Haraz N. Ghanbari News

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $115,000 to support renovations across several Lorain Safe Harbor facilities serving survivors of domestic violence in Lorain County. 

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that 10 schools in her district were designated as members of the 2026 Purple Star Class by the Department of Education and Workforce

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that the Elyria Police Department was recently awarded $40,500 through the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program.

COLUMBUS, OH— State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was promoted to the rank of Commander in the United States Navy during a ceremony, Feb. 21, at CedarCreek Church in Perrysburg.

(Columbus, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that Governor DeWine recently announced the Lorain County Sheriff’s office was awarded funding through the RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund and the Ohio Drug Law Enforcement Fund.

State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) is pleased to share that the month of September officially marks the beginning of Ohio’s fall hunting season.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to share that the Ohio Controlling Board today approved the release of capital funds for $200,000 to support facility improvements at the Multi-County Correctional Center.

In a fierce battle of barnyard glory, State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) brought home the bacon — literally — earning the coveted title of Grand Champion in the 2025 Battle for the Bacon: The Legislator Showdown at the Ohio State Fair.

COLUMBUS—State Representative Gayle Manning (R-Avon) is pleased to announce that seven elementary schools located in Lorain County were recently recognized by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as 2026 Science of Reading Champions. 

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) released the following statement regarding developments after the arrest of 24-year-old Venezuelan national Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra by Perrysburg Police.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Gayle Manning (R-Avon) and Mike Odioso (R-Green Twp.) recently introduced House Bill 715, legislation to establish reporting requirements for chartered, nonpublic schools that receive state scholarships.

PERRYSBURG, Ohio — State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) released the followingstatement regarding developments after the arrest of 24-year-old Venezuelan national Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierrea by Perrysburg Police.

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

State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) released the following statement regarding Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra's arrest.

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

PERRYSBURG, OH — The community of Perrysburg will honor the life and legacy of a hometown hero with the formal dedication of the US Army Private First Class Jerry Bockbrader Memorial Highway on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Country Charm Shopping Center, located at 120 W. South Boundary Street in Perrysburg.

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. 

COLUMBUS- State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) announced the signing of the Fight Organized Retail Crime & Empower Law Enforcement Act by Governor Mike DeWine during a bill signing ceremony Wednesday at the Statehouse. The legislation, officially known as House Bill 366, prioritizes the safety and well-being of Ohio retailers and their customers.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Haraz Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) was appointed Chair of the Small Business Committee by Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives Matt Huffman Tuesday during a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse. The 136th General Assembly commenced Jan. 6 with representatives taking their respective oaths of office. 

State Representative Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg), along with the Wood County Health Department and first responders, announced the launch of a lifesaving training Thursday.