January 2016 gallery

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE A bald eagle sits perched in a tree in the marsh area at Sandy Ridge Reservation Sunday afternoon.

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Kyle Scarbrough, left, his mother Sue, and Sherrie Gall, of Elyria, hike through a snowy Sandy Ridge Reservation Sunday afternoon in North Ridgeville.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE A very thirsty squirrel at Lakeview Park, in Lorain, licks a puddle that had turned to ice on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 2.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE A colorful sky at sunset, on Saturday, Jan. 2, stayed over Cascade Park, in Elyria, on Saturday, Jan. 2.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE A red-berry tree, in Avon, remains covered in berries as winter progesses into January.

The Black River, as seen from the Route 57 bridge looking toward Cascade Park, has been rising following several days of rain.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Hans Schneider stands alongside his wife Wendy Underwood and shakes Councilwoman Sandy Denes' hand after being sworn in as Wellington's new mayor on New Year's Day.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Hans Schneider stands alongside his wife Wendy Underwood and is sworn in as Wellington's new mayor on New Year's Day by Councilwoman Sandy Denes.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE A running water line off West Skyline Drive, in Lorain turned the grass and the edge of Route 58 into ice after it remained running during a period of freezing temperatures on Friday, Jan. 1.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Hans Schneider hugs his wife Wendy Underwood after being sworn in as Wellington's new mayor on New Year's Day.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE A running water line off West Skyline Drive, in Lorain turned the grass and the edge of Route 58 into ice after it remained running during a period of freezing temperatures on Friday, Jan. 1.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE A running water line off West Skyline Drive, in Lorain turned the grass and the edge of Route 58 into ice after it remained running during a period of freezing temperatures on Friday, Jan. 1.

The Rev. Bosko Stojanovic leads the Christmas Eve service at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church on Grove Ave. in Lorain on Jan. 6. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE James Dolinsky, 7, of Lorain, dissects an owl pellet with a little help from his grandmother Patty McCue, also of Lorain, on Thursday evening, Jan. 7, at the South Lorain Branch Library.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Leiloni Dolinsky, 8, of Lorain, and her brother Daniel, 7, dissect an owl pellet on Thursday evening, Jan. 7 at the South Lorain Branch Library.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Roemon Edmon, 6, of Sandusky, dissects an owl pellet on Thursday evening, Jan. 7, at the South Lorain Branch Library.

Jovaniel Rolon, right, with El Faro Ministries in Lorain, hands a backpack with supplies to Melissa Perry, on left, with her grandchildren Naveah, 2, and Jazon, of Lorain, at Iglesia El Faro 3 King Celebration at Pastor Crucita Marrero's home in Lorain on Jan. 6. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE

North Ridgeville Fire Lt. Rick Knowlton discovers that parts of his gear easily snag while going through a training obstacle setup at the former AT&T building on Center Road. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Construction crews remove the sandstone archways located at the main entrances at McCormick on Tuesday afternoon, Jan 5. The sandstone archways will be preserved; one will be moved to the new school and another will be placed in the park once McCormick is razed.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Construction crews remove the sandstone archways located at the main entrances at McCormick Middle School in Wellington on Tuesday afternoon, Jan 5. The sandstone archways will be preserved; one will be moved to the new school and another will be placed in the park once McCormick is razed.

KRISTIN BAUER | CHRONICLE Construction crews remove the sandstone archways located at the main entrances at McCormick Middle School on Tuesday afternoon, Jan 5. The sandstone archways will be preserved; one will be moved to the new school and another will be placed in the park once McCormick is razed.

Tim Olney, owner of Vintage Wire and Supply on Park Ave. in Amherst, hangs a nostalgic Edison bulb in the store on Jan. 5. The bulb a replica from the late 1800's using a hairpin filament. The store is open Mon. through Sat. from 10 am to 4 pm. They sell all types of parts and supplies for unique lighting along with finished lighting. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Ananda Wright, 9, of Sheffield Lake, practices juggling a soccer ball during a soccer camp in the fieldhouse at Lorain County Community College Sunday afternoon. The soccer camp will also be Jan. 17 and 24 from 2: to 3:30 p.m. for kids ages 5 to 12.

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Justin Larson, 5, of Sheffiled Lake, left, works to keep the ball away from Andrew Dick, 6, of Lorain, in a drill during a soccer camp in the fieldhouse at Lorain County Community College Sunday afternoon. The soccer camp will also be Jan. 17 and 24 from 2: to 3:30 p.m. for kids ages 5 to 12.

Kayla Keller, 13, left, and Tatyanna Scott, 11, of Elyria, stack cups during an obstacle course race at the YES Zone (Youth Empowerment Services) program for Elyria middle school students at Elyria South Park Recreation Center on Jan. 8. The daily after-school program is funded through a community development block grant by the City of Elyria, and is a collaboration between the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lorain County and Elyria Parks and Recreation. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE

A rainy day is reflected in the water at Sandy Ridge Reservation in North Ridgeville on Jan.8. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE

Lorain Catholic may have been closed in 2004 but a small portion of the former high school -- a trophy case at Horizon Science Academy -- is still dedicated to the school that was built in 1969. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE

Perry Kamfolt, of the Lorain County Maintenance Department, removes ice and snow along the walkway at the old county courthouse in Elyria on Jan. 11. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE

The last remains of Buescher's Hardware in a heap at the corner of Center Ridge and Rt 83 in North Ridgeville. The old hardware store has been taken down to widen Center Ridge Road. BRUCE BISHOP/CHRONICLE

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Bill Scott and his son, Will, 3, look at a model train toy car at the Norwalk and Western Railroad model train and toy show at German's Villa in Vermilion Sunday morning.

KRISTIN BAUER \ CHRONICLE The water levels at the Forest Hills Golf Course, in Elyria, rose after the snow melted on Friday, Jan. 15 afternoon.

KRISTIN BAUER \ CHRONICLE The water levels at the Forest Hills Golf Course, in Elyria, rose after the snow melted on Friday, Jan. 15 afternoon.

Lorain Lighthouse is framed by ice formations on the pier at Lakeside Landing in Lorain on Friday, Jan. 15. STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE

KRISTIN BAUER \ CHRONICLE A thin layer of ice formed over the Black River in Cascade Park, in Elyria. It began to melt Friday, Jan. 15 due to above-average temperatures and rain.

STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE Antonio Juarez, right, and Omero Duque, workers at Grobe Fruit Farm, both of Lorain, prune apple trees atop tower machines in the farm's orchard at 43875 Telegraph Road in Elyria on Jan. 25. The crew pruned over 100 apple trees, which will blossom again in April.

STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE Antonio Juarez, right, and Omero Duque, workers at Grobe Fruit Farm, both of Lorain, prune apple trees atop tower machines in the farm's orchard at 43875 Telegraph Road in Elyria on Jan. 25. The crew pruned over 100 apple trees, which will blossom again in April.

STEVE MANHEIM/CHRONICLE A construction worker reflects in the glass during construction at the Peter B. Lewis Gateway Center in Oberlin on Jan. 25. The Gateway Center will become the cornerstone of Oberlin's Green Arts District, an ongoing development which includes a hotel, conference center and restaurant.

KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Vermilion artist Maureen Cole opens her new exhibit of artwork at the Ritter Library, in Vermilion, featuring her photography, metal enameling and mixed media works. In her artwork she uses a combination of techniques to create the end product.

KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Vermilion artist Maureen Cole opens her new exhibit of artwork at the Ritter Library, in Vermilion, featuring her photography, metal enameling and mixed media works. In her artwork she uses a combination of techniques to create the end product.

KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Vermilion artist Maureen Cole opens her new exhibit of artwork at the Ritter Library, in Vermilion, featuring her photography, metal enameling and mixed media works. In her artwork she uses a combination of techniques to create the end product.

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Lora Callihan, of Nova, center, dances with her two grand daughters, Jaycee Callihan, 3, left, and Emily Callihan, 5, during the 19th annual Kiedrowski's Bakery Paczki Ball at DeLuca's Place in the Park in Lorain Sunday evening.

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Lucia Kilcoyne, 5, dances with her brother Emmett, 2 1/2, after their parents, Tom and Blythe Kilcoyne, were named the Paczki king and queen of the 19th annual Kiewdrowski's Bakery Paczki Ball Sunday evening at DeLuca's Place in the Park in Lorain.

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Blythe and Tom Kilcoyne, of Seven Hills, celebrate after being crowned the Paczki queen and king of the 19th annual Kiewdrowksi's Bakery Paczki Ball Sunday evening at DeLuca's Place in the Park in Lorain.

ANNA NORRIS/CHRONICLE Matthew Kiedrowski carries a tray of sugar Paczkis into the ballroom at DeLuca's Place in the Park as Jennifer Kazmierzcak, of Wellington, cheers during the presentation of the Paczki during the 19th annual Kiedrowski's Bakery Paczki Ball Sunday evening in Lorain. The annual ball is two Sundays prior to Fat Tuesday or Pazcki day at the Amherst bakery.

KRISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE Casey Dick-Jones, 7, of Amherst, pets Benny, a siberian huskey sled dog, while at Winter Days, hosted at the Vermilion River Carriage Barn, in Vermiliion, on Saturday.