Foster parents faced with past arrests, child dies in home
Lorain County Children Services knew Frank and Vickie Lowery had arrests in 1992 and 1993 before licensing in 1995. The couple cared for 11 children, including Ryan Scott who died from blunt head trauma, ruled a homicide. Vickie Lowery’s 15 year old daughter was found guilty of felonious assault. Police investigate with no arrests yet.
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ELYRIA
Frank
Vickie Lowery
Sheffield Lake
Frank Lowery
Lorain County Children Services
Lowerys
Ryan Scott
Cuyahoga County
Elizabeth Balras
Ryan
Israel's 50th Celebration Sparks Debate Across World
A fragmented wire-service style snippet notes discussion of Israel's 50th anniversary amid political and cultural debate. Mentions possible celebrations, international responses, and media speculation without concrete dates or quotes.
Madame Curie Dream in Mr Bowers Science Class
A former student recalls Mr Bowers, a largely sighted junior high science teacher, who discipled his class at Westwood Junior High. The narrator, once idealistic about film or flight, describes adolescence, discipline, and learning under his guidance. The piece notes Bowers could discern shapes and shadows, shaping respect and curiosity in students.
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Mr. Bowers
Westwood Junior High
Madame Curie
Mr. Sowers
Westwood Junior High coach Jim Bowers dies at 47
Jim Bowers, longtime Westwood Junior High School science teacher and football coach, died after a lifelong battle with diabetes and blindness. He taught since 1972, guiding seventh graders and leaving a lasting legacy of endurance and courage noted by former students.
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ELYRIA
Jim Bowers
Westwood Junior High School
Bowers
Westwood
Avon zoning ruling may shape the town's future
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Janas will rule after June 1 on whether 84 acres near Detroit Road, south of Interstate 90, is properly zoned for a 600,000 square foot Avon Commons shopping center proposed by Mitch Crell Schneider of First Interstate Development. Avon Mayor James Smith opposes a charter amendment for rezoning and urges voters to reject it in Tuesday’s primary. Planning Commission gave final approval on April 22 by 3-1, and Janas denied a stay for residents and attorneys.
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AVON
Lorain County Commons Pleas
Thomas Janas
Janas
Mitch
James Smith
ell Schneider
Avon Commons
Schneider
First Interstate Development Co
Pepper Pike
Detroit Road
Center Road
Planning Commission
Gerald Phillips
Timothy Grendell
Third lane for I-71 studied
Ohio plans a $400 million to $435 million decade long project to rebuild I-71 between Cleveland and Columbus. Public hearings were held with the latest Tuesday as work slated to begin later this year in Medina County. ODOT says traffic exceeds 56,000 vehicles daily and is deteriorating. Michele May, ODOT spokeswoman, noted options include a passenger train service permanent lane or detours during construction.
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COLUMBUS
Cleveland
Ohio Department of Transportation
Medina County
I-71
ODOT
department
Michele May
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AVON, AG
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