Ohio House bill expands religious release time in schools
The Ohio Legislature moves House Bill 8 to require districts to offer religious release time during the day and to notify parents about gender identity content. The bill also bans kindergarten through third grade discussion of sexuality topics and requires parental notification if a student seeks a different gender than birth assignment. Gov. DeWine has 10 days to sign or veto.
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Lorain Woman Indicted on Three Arson Counts
Amber Bodnar-Kurta, 38, of 529 Brownell Ave, is charged in Lorain County Common Pleas Court with three counts of aggravated arson for the Oct 20 fire at her home that damaged a neighboring residence. She is free on a 25000 dollar bond and represented by Jenifer Berki.
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County sets 2025 budget for Lorain County
Lorain County Commissioners set the 2025 budget at about 86.7 million dollars with projected tax revenue near 87.2 million. They note a 430 thousand dollar gap unspent and unappropriated and acknowledge tight deadlines to balance the plan.
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Salvation Army gives gifts to 500 Elyria families
Salvation Army workers at Elyria distributed thousands of Christmas gifts to over 500 families. Volunteers sorted black gift bags by name and delivered them from the gym to the curb on Broad Street, providing children with something special for Christmas. Capt. Jamal Agnewel said the efforts offer relief during tough times and a chance for parents to brighten their children's day.
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