In The News

2023

Mentor Marsh receives $500,000 H2Ohio grant

Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 97th home in Painesville


2022

Ohio EPA cleanup of ‘salt fill site’ should allow ecologically damaged Mentor Marsh to truly heal after more than 50 years

Mentor Marsh restoration sees ‘major milestone’ with cleanup start

HOLA Hispanic Community Center opens in Painesville

Demolition grant requests include hundreds of houses


2021

Lake County Land Bank preparing to put Madison Township property up for sale

Lake County Land Bank commended for its approach

Lake County Land Bank looks ahead to marketing contiguous lots in North Perry Village


2020

Trustees recognize accomplishments of Land Bank in Township


2019

Trustees recognize accomplishments of Land Bank in Township

$10 million settlement to help restore salt-polluted Mentor Marsh


2018

Madison Township leaders achieve success with variety of projects in 2018

Lake County Land Bank to clean up old gas-station property in Madison Township

Abandoned Gas Station Site Clean-up Hubbard Rd., Madison Twp. 

Grand River Village’s Merrick Hutchinson Memorial Park debuts

Lake County Land Reutilization Corporation Receives 2015-2016 Auditor of the State Award

Demolition starts on Saint Mary Magdalene’s rectory, convent in Willowick

Aging town trying to lure first-time buyers priced out of new homes, with fixer-uppers – Listen to the story.

FEMA USFA Vacant Residential Building Fires Report 2013-2015

Land Bank Helps Address Blight – March 10, 2018 | The News Herald

‘Better Flip’ Initiative Aims to Make Homes More Attractive to Young Homebuyers – April 8, 2018 | The News Herald


2017

Former Coe Manufacturing building to be demolished

Understanding the True Costs of Abandoned Properties: How Maintenance Can Make a Difference

March – Editorial: Lake County Land Bank has proved itself as productive, successful organization

March – Lake County Land Revitalization Corp. continues to address blight, vacancy


2016

November – Lake County Land Bank website launched

November – Painesville Parking Lot Project Complete

July – No Sign of Fraud with Ohio HHF Program

June – Getting to know the Land Bank


2015

October – LCLRC NEWS RELEASE State of Ohio Audit Certificate 2013-14

October – LCLRC NEWS RELEASE Jack Crislip Park Opening

October – Painesville Twp gets new park


2014

January – Ohio should get a piece of JPMorgan Chase fraud money

June – LCLRC NEWS RELEASE Merrick Hutchinson School demolition

July – Painesville approves demolition of 2 houses and hotel

August – OHFA continues to tackle blighted communities


2013

January – LCLRC takes another step towards blighted properties

July – Madison Twp approves five houses for demolition

July – Former Painesville Hotel transferred back to Painesville

September – Ohio Attorney General extends Moving Ohio Forward Program

September – LCLRC NEWS RELEASE on Moving Ohio Forward Program

September – LCLRC set to knock down first home Monday

October – LCLRC targets 60 homes for demolition


2012

April – Lake County takes first steps towards Land Bank

September – LCLRC seeks initial funding to tear down houses

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September 2013 – WJW 10 PM Video of LCLRC Mentor-on-the-Lake Demolition

October 2013 – News Channel 5 Video of LCLRC Mentor-on-the-Lake Demolition