County staff told commissioners the Latimer Ditch proposal would restore roughly 5,000 linear feet of ditch, directly improve 13 homes whose septic outlets connect to the ditch, and replace a failing storm drain on a private property; the construction estimate cited was $492,050.

Lorain County — Nov 10, 2026

Commissioners approve Latimer Ditch restoration, say property owners won’t be assessed

Nov 10, 2026

Landowners mostly cooperative; presenter warns of potential upstream phase for Latimer Ditch

Nov 10, 2026

Latteman Ditch public hearing for Lorain County Board of Commissioners

Nov 10, 2026

Commissioners approve annexation petition and engineering contract for North Ridge/Baumhart signal

Nov 7, 2026

Public Comment

Public commenters criticize county pay and leadership; board formally disputes one speaker’s allegations

Nov 7, 2026

Economic Development

Commissioners approve resolution clearing way for tax‑exempt revenue bonds for Kendall at Oberlin project

Nov 7, 2026

Public Transit

Lorain County microtransit pilot logs 222,000 rides; officials ask board for $200,000 local match

Nov 7, 2026

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Nov 10Latteman Ditch Hearing 11/10/2026Board adopted the stormwater district recommendation to construct the Latimer Ditch improvements and declared special assessments will not be levied.Nov 10Board of Commissioners Agenda (PDF)Public hearing scheduled on Latteman Ditch in Henrietta Township; no staff report text included on the agenda.Nov 7Commissioners' Board Meeting 11/6/26Both items approved by board vote.Nov 6Board of Commissioners Agenda (PDF)Petition requests formal resolution to conform 2.3771 acres to the City of Oberlin.

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Lorain County dog warden reports adoption surge, volunteers log 400 hours; swearing‑in held

Nov 7, 2026

Resolution proposed to transfer 2.3771 acres from Pittsfield Township to the City of Oberlin

Nov 6, 2026

Lorain County asked to approve $24,200 consulting agreement for traffic-signal replacement in Brownhelm Township

Nov 6, 2026

Lorain County asked to provide for public approval of revenue bonds for Kendal At Oberlin

Nov 6, 2026