Grafton News

Columbus-based American Municipal Power Inc., which supplies power to Oberlin, Wellington, Amherst and Grafton, announced plans Wednesday for the likely conversion of a controversial $3.9 billion coal-fired power plant to be built on the Ohio River to natural gas and other cleaner fuels.

AMANDA: Joseph Leo Knittel, Jr., 80, of Amanda, Ohio passed away Monday, November 16, 2009 at his residence.

A fire overnight a 10005 East River Road in Columbia Station damaged an abandoned country club, according to a 911 dispatcher.

Marilyn Riddle has been providing positive morale through care packages for hundreds of men and women who are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces.

There will be an EHS Class of 1939 gathering at Bob Evans by Midway Mall at 1 p.m. Nov.

Two controversial township trustees were defeated in elections Tuesday in Eaton Township and Wellington Township.

Voter turnout Tuesday exceeded Lorain County Board of Elections Director Jose Candelario's expectations.

Voters in Avon soundly defeated to library issues, one for library operation and one for construction of a new facility.

Don't see your event listed here? Leave your info in the comments. Haunted Forest Looking for some spooky fun this Halloween weekend? Check out the Wells Family Foundation's Haunted Forest from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. today and Saturday and again from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday at 16951 Mennell Road, Grafton.

Students at East Elementary School are standing tall among other Midview Schools students after winning the districtwide Red Ribbon Door contest to promote a healthful lifestyle.

On the fifth consecutive day of increased absences at Grafton High School, state health officials are assuming that what's sickening students is the H1N1 virus.

As a paranormal investigator, Brian Parsons often finds himself in places most people tend to run away from - haunted places.

A one-vehicle roll-over accident early Saturday morning ejected a passenger and sent all three men inside to local hospitals.

ELYRIA a ' The Lorain County Drug Task Force and other law enforcement agencies throughout the county will be holding a prescription drug roundup Oct.

LaGrange Engine Club will host its 39th annual show today through Sunday at the Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington.

LaGrange policeFriday, Sept. 114:10 p.m. - 190 block Parklane, a 16-year-old boy was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after his mother found several items in his room.Saturday, Sept.

SOUTH AMHERST a ' Dennis Knox made the most of his last visit to Lorain County Speedway this season, driving to the win in the Legend Car 25-lap feature.

An Ohio State student was charged Tuesday with criminal damaging and disorderly conduct after he allegedly threw a container of beer into the open window of a Columbus Police cruiser.

Lamar Horton, 12, of Grafton, had the Grand Champion Dairy Beef Cross, which weighed in at 1,363 pounds and sold for $2.20 per pound - 35 cents shy of a fair record.

For most children, summer ends this week, at least according to the school calendar.