Charges filed in fatal crash near West Avenue and Third Street
Amherst woman Kristi Fitch, 41, was indicted by a Lorain County grand jury on counts of aggravated vehicular homicide two and vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle impaired in the Aug 28 2017 crash that killed Vicki Hill 58 of Elyria. Fitch is held on 100000 bond after arrest Thursday.
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Elyria Public Library Buys South Side Site for New Branch
The Elyria Public Library System confirmed the purchase of 340 15th St for a new South Branch library two blocks from Elyria Schools planned elementary and near the church basement temporary branch. Architects will decide if the old brick building can be renovated or must be demolished. Community leaders welcome the project as neighborhood renewal.
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Oberlin College opens Shanks Health Center addition
Oberlin College adds the Patricia Shanks Health and Wellness Center a 16000 square foot expansion at 200 Woodland Ave to the Jess Philips Physical Education Center opening Aug 20. Natalie Winkelfoos notes demand for more space for physical education classes and community activities.
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Delta Lodge
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Chronicle
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Merrill
Shanks Health & Wellness Center
Elyria Council to set special meeting for 4th Ward seat
Elyria City Council will hold a special meeting later this month to appoint a new member to fill the rest of Mark Craig's unexpired 4th Ward term. Sixteen candidates compete for the seat, with Craig having resigned to move to Vermilion.
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New principal takes charge at Westwood Elementary
Erica Ward began her two year term as Westwood Elementary principal on her first day in a largely empty office. She will immerse in operations and curriculum as teachers return August 27 and students on August 29. Ward, from Port Clinton, signed an $81,000 annual salary contract and attended a district meeting with staff. She met with community members, parents and children who introduced themselves on Wednesday.
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