Cecil Thomas News

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today applauded the Lorain County Educational Service Center (ESC) for their 2026 Three-Star Business Advisory Council award. 

COLUMBUS) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that Lorain County was selected to receive nearly $21,000 in funding through Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that 10 school districts from Lorain County will receive nearly $200,000 in funding through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant. 

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today attended the official launch of OhioSEE, a new children’s eyesight program serving Ohio’s highest-need counties.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk) today introduced Amanda Dean’s Law, legislation that would increase criminal penalties to ensure accountability, protect human dignity, and provide justice for victims’ families.  

State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) announced today that the OneOhio Recovery Foundation has launched a new statewide round of opioid settlement grant funding, making up to $45.7 million available to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across Ohio.

COLUMBUS, OH — State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) today commended Governor Mike DeWine for signing a new Executive Order that allocates critical funding to help families in need, strengthen support for children, and expand workforce development opportunities across Ohio — with significant benefits for youth in Lorain County.