Lorain Fill the Bus drive ends today donations sought
Lorain Schools Fill the Bus drive ends today with donations accepted at Gen Johnnie Wilson Middle School during orientation and after hours. Items include binders backpacks crayons pens and uniforms sought from the community with organizers noting ongoing county support and rising need amid poverty.
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Johnnie Wilson
Washington Ave
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Elaine Ann Birkline dies at 84 in Amherst Township
Elaine Ann Birkline nee Mollison 84 longtime Amherst Township resident died August 13 2014 at Life Care Nursing Home Elyria born June 24 1930 in Lorain graduated Lorain High School worked 25 years as AAA travel advisor active at St Joseph Church choir and school secretary member of WHO CC A T V R Car Club survived by son Charles D. Birkline and wife Michelle daughter Lynne M Se bring and husband Doug grandchildren Michael Arango Kari Hutchison Jake and Josh Birkline three great grandchildren predeceased by husband Donald C Birkline mother Eva and stepfather Donald Burkhart calling hours August 17 2014 4 pm funeral 6 pm Hempel Funeral Home Amherst burial private memorials to Crossroads Hospice.
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Elyria
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St. Joseph Catholic School
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Michael Arango
Kari Hutchison
Jake
Josh Birkline
Donald Charles Birkline
Eva
Nee Greulich
Donald Burkhart
Hempel
Cleveland Ave
Crossroads Hospice
Rockside Rd
Cleveland
Hempelfuneralhome.com
Howard Wayne Reed 1943 2014 obituary from Elyria
Howard Wayne Reed 71 of Elyria died August 12 2014 at New Life Hospice Center St Joseph after long illness. He lived in Elyria 10 years and Florida 34 years born February 2 1943 in Elyria worked as a concrete finisher for over 50 years retired from Concrete Works Local Union 5. Survived by wife Judy D Reed and many nieces and nephews. Burial at North Murray Ridge Cemetery following funeral at Busch Funeral Home Elyria on August 18 2014 with Pastor Jim Deasley officiating memorials to Elyria Four Square Church.
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Wayne” Reed
New Life Hospice Center
St. Joseph
Elyria
Florida
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Elyria Four Square
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Dorothy
Elyria Four Square Church
Concord Ave
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Schools test Google Chromebooks in fourth grade pilot
District officials push Google Chromebooks for classroom use and online testing in fourth grade. Tech director Scott Wuensch emphasizes real world skills and gradual rollout next year, with teacher buy in driving the initiative.
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Scott Wuensch
Wuensch
Avon plans sidewalks and trails to serve new middle school
Avon keeps widening sidewalks with 20 miles built over 20 years and 1 million to fund a pedestrian bridge over French Creek while seeking federal Safe Routes to Schools grants. City plans include Route 83 and Long Road work, with costs shared by homeowners via a 10 year tax assessment.
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Long Road
Pam Fechter
Avon
Lorain County
Fechter
Chester Road
Detroit Road
Kline Ditch
Veterans Park
Kinzel Road
Stoney Ridge Road
Kline
French Creek
Gay Games athletes feel welcomed in Cleveland area
Out of town and international athletes at the weeklong Gay Games in Cleveland and Akron praise the region’s warm reception. Beach volleyball spectators report friendly helpers and clear directions as San Francisco resident Jason Garrett notes Northeast Ohio’s surprising lack of a gay-friendly reputation.
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Akron
San Francisco
Jason Garrett
Northeast
Ohio
Brother remembered for generous life and annual Christmas party
Ritenauer recalls his brother who hosted a yearly It's a Wonderful Life party at Emerald Valley. He says his sibling lived a life worthy of the film, outgoing and kind, shaping how others saw him with warmth and hospitality.
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Emerald Valley
Frank Capra
James Stewart
Scott Ritenauer
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