Oberlin School District to certify compliance with federal civil rights
Oberlin Schools plan to sign a Department of Education letter dated April 3 certifying adherence to civil rights laws to continue receiving federal financial aid. The district reviewed policies and courses, saying they are in compliance amid concerns over diversity, equity and inclusion programs and potential consequences for noncompliance. Local educators warn of funding threats echoing national moves to roll back DEI programs under the Trump administration.
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Avon weighs land disturbance fee to fund tree canopy plan
Avon officials propose a land disturbance fee of 200 per acre to fund the Avon Tree Commission. The ordinances, discussed at a work session, would direct funds to plant and maintain trees on city property as development continues. Arborist Rick Varga and Law Director John Gastor push for canopy restoration amid projected growth and past tree losses. The measure targets defining land disturbance and potential impacts on small projects while seeking diversity in planting sites and species. Avon was named Tree City USA in 2023, a factor fueling both development and tree preservation debates.
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Lorain High stages The Wiz April Weekend
Lorain High Drama Department presents The Wiz at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday featuring Dorothy Crleigh Gray and cast from General Johnnie Wilson Middle School and Helen Steiner Rice Elementary with Da Land Brass Band. Director Regan Onweller highlights Black culture themes and Kent State inspired costumes. Tickets cost 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for students seniors or veterans. Children 5 and under attend free. Contact Carissa Woytach at 440 329 7245 for details.
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Tin Man
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Diana Ross
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Former college football star faces new drug charges
Former North Ridgeville and Ohio State standout Dermario McCall, 27, was arrested Friday by North Ridgeville police and booked into Lorain County Jail on three counts of trafficking cocaine marijuana and other drugs and three counts of possession including fentanyl cocaine and marijuana. He is held on 132500 bond as a hearing was rescheduled and a separate Cuyahoga County case for failure to comply with police orders and drug possession faces trial.
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Elyria County votes on five dollar vehicle tax hike
The commissioners plan a May decision on a 5 fee to fund roads bridges and infrastructure with an estimated 1.4 million annual impact. A July 1 deadline will allow forwarding to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles for collection. If approved the tax targets all county vehicle registrations with exemptions for noncommercial trailers up to 1 000 pounds.
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