Abused Palestinians describe harsher prison conditions abroad
Four former detainees tell the Associated Press that Israeli prisons run by the National Security Ministry have grown harsher since October 7, with beatings and overcrowding in Ofer and Naqab facilities. One released prisoner recalls nightly trauma and hallucinatory memories. Internally, officials say rights are observed but conditions have been pared to the minimum to deter terrorism.
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Ofer
West Bank
Associated Press
Gaza
Itamar Ben Gvir
Israel
Hamas
Muazzaz Abayat
Naqab
Bethlehem
Aya Abayat
Abayat
Sde Teiman
Gaza Strip
Physicians For Human Rights-Israel
Ben Gvir
Munthir Amira
Amira
National Security Ministry
Coca-Cola aids Elyria with Backpack Buddy food drive kickoff
Coca-Cola Consolidated and Elyria leaders launched a Backpack Buddy program to distribute food bags to local families at Backpacks at 1410 Lake Ave. Mayor Kevin Brubaker and police and council members joined Coca-Cola staff to support food insecurity amid slower Second Harvest donations. Community groups Lorain County Urban League and Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio collaborate with Elyria Schools, as volunteers noted rising need at Ely Stadium July distributions.
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Coca-Cola Consolidated
Lake Ave
Elyria
Kevin Brubaker
Chad Schneider
Brenda Davis
2Nd Ward
Donna Mitchell
Brubaker
Coca-Cola
Mandy Snyder
Ager
Snyder
Coca-Cola Co
District of Columbia
Lorain County Urban League
Second Harvest Food Bank
Ohio
Second Harvest
Ely Stadium
Elyria Schools
Open and affirming First Congregational UCC welcomes all
Veliconia and Kris Dornan discuss the church's decision to openly affirm LGBTQ individuals and others. They describe a deliberate shift toward inclusive faith, with outreach events planned this summer and a September pride celebration to help all feel welcome and supported.
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Veliconia
First Congregational Ucc
Kris Dornan
Dornan
Ily
Bailey
Kearstin Bailey
First Congregational United Church of Christ
North Ridgeville
Avon approves Mary Johnson to Tree Commission in unanimous vote
Avon City Council appointed Mary Johnson to the Tree Commission for a term ending December 31 2025, succeeding Shannon Laurenzi who left in May. Johnson swore in, while safety services director Duane Streator and City Manager Jensen updated on last week’s Lorain County storms and outages.
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Mary Johnson
Tree Commission
Johnson
Shannon Laurenzi
Jensen
Duane Streator
Streator
Avon Fire
Avon Police
Avon
City Council
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Chroniclet.com
Rania Brown
Avon Council
Gratton
Main St
Ora
Roy AO
Melissa Lynn Janowski
Grafton
Janowski
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