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Community Events
Access calendars to view upcoming events.
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Community News
Read current news and announcements.
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Local Libraries
A list of libraries located throughout Lorain County.
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Lorain County 4-H Programs
The 4-H program is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills as they work in partnership with caring adults. What does that mean? In 4-H, we are committed to helping young people develop skills that will help them succeed. We want to empower all youth to reach their full potential.
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Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Murray Ridge Center
For more than 50 years, the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities, more commonly known as Murray Ridge Center, has been providing lifelong services for Lorain County citizens with developmental disabilities. Accredited by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Murray Ridge Center is committed to excellence.
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Lorain County Board of Elections
Visit Lorain County Board of Elections for Voter Resources. Register/Update your registration, polling place lookup, and absentee ballot status.
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Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
Linking Lorain County's Business Community Together Since 1988. Connect. Promote. Grow. Partner. Your Lorain County Chamber.
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Lorain County Church's /Religious Organizations
A list of Religious Organizations and Places of Worship in Lorain County
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Lorain County Community Alliance
The Lorain County Community Alliance is a council of governments, formed under the Ohio Revised Code and made up of political jurisdictions and organizations working together for the benefit of the citizens of Lorain County and the entire region.
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Lorain County Community College
Visit Lorain County Community College for registration for the opportunity for students to complete a Bachelor’s degree, Associate degrees, Short-term certificates, and/or Workforce training.
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Lorain County Fair
Begun in 1846 and located in Wellington, Ohio, the Lorain County Fair is Ohio’s second largest county fair. The goal of the Fair has always been to educate people about animals and to hold a family-oriented event representing high standards set over many years.
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Lorain County Joint Vocational School
Founded in 1971, the Lorain County JVS offers accredited career-technical education for high school students in grades 9-12 and adult learners. Through our programs, our students gain the skills, knowledge, and training needed to be a success in their careers. Located on a 100-acre campus in Oberlin, Ohio, LCJVS is one of the largest career tech schools in the state.
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Lorain County Metro Parks
The Lorain County Metropolitan Park District was created in 1957 by the Lorain County Probate Court, under the authority of Ohio's innovative, time-proven Park District Law of 1917. Beginning with the donation of Mill Hollow in 1958 by Dorothy Bacon DeMuth, and the gifts of the Burrell Family, Otto Schoepfle, John Caley, the City of Lorain, Buddy Miller, Eric Nord and others, the park district has steadily grown to over 9,000 acres. The Park District is supported by a 1.6-mill levy property tax, earned income and a variety of sponsors and gifts. Capital improvements are financed by maintaining operating costs below annual revenues and utilizing grants, donations, and trusts.
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Lorain County Non-Profit Organizations
Click to visit a list of Lorain County's Philanthropic Organizations making a difference in our community.
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Lorain County Public Health Department
Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) is a local public health district that serves Lorain County, Ohio. We are governed by our own board, who are appointed by local mayors, city managers, and township trustees. Our funding sources include grants, fees, and a local levy that make up about a quarter of our budget. We are responsible for all cities and townships in Lorain County except the City of Vermilion, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Erie County Health Department.
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Lorain County Township Association
The original name of the organization was Lorain County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks. On December 15, 2005 its present name was adopted unanimously. Archie McDowell, Henrietta Township, represented the LCCAT&C at the organization of the Ohio Township Association in June of 1928.
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Lorain County Veterans Service Commission
Lorain County Veterans Service Commission (LCVSC) is dedicated to delivering the finest quality of help and service to our veterans, their dependents, and their survivors.
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Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services Board of Lorain County/MHARSLC
The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County brings together the expertise, resources, and proud histories of the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Lorain County (ADAS) founded in 1989 and the Lorain County Board of Mental Health (LCBMH) founded in 1967. The MHARS Board was established in July of 2019.
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Nuisance Animal Control
Lorain County provides a list of people that can trap nuisance wild animals.
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Oberlin College
Oberlin’s college-conservatory synergy inspires profound connections between intellectual and artistic exploration, theory and practice, creative freedom and professional discipline. We are a place for those who seek a rigorous education with integrity and purpose, designed for impact.
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OSU Extension
Visit OSU Extension where you can find people who are helped by the four major OSU Extension program areas: family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, community development, and agriculture and natural resources.
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The LCADA Way
The LCADA Way Cares for individuals and families struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Our approach is centered on Leadership, Compassion, Awareness, Dedication, and Advocacy. 24-hour crisis and information helpline Lorain/Cuyahoga County: (440) 989-4900
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United Way of Greater Lorain County
United Way of Greater Lorain County's Missions is to lead measurable community transformation, creating a better life for all, by connecting community partners through collective impact in health, education, and financial stability.
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Report a Concern
Notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment.
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Invasive Species
Invasive species are animals or plants from another region of the world that don't belong in their new environment. They can be introduced to an area by ship ballast water, accidental release, and, most often, by people.