Four Vermilion firefighters quit over toxic environment
Four Vermilion Fire Department members resigned at a City Council meeting citing a toxic environment, harassment and favoritism. The letter named Robert MacLean Jr., his father Captain Robert MacLean Sr., Captain Kirk Horton and Tyler Keith, with three more resignations anticipated. Brown and Forthofer defended leadership while acknowledging internal disagreements and a lone vandalism incident. The department now lists 22 firefighters, with leaders urging action to avoid further departures.
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Vermilion
Vermilion Fire Department
Jim Forthofer
Bill Brown
Robert MacLean Jr
Forthofer
Brown
Robert MacLean Sr
Kirk Horton
Tyler Keith
Fire Department
MacLean Jr
Chronicle-Telegram
Safety Service
Council
Wellington Buckeye School treasurer resigns to join Buckeye Schools
Wellington Schools Treasurer Mark Donnelly announced his resignation effective Aug 1 to become treasurer CFO at Buckeye Schools in Medina County. He cited proximity to home and opportunity. outgoing Superintendent Ed Weber praised his work modernizing maintenance and improving facilities. Applications open through May 21 with June 4 goal to fill. current salary 105000. license required.
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Wellington
Mark Donnelly
Board of Education
Donnelly
Buckeye Schools
Medina County
Ed Weber
Weber
Buckeye
Ratliff
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Sherwin Williams and LCCC launch software development scholarship
Lorain County Community College partners with Sherwin Williams on the Create Your Poss ible Career Accelerator scholarship. It provides financial support mentorship and earn-to-learn opportunities through a learning community starting Fall 2024. Eligible new software development students must have at least a 2.75 GPA and be new to the program.
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Lorain County Community College
Sherwin- Williams
LCCC
Lccc University Partnership
Sherwin-Williams
Marcia Ballinger
Ohio
SCCC
Ballinger
Borainccc.edu
Sherwinwilliams
Major promoted to Midview superintendent in 2024
Assistant Superintendent Frank Major will assume the Midview Schools top post next school year, replacing Bruce Willingham who departs for Kenston Schools in Geauga County. The board approved Major’s contract after declaring him the clear choice, praising his record of academic improvement and district leadership. Willingham will lead Kenston under a 2024 27 contract at 162000 annual pay.
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Midview Schools
Frank Major
Bruce Willingham
Lorain County
Major
Midview
Midview Board of Education
Tom Tomasheski
Willingham
Kenston
Geauga County
Dr. Major
Lorain County HR chief on paid leave for health reasons
Lorain County Human Resources Director Dave O'Brien reports J R White is on paid administrative leave citing health reasons. White has served as county administrator and HR director since late 2021, with a 2023 transition to HR. The Chronicle-Telegram sought his personnel file. legal counsel declined further comment.
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J.R. White
Lorain County
David Moore
Michelle Hung
Jeff Riddell
White
Dan Petticord
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Fauver Co
Storage Contents Auction Notice at Wellington Storage
Storage unit contents in Wellington Ohio will be sold at public auction on May 23, 2024 at 9 00 a m each for two units. Unit 12 13 owned by Billy Fralick includes wicker furniture wheelbarrow tent guitar Proform treadmill grill. Unit 92 owned by Stephanie Lechner includes push mower wagon toys crib and mattress bedroom furniture. Both units at 512 S Main St Wellington OH 44090.
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ORC
Billy Fralick
U.S. Highway 224
Sullivan
Wellington
S. Main St
Stephanie Lechner
S. Walden Ln
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