World Youth Tournament closes in Lorain hosts international teams
After eight days of competition Brad Friedel's Premier Soccer Academies hosted a world title worthy event in Lorain. More than 1,000 fans attended as players from around the world showcased young talent. Local reactions praised the event and even Applebee's saw a sales uptick amid the tournament crowds.
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Corissa Faria
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Donors rally for attack victim in Grafton benefit
More than 300 volunteers gathered at the Wells home to raise funds for Shawn Stevens who was paralyzed after a May assault in Carlisle Reservation. Sharon Wells said raffles likely pushed totals above 1000 dollars to assist Stevens and her family with home renovations for wheelchair use.
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Gary Wells
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Russia to Pull Back as Georgia Cease Fire Signed
Russian forces retreat from western Georgia after President signs cease fire plan. Soldiers move from Senaki toward the Abkhazian border as Moscow signals end of offensive.
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Ussian
Senaki
Georgia
Background checks on teachers lag behind schedule
Hundreds of longtime Ohio educators will return to classrooms before the state conducts required background checks. Fingerprints submission is delayed until Sept. 5 due to a backlog in federal checks. The Ohio Department of Education prioritizes new licensees, while Jim Miller expects no major criminal findings for longtime staff.
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Roof Fire At Elyria Foundry Draws Dozens Of Firefighters
Dozens of firefighters battled a roof top dust collector fire at Elyria Foundry on Filbert Street Sunday. Crews protected the building as the collector burned itself out and officials estimated about 40 thousand dollars in damage. Mutual aid from Avon and Lorain assisted, with 13 on scene and 12 off duty called in. Plant officials suspect a hot ember sparked the blaze while the exact cause remains undetermined.
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Filbert Street
James Cawley
Avon
Lorain
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