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Hey Lorain, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Summer Crush Concert Series, Operation: Easter Bunny, and an urban agriculture plan + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

County leaders applaud investment: Absolute Machine Tools will expand in Lorain after buying a warehouse, adding over 10 jobs and keeping 50-plus, with a JobsOhio loan helping shift shipments by rail to lower costs — get all the details.

Network of local growers: Lorain has approved the Growing Together urban agriculture plan to fight food insecurity and boost jobs, streamlining rules for farms. A $207,000 USDA grant will support the effort — get all the details.

Celebrate pop-rock classics: Summer Crush Concert Series returns to Avon’s ForeFront Field June 26 and 27, featuring Journey and Taylor Swift tributes. Tickets vary by section, with VIP options available — see prices and lineup.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Sip wine and sing at music bingo
• Drive-thru pantry open to all
• Celebrate servant leaders amid midsummer magic

🫶 We got your back

Craving a stacked sub? When midday hunger hits, Cooper Deli delivers no-fuss satisfaction with corned beef, Philly sandwiches, pastrami subs, and dangerously good loaded fries. Quick, hearty, and wallet-friendly, it’s an easy lunch win you won’t regret later, every time.

Sunset + rose reset: Need a midweek mood lift? Lakeview Park delivers lake breezes, lighthouse views, sunset glow, and the iconic Rotary rose garden, perfect for a quick stroll or sandy toes with the kids. With frisbees in the air and a sunny sprawl on the sand, Lorain’s shoreline does the recharging.

Your weekly geek stop: Need a boost for your reading stack? Keith’s Comics keeps downtown Elyria stocked with fresh issues, deep-cut back stock, and friendly nerd banter. A quick browse often ends with something you’re excited to read… maybe two things.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧠 So its Dementia…Now What? @ Mulligan’s Pub & Grille (Avon) | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Noticing memory changes at home? Trade late-night Googling for candid answers over a complimentary happy hour with a local neurologist. Open discussion, practical next steps, and take-home resources, plus a small thank-you. RSVP at https://e51v0.share.hsforms.com/2VB-wHXD-QcWwCVS1EGJalA, or call (440) 387-5564.

🎸 Model 611 @ Unplugged Brewing Co. (Elyria) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Nothing beats a little front-porch pickin’ with a proper pint, and Model 611 is bringing it to Unplugged Brewing in Elyria. It is a free show, so grab a stool, tap your foot, tip the jar, and call it quality time.

🍻 Boozy Bingo @ The Dawg House Bar & Grill (Elyria) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – If your idea of Sunday service involves daubers and drafts, Dawg House has Boozy Bingo every Sunday, free to play. Jeremy the DJ spins, you sip, you shout, you win silly prizes. Get there early, claim a table, call it cardio for your liver.

📋 Lorain County Resource Fair @ Lorain County Community College (LCCC) Ewing Field House, 1005 Abbe Road North, Elyria | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – Lorain County’s free indoor resource fair is corralling therapists, mental health pros, transition services, and summer camps for families with kids 0-22, from diapers to dorm apps. Pre-register at connectingforkids.org/lorain-resource-fair, snag a grab-and-go bag, and maybe a $100 Amazon gift card.

🎤 Sing Along Music Bingo @ The Wine Room & Tavern (Avon) | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:00 PM – This sing-along music bingo night mixes belting out familiar tunes with the satisfying mark of a bingo square, plus wine within arm’s reach. It’s karaoke’s less embarrassing cousin, perfect for catching up with friends, flexing your 80s recall, and laughing at the wrong lyrics.

🍞 Drive Thru Pantry @ The Careys Gathering Place | Thursday (3/19) at 11:00 AM – Whether the pantry’s looking bare or you just prefer curbside kindness, hit the monthly drive-thru pantry every third Thursday at The Careys Gathering Place. Roll up, pop the trunk, and they’ll load you up, no forms, no fuss, no judgment, just neighbors helping neighbors.

🐰 Operation: Easter Bunny @ Antler Grand Ballroom and Annex | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – Clean out the craft drawer and help fill Easter baskets for displaced vets and local kids, now through March 14. Drop baskets, candy, and art supplies in Lorain or shop the Amazon wishlist, then snag a free bunny pic, BYO camera.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lorain report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 70°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 34%

A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. South wind 7 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 100%

Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 16 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 14 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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