Vermilion OKs drug testing policy for students
Vermilion school board approved a proposed drug testing policy at its Monday meeting. The policy requires random tests for students in athletics extracurriculars and those buying parking passes, with Great Lakes Biomedical conducting tests costing 20 to 54 dollars per student. Results stay with a designated school official and counseling is available for positives.
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Vermilion
Sid Jordan
Great Lakes Biomedical
Tracy Lewis
Phil Pempin
Tim Rini
Pempin
Sherry Innes
Cedar Point unveils GateKeeper winged coaster at park
Cedar Point previews its 16th major roller coaster GateKeeper a winged ride with four abreast seating and a 164 foot lift hill drop set to open in May The project includes a $30 million coaster and a redesigned main entrance plaza visitors will pass beneath the ride upon park entry.
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Sandusky
Cedar Point
John Hildebrandt
North Olmsted man drowns off Avon Lake
An unidentified 34 year old North Olmsted man apparently drowned Monday evening at Miller Road Park near Avon Lake. Police would not identify him until notifying his family.
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Avon Lake
Miller Road Park
Lorain Schools See Conflict Over Reading Program Funds
Lorain Board of Education leaders warn stricter state third grade reading rules may block students. They seek to shield progress with the federal funded Success for All program, but the Ohio Department of Education restricts its use for state initiatives under Kasich era law. Interim Superintendent Ed Branham voices frustration over funding constraints.
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Lorain
Lorain Board of Education
Ohio Department of Education
Tee
John Kasich
Ed Branham
Judge gives probation to teacher who had sex with student
Constance Yacobozzi, a former North Ridgeville High School teacher, received three years probation for two counts of sexual battery with a 17-year-old student. She must register as a sex offender every 90 days for life and perform community service. Prison remains possible if probation is violated.
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Elyria
North Ridgeville
Constance Yacobozzi
Lorain County Common Pleas
Mark Bedeski
Yacobozzi
Bedeski
Richard Lillie
Lillie
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