Lorain Residents Die In Railroad Crossing Crash
Victims identified as Lorain residents Jawad Al-Nimer and Mufideh Al-Nimer died at the Avon Belden Road crossing when their 57 year old Malibu failed to stop for downed gates and flashing lights. The Malibu was struck by a westbound CSX train and then by an eastbound train before aid arrived. Eyewitness Dan Draeger, two vehicles behind, described the sequence and debris after the collision. The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio Highway Patrol Elyria post.
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Jawad Al-Nimer
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Travis Hughes
Ohio Highway Patrol
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Al-Nimer
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What to do at crossing when gates trap car
A deadly collision in suburban New York and a separate Eaton Township crash raise the question of how to act when a crossing gates trap a car. Experts urge swift refusal to attempt breaking through and recommend exiting promptly if possible.
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Kasich Budget Proposal Could Shift School Funding
The Kasich two year budget plan would allocate state funding by district wealth, suggesting Lorain and Elyria could gain while Avon Lake with higher incomes might contribute more. The article contrasts median incomes and potential funding changes across districts.
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Lisa Roberson
Chronicle-Telegram
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Amherst
Columbia
Wellington
Oberlin
Avon
Clearview
N. Ridgeville
Avon weighs random drug tests for student athletes
Avon school leaders consider implementing random drug testing for student athletes. Avon Athletic Director Erich Frombach told the Board of Education about initial plans, noting district alignment with Amherst Vermilion and Elyria Catholic policies and his workshops at county and state levels. He believes the measure would be beneficial and warrants discussion.
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