Block Clubs – Plain Press

South of Lorain Block Club seeks answers about Greenwood Pool closure

STAFFING, POOL MAINTENANCE AND SPLASH GROUNDS DISCUSSED by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press August 2026) The closing of Greenwood Pool was the topic residents of the South of Lorain Block Club came to discuss at a July 7th meeting at the offices of Ohio City Incorporated. At the meeting, block club members had an opportunity…

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August 5, 2026

MRN shares plans for former Voss Aerospace complex with area residents

PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, January 18, 2025; the former Voss Aerospace site, 2138 W. 25th Street: The South of Lorain Block Club received an update on plans for the four-acre site at their January meeting. (Plain Press February 2025) Members of the South of Lorain Block Club received an update on plans for…

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February 3, 2025

Tremont residents should examine how to maintain a diverse neighborhood

Tremont residents should examine how to maintain a diverse neighborhood by Chuck Hoven (Plain Press, October 2022) Tremont residents should be encouraged to participate in Ideastream’s Justin Glanville My Changing Neighborhood discussions where there is an examination of how to maintain a diverse neighborhood when gentrification is occurring. The Tremont neighborhood could use some…

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October 11, 2022

Bea Del Papa honored as Ward 3 Senior of the Year

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DEL PAPA FAMILY Thursday, September 15, 2022; Cleveland Senior Day, Cleveland Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Avenue: Ohio City resident Bea Del Papa is honored as Ward 3 Senior of the Year. (L-R) Tim Del Papa, Bea Del Papa, Chuck Del Papa, and Ward 3 City Council Representative Kerry McCormack.

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October 10, 2022

Lincoln Heights Block Club honors Henry Senyak for his many contributions to the neighborhood and the City of Cleveland

PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, August 13, 2022; Lincoln Heights Block Club party and tribute to Henry Senyak, Porco Lounge, 2527 W. 25th Street: Henry Senyak holds up a Certificate of Appreciation from the Lincoln Heights Block Club noting the formal dedication of the Henry P. Senyak Lincoln Heights Development Fund. Lincoln Heights Block Club…

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September 5, 2022

Celebration of Bill Merriman’s retirement as the Chairperson of the Franklin Clinton Block Club and his new role as Chair Emeritus

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January 6, 2022

Legal Aid partners with local organizations and resident groups to promote business growth, home ownership

Legal Aid partners with local organizations and resident groups to promote business growth, home ownership by Tonya Sams (Plain Press, November 2021) As Managing Attorney for Community Engagement at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Anne Sweeney knows how important it is for neighborhood residents’ voices to be heard. “It’s important to build local power,” she…

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November 7, 2021