🌱 What this national honor means for students at Elyria’s LCCC
Elyria, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min readHi Elyria! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What this national honor means for students at Elyria’s LCCC
- Could Elyria students soon pay to join sports and clubs?
- Need this new badge before you hit Elyria’s pools
Also on today's calendar: Lorain Admiral King Class of 1986 40th Reunion and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A thunderstorm in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lorain County Community College named Aspen Prize finalist (cleveland.com) — Lorain County Community College in Elyria has been named one of just 10 finalists nationwide for the prestigious 2027 Aspen Prize, the first Ohio community college to reach this stage. Serving about 11,000 students and partnering with hundreds of local employers and schools, LCCC’s recognition highlights strong student success, workforce training, and dual‑enrollment opportunities that shape Elyria’s economy and families’ futures. 
2. Elyria parents, students push back on proposed 'pay-to-participate' fees for activities (cleveland19.com) — Elyria families are speaking out as school leaders weigh a possible “pay-to-participate” fee for student activities to help close a $9 million budget gap. Parents and students warned the school board that new costs could push kids out of sports and clubs, while officials stress there’s no formal proposal yet but want any decision ready for next school year.
3. Elyria public pools require new badge for 2026 season (cleveland.com) — If you plan to use Elyria’s public pools this summer, you’ll need to register for a free 2026 Pool Badge through the city’s Rec Desk system before open swim. Each family member must be registered, and staff will take photos at the pool to finish the badge, which is required for all visitors even though regular admission fees still apply.
4. Elyria Schools Superintendent Ann Schloss announces plans to retire (morningjournal.com) — Elyria City Schools Superintendent Ann Schloss will retire effective Jan. 1, 2027, after 34 years serving the district she grew up in. By announcing now, she’s giving the Board of Education time to plan a smooth leadership transition while the district builds on recent milestones like new K-8 buildings and its pandemic recovery work.
5. Budget including $10.4 million in state capital funds for Lorain County awaits DeWine's signature (chroniclet.com) — More than $10.4 million in Ohio’s new capital budget is headed to Lorain County, including money for projects in Elyria. East Park Pool and Rec improvements and McGregor PACE Landing walking trails are among several local upgrades that lawmakers say will boost recreation, safety, and quality of life across the county once Gov. DeWine signs the bill.
📸 Around Elyria
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Saturday Evening Concert in the Square →
Ely Square, Elyria
5:30 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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June Third Thursday – Throwback Thursday →
Ely Square, Elyria
4:30 pm -
Goodwill of Lorain County "Good Will" Food Pantry
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce 145 Keep Ct, Elyria, Ohio, 44035
10:00 am -
June 17 2026 Safety Council Meeting
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce LCCC Norton Culinary Arts Building 1005 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria, OH. 44035
11:30 am -
Dungeons and Dragons Open Play →
The Shop Game Shop, 112 Antioch Dr, Elyria
5:30 pm -
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Family Planning - Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park 1800 West Erie Avenue Lorain, Ohio 44052
6:30 pm -
Speed Networking - June 18, 2026 at The Hotel at Oberlin
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce The Hotel at Oberlin 10 East College Street Oberlin, OH 44074
8:30 am -
Dungeons and Dragons Open Play →
The Shop Game Shop, 112 Antioch Dr, Elyria
5:30 pm -
Lorain Admiral King Class of 1986 40th Reunion →
4493 Oberlin Ave, Lorain
5:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Wednesday June 24
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Avon Craft Market →
Emerald Event Center, 33040 Just Imagine Dr, Avon
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Rockin on the River: Dirty Deeds AC/DC Tribute with Invincible Pat Benatar Experience →
Lorain, OH Calendar Lorain, OH 44052
5:30 pm -
America 250 Bake Off →
Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake
9:00 am -
Tai Chi Saturdays →
Grafton-Midview Public Library, 983 Main St, Grafton
10:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing cat!
Please help me find Kimba! He’s been missing since Monday. He’s very friendly and comes when called. (Nextdoor Middle Ridge Rd) - Contact us for your small/ medium size trees and branches/leads that may have fallen from the storm.
Get on the schedule as early as tomorrow afternoon. (Nextdoor Middle Ridge Rd)
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Porter in Elyria. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Elyria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elyria here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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