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Good day Lorain! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How strict could Lorain’s new teen curfew become for parents?
  • What’s driving local resistance to Lorain County’s proposed industrial megasite?
  • How a lifelong Lorain resident just earned Ohio’s top school board honor

Also on today's calendar: TrueNorth Performs Christmas Concert!.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Snow showers; breezy, colder, with a high of 30 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 32, low: 22.
  • Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 27 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Lorain looks to tighten curfew laws for minors, add penalties for parents (wkyc.com) — Lorain officials are weighing a tighter overnight curfew for minors and new penalties for parents whose kids repeatedly break the rules. The proposal would slightly shorten allowed hours, require written permission for approved chaperones, and make a third violation within six months a misdemeanor for parents. Residents can speak out at Monday’s city council meeting before a final vote.
   

2. Why Ohio's highways won't look like Michigan's when it comes to marijuana ads: The Wake Up for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 (cleveland.com subscription) — Lorain County residents are pushing back against a proposed industrial megasite, raising alarms about funding gaps, environmental risks, and limited public input despite $67.4 million earmarked for infrastructure. Their fight unfolds alongside major statewide moves on marijuana rules, health care subsidies, and school and stadium decisions, all of which could indirectly shape life and opportunities for Lorain-area families.
   

3. Lorain School Board vice president receives multiple state honors (cleveland.com) — Lorain residents may be proud to know School Board Vice President Barbie Washington has earned multiple statewide honors from the Ohio School Boards Association for her leadership and service. A lifelong Lorain resident and founding member of It Takes a Village, she was recognized with several governance and training awards, including OSBA’s prestigious lifetime Master Board Member Award.
   

4. Lorain vs. John Marshall boys basketball: Titans earn first win, 77-49 (morningjournal.com) — Lorain High’s boys basketball team finally broke through with a dominant 77-49 home win over John Marshall, giving the Titans their first victory of the season. After early struggles and turnover issues, Lorain tightened ball control, rode hot shooting from Javell Morris and strong contributions from several teammates, and now turns quickly to hosting Brunswick in Greater Cleveland Conference play.
   

5. Lorain County Transit launches survey to improve workforce transportation (morningjournal.com) — Lorain County Transit is asking local employers to complete a short online survey that will shape future bus and workforce transportation options across the county, including for early and overnight shifts. If your business relies on workers commuting in or around Lorain, your feedback on employee schedules, transit use, and transportation challenges could directly influence new routes, partnerships, and pilot programs.
   

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