Inmate found dead in Lorain County jail cell
Ricky Vankerkhove a 69 year old man from Pineola North Carolina was held on felony charges including assault and importuning for soliciting a 14 year old girl for sex when he was found unresponsive in his Lorain County Jail cell Sept 15 An autopsy noted no signs of injury and toxicology results are pending Coroner Dr Frank Miller will issue a final cause of death after tests He was jailed on 350000 bond and died while alone in his cell after a reported routine check By Chronicle staff reporter Dave O'Brien
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Siren's Curse to Crown Cedar Point's 2025 coaster debut
Cedar Point in Sandusky announces a 2025 roller coaster titled Siren's Curse. The design uses a 160-foot Lake Erie crane tower with multimedia effects and a dramatic 90-degree tilt into a 2966-foot track at 58 mph. The ride includes 13 airtime moments, two zero gravity rolls, and a triple-down element. Carrie Boldman, Cedar Point’s vice president, calls it a record-breaking thrill.
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County jail earns clean state inspection in Elyria
Lorain County Jail at 9896 Murray Ridge Road in Elyria passed the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction inspection with no violations after a Sept 19 review. The facility met 178 standards including reception, security, housing, sanitation, medical care, and visitation. Sheriff Phil Stammit credited staff for the pedigree, as plans proceed for an $80 million replacement with consultants and county officials guiding the project.
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Free Covid tests available again nationwide
U S households will be able to order up to four nasal swab tests at COVIDTests gov when the federal program reopens The Health and Human Services agency overseeing the effort has not set a date to begin ordering An agency spokesperson said the tests will detect current strains and can be ordered ahead of the holiday season.
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Woman gets two years for bank robbery in Elyria
Cleveland woman Tynesha Hunter, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson to 24 months in prison for robbing a U Bank branch in Elyria last December. She must pay 797 restitution and 100 in fines, with three years of supervised release.
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