Thursday, August 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Elyria. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house on the 400 block of Marseilles Ave was flattened by a suspected explosion on Wednesday night, with a neighboring home and a car damaged while residents escaped unharmed and fire crews responded at 7 p.m.—the Elyria Fire Department is investigating the cause. Cleveland 19 News
- ➤ A large fire struck two homes in Elyria on Wednesday night—damaging both houses, a car, and an unattached garage—with no injuries reported, as Elyria Fire Chief Joseph Pronesti said the incident is under investigation. News 5 Cleveland
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Representative Joseph Miller introduced a bill to rename a section of State Route 6 as 'Officer Phillip Wagner Memorial Highway' to honor the fallen officer from Lorain. The renaming will begin at the Lorain Police Department and end where SR 6 meets SR 58—community members support the change as they await the bill's formal introduction in the coming days. Cleveland 19 News
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West Campus Food Pantry Distribution
12-2 p.m. — West Campus Food Pantry — Free service — Monthly food distribution providing essential items to the community.
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Mama’s Group for Moms
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — A Fresh Wind Church — Free entry — A supportive gathering for mothers to connect and empower each other in the community.
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Cleveland Pickle Fest
11 AM – 6 PM — Mall C (Strawbridge Plaza) — Ticket required — Celebrate pickles with food, live music, and contests for all ages.
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