Elyria Repeals Police Retirement Age Limit
Elyria City Council repealed a 38 year old ordinance that capped police service at 35 years. The change removes a rule requiring retirement after 33 years or two one year extensions, a move supported by Police Chief Whitely and Law Director Shilling. Sgt. Mike Behne and Sgt. Lynn Robinson are noted as long serving officers approaching long tenures.
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Pete Shilling
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Elyria levy fundraiser draws hundreds at Elyria High
Hundreds attend a community event at Elyria High School to promote the 4.9 mill school levy on May 4. Students and staff volunteer with chalk art, bubbles, Play-Doh, and hot dogs as teachers paint Vote May 4, while volunteers stress the need to restore programs after staffing cuts.
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Elyria Highs Art Tiles Find New Homes
More than 400 ceiling tiles from Elyria High School art rooms and the second floor hallway were taken by residents on Saturday. The tiles trace to a late 1980s to early 1990s project when students painted them, said former student and current art teacher Mel Rainey. Alumni reclaimed tiles as memories.
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Elyria High School
Elyria High
Mel Rainey
Police and Fire to clash in Elyria benefit basketball game
Elyria Police and Fire departments meet at Elyria Catholic High School for a first benefit basketball game to support the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Fund. Fire Capt. Joe Pronesti says the event promotes unity and brotherhood amid community perceptions.
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Elyria Police and Fire Departments
Elyria Catholic High School
Joe Pronesti
St. Jude
Elyria Police
Elyria Catholic
Chuck Humes
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Bryant Lieux
Steve Zacharias
Elyria Sports Hall of Fame
Mental Health Court offers chance to troubled youth
Lorain County Juvenile Court's new Mental Health Court faces its first setback after dismissing a participant for threatening his therapist. Judge David Berta defends the program as a path to mental health treatment for youths with prior illness.
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Lorain County
David Berta
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Ohio Department of Youth Services
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