Abdication of Elyria chief surprises few insiders
New Elyria Police Chief Dennis Will steps aside before taking the top job, citing reluctance and a possible pay cut, while Greg White and Medders maneuver for leadership. The piece also references fertility topic and a state lawmaker’s stance on affirmative action, illustrating a mix of local politics and broader commentary.
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Dennis Will
Elyria
Greg White
Civil Service Commission
Will
Derwood
Medders
White
ceive
wade
Lorain
commerce
School head interviews begin in Elyria
Elyria board conducted interviews with five superintendent candidates over Monday and Tuesday. Applicants showed solid knowledge of district debt, test scores, and demographics and emphasized collaboration with parents, staff, and media. They stressed building consensus while noting a strong leader must make unpopular decisions when needed. The board plans a closed session Tuesday to narrow the field.
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ELYRIA
William Ivancic
ics
Ivancic
Clinton forum to energize race dialogue at Akron
President Clinton visits the University of Akron for a 90 minute town hall on race relations at E J Thomas Center with community leaders students and three authors. About 3000 people expected in the audience as Clinton aims to spark a national discussion amid some criticism of limited diverse views.
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AKRON
Clinton
University of Akron
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Center
WEOL expands news and sports programming with new shows
WEOL outlines plans to keep hourly and half hour news updates, maintain Paul Harvey segments, Backyard Beat, and regional sports coverage including OHIO State Buckeyes and Cleveland teams. New features include One-On-One sports call-in show and AP wire for national and world news.
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James. Whitmore
Paul Harvey
Charles Behnke
Ohio State University
Ohio State Buckeyes
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Lumberjacks
Whitmore
Associated Press
Two Head Start teachers in Elyria avoid criminal charges
Elyria officials said no criminal charges will be filed against two Head Start teachers accused of tying a four year old boy’s hands during class. The case centered on alleged child endangering and abuse, but authorities deemed the act noncriminal and ruled it a case of poor judgment or a misguided game.
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ELYRIA
Terry
Pete” Shilling
Shilling
William Locke
Community Action Agency
Locke
Candace Shannon
Delilah addi
Gaddi
Shannon
Lawrence Smith
Blood Bank appoints Click to lead amid union talk
Elyria Ohio Lorain County Blood Bank selects Click as president and CEO to start January 5 amid declines in donations, financial strain, and union organizing efforts. He vows to cut costs and address immediate challenges as trustees push for stability. The new leader acknowledges preliminary union discussions and plans a rapid, ground‑level start.
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ELYRIA
Lorain County Blood Bank
Blood Bank
Click
Office and Professional Employees International Union
Richard Cluck
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