Guilty in absentia amid courtroom chaos at Lorain County
Debating the verdict, Devante Gibbs was found guilty of rape kidnapping child endangering and felonious assault while absent from the Lorain County Justice Center. Supporters clashed with some victims’ relatives as deputies removed one man. Gibbs, free on bond, reportedly left to smoke and could not be located during deliberations. Judge Christopher Rothgery reminded Gibbs to stay near the court as sentencing options loom.
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Brad Dicken
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Devante Gibbs
Gibbs
Lorain County
Brian Darling
County Common Pleas
Christopher Rothgery
Justice Center
Darling
Steve Manheim
Urfunicle
Lorain County Justice Center
Wellington man indicted for church break in desecration and burglary
Jeffrey Anderson 26 faces felony counts of desecration and burglary after allegedly breaking into St Patrick Parish Wellington, using a stone planter to enter, urinating on a statue, and damaging a holy water font and a crucifix before police stopped him.
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Elyria
Wellington
Jeffrey Anderson
St. Patricks Parish
David Trask
Anderson
Trask
Timothy Barfield
Schools group gives CEO takeover bill an F
The Ohio School Board Association condemns House Bill 70 for Lorain Schools as a rushed Youngstown plan. Damon Asbury says the General Assembly gave no notice or opportunity for opposition testimony and warnings to affected boards. Serious consequences are anticipated for Lorain and Youngstown districts.
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Lorain
Ohio School Board Association
Damon Asbury
Youngstown
North Ridgeville teachers push benefits battle turnout
North Ridgeville Education Association and North Ridgeville Schools remain at odds after negotiations stalled since April. Over 200 teachers packed the Jan 21 board meeting while parents voiced support for educators. The 275 member union urges broad turnout for the Feb 21 session as wage and benefits talks extend beyond the expired three year package.
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North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville Education Association
NREA
Michael McMillan
Jim Powell
North Ridgeville board meeting set for Feb 21
The next board session is scheduled for 6 p.m. on February 21 in the community room at the North Ridgeville Education Center located at 5490 Mills Creek Lane in North Ridgeville.
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North Ridgeville
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