Elyria Schools brace for funding shift as taxes rise
Elyria Schools officials warn that higher local property tax values will boost local revenue but shrink state and federal funding. Treasurer Colleen Aholt says overall funding may drop despite a $34 million local take, with a 10-year emergency levy of 4.9 mills on May 6 aimed at raising $6.4 million annually.
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Elyria Schools
Ohio
Lorain County
Craig Snodgrass
Ser
Colleen Aholt
Board of Education
Aholt
Man in handcuffs escapes during Elyria arrest
Elyria police search for Donte Parker II, 23, who escaped Monday night with hands cuffed behind his back after an arrest at a Washington Avenue apartment. He fled across the street and was last seen toward the Black River as ice hindered river boat searches. Authorities pressed with foot, K9, and drone efforts. mother speaks of worst fears while urging information.
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Elyria
Donte Parker II
Parker
Washington Avenue
Black River
Fire
Charlton
Jlarson
Cityofelyria.org
Mielcarek resigns from Clearview School Board
Michael Mielcarek submits resignation to Clearview School Board effective immediately citing health concerns and desire to pursue other commitments. He has served since 2018 and will be replaced by the board to fill the remaining term through year end 2026, with Lorain County Elections directing selection.
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Sheffield Twp
Clearview Schools
Board of Education
Michael Mielcarek
Jerome Davis
Mary Ann Nowak
Mielarek
Lorain County Joint Vocational School Board
JVS
Clearview
Mielcarek
Mike
Lorain County Board of Elections
Paul Adams
Clearview School Board
Warehouse shooting at Ohio plant leaves one dead
In New Albany Ohio a 28 year old man Bruce Reginald Foster III is in custody after a shooting at an industrial park warehouse. He faced immediate arrest and was to be arraigned. Five others were wounded and evacuated to hospital. Police say Foster spoke with investigators. A stun gun restrained him when he refused to surrender. The incident prompted evacuations and drone aided searches.
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New Albany
Ohio
Bruce Reginald Foster III
Greg Jones
Jones
U.S
Dan Deville
Foster
Mount Carmel East Hospital
Siren's Curse Tilt Track Lifts At Cedar Point
Cedar Point raised the 45 ton tilt track of Siren's Curse to the coaster’s 160 foot highest point on Monday. The 2,966 foot ride reaches 58 mph with 13 weightless moments and two 360 degree zero gravity rolls, features siren audio and LED lighting, and opens this summer.
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Cedar Point
Sandusky Amusement Park
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