Elyria native Bartoletta wins long jump gold in Rio
Elyria High School graduate Tianna Bartoletta claimed the women's long jump title at the Rio Summer Olympics, earning another gold medal for the U S in a Wednesday night final. She has previously been a world champion and Olympic medalist, reinforcing her status among elite track athletes.
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Elyria Schools Open Under Warm First Day
Elyria custodial staff opened buildings at 6 a.m. to cool classrooms with windows open and fans on as more than 6,000 students returned for the new school year. Principal Jack Dibee noted measures to reduce heat, including lights out in bright rooms and water breaks for students. State Sen. Gayle Manning has proposed a bill to start K-12 schools after Labor Day statewide to avoid August heat, aligning with traditional summer breaks and easing air conditioning gaps in some districts.
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Wellington School adopts random drug testing policy
Wellington district approves a new random drug testing policy for middle and high school students in co curricular activities, driving, or volunteering for the pool. A parent student and community information meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Patricia Lindley Performing Arts Center.
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Patricia Lindley
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Avon Lake firefighter accused of blackmailing co-worker
Investigators seized electronic devices from a Avon Lake firefighter as part of a probe into an attempt to force a second firefighter to quit. The blackmail scheme began in February with a threatening letter urging resignation by March 1, 2016.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Lorain County
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Wellington seeks new school board member
The Wellington school board must fill the vacancy left by Lois Wulfhoop who resigns effective Sept. 1 and moves out of district. Applications are due by Sept. 12 with interviews and selection to follow. Lois and Tim Wulfhoop faced scrutiny earlier this year over the district’s 2014 hiring decision.
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Wellington Dukes football week one crowd plan
Wellington High School asks fans to bring lawn chairs for the first home scrimmage against Rittman due to no bleacher plan. Junior high scrimmage at 5 p.m., varsity to follow. admission five dollars or bring a white bath towel for free entry. A special school board meeting is set for 4 p.m. to discuss bleacher options.
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