Foster mother not charged over Sheffield Lake assault case
Prosecutor Greg White said conflicting statements in police reports led to no charges against foster mother Vickie Lowery in a November home assault. The 15 year old sister faced one juvenile felonious assault count and was placed on intensive probation with restitution, anger management, community service, and a letter of apology to the victim. The 16 year old victim sustained a broken nose and facial injuries requiring reconstructive surgery.
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Elyria bike lady Helen Lubitsky dies at 74
Helen Lubitsky 74 known for riding a 1949 J C Higgins bicycle through Elyria downtown for years. She fed stray cats, frequented St Mary Church and Mom's Open Kitchen, and survived by sister Mary Lund. Funeral arrangements pending at Laubenthal De Carlo Funeral Home.
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Park board faces higher costs as union talks continue
Park officials, led by director Martin, say union proposals would raise costs from 1.4 million to 1.7 million by 2000 and deny plans for new taxes. Aaron Taylor of SEIU Local 47 criticizes stalled raises for hourly workers, while Martin cites expansions funded outside the district tax base and a 4 percent annual pay plan to balance the budget.
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Cable Boxes Tie to Poles for Elyria Upgrade
MediaOne presses Ohio Edison for pole mounting of cable boxes as part of a major Elyria upgrade. Dempsey says alternative is rights of way. boxes, about 330, will be 36 inches tall and powered by batteries to boost signal for Internet access and more channels. Local officials push for quicker installation amid demand for faster service.
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MediaOne
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Media One
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Foster death case at Cleveland shelter underscores foster care risks
Cuyahoga County coroner rules the March death of 2 year old Ryan in Cleveland a homicide from blunt head trauma. Foster parents Brett Scott and Sherri Yost face child endangering charges. two teen daughters involved in the assault were placed on probation. Ryan’s siblings were moved to other homes as authorities review licensing and oversight of the Lowery family, licensed foster parents since 1995.
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Foster care reform urged in Ohio by state officials
Ohio needs an overhaul of its foster care system says top officials. Arnold Tompkins notes 88 counties and eight different practices. Reports cited kids sent to foster homes instead of detention or treatment, overwhelmed case workers, and unsupervised, neglected, or abused children. Private agencies place nearly a third of troubled youths with little oversight.
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Ohio
Arnold Tompkins
Ohio Department of Human Services
Dayton Daily News
Bounty hunter Kole faces verdict in abduction case
Kole, a Cleveland man, was acquitted on abduction and weapons charges in Sheffield Lake related to forcing a woman to drive in search of her boyfriend. The jury deliberated about seven hours. His mother and girlfriend cried as the verdicts were announced.
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Gregory White
Cheese Wagon Helps Boost School Bus Debate
School officials and students discuss low bus ridership citing social stigma. Sophomore Ryan Baker refuses to ride the so called cheese wagon. After a midyear restart in 1995 riders are expected to grow as routes expand next year.
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