Encourages Residents & Businesses to Get Involved in #BendixWeek
MAYOR MAKES IT CLEAR: WE WANT BENDIX ELYRIA, OH – Mayor Frank Whitfield and the Elyria City Council announced an unprecedented joint proclamation...