Social Worker indicted in abuse case over cages for special needs children
Cleveland prosecutors say Jaine Thompson a licensed social worker hired by Michael and Sharon Gravelle faces misdemeanor failing to report abuse and felony complicity to endangering children as authorities allege the couple kept 11 to 15 year olds with fetal alcohol and pica disorders in painted enclosures. Prosecutor Russ Leffler notes the complicity charge is unusual and part of the case hinges on Thompson's involvement.
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Cleveland
Jaine Thompson
Michael
Sharon Gravelle
Thompson
Huron County
Russ Leffler
Leffler
Ohio case highlights social work ethics and child welfare failures
The Gravelles fight custody after allegations of endangering children in Wakeman. Experts blame overburdened systems, weak oversight, and gaps in communication while officials note ethics must guide social workers. The case prompts state investigations into Ohio foster care and adoptive reviews as advocates urge safeguards and accountability.
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Ohlo Department of Job and Family Services
Gravelles
Shay Bilchik
Child Welfare League of America
Ohio
Gravelle custody hearing to proceed on independent tracks
Juvenile Court Administrator Christopher Mushet said custody and criminal proceedings against the Gravelles will move forward on separate tracks. Charges include endangering and falsification related to adoption subsidy, with extra supervised visits continuing as scheduled at Sarah's House in Norwalk. Some children may testify as witnesses. Local prosecutor Rues Leffler outlined the cases.
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Christopher Mushet
Gravelles
Mushed
Eels
Kenneth Myers
Sarah
Shady Lane
Norwalk
Cas
Huron County
Rues Leffler
Private social worker testifies in Gravelle child endangerment case
Authorities charged the Gravelles with multiple felony counts of child endangerment for allegedly forcing adopted children to sleep in cages with motion alarms. Thompson, a state certified social worker with 40 years’ experience, testified about weekly visits and neurological therapy. She defended the alarms as safety measures and plans to retire after helping the Gravelle children. Arraignment is set for 1 p.m. Feb 28 in Huron County Common Pleas Court.
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Gravelles
Cags
Thompson
Ohio
Hight
Gravelie
Laubenthal
Gravelle
Huron County Common Pleas Court
Avon Parents Attend Meeting Over Student Meningitis Case
About 150 parents and students packed the school gymnasium after a girl contracted bacterial meningitis. Officials stressed it is not an epidemic, urged calm, and explained Ciprofloxacin side effects. The district notified Lorain health authorities and offered a contact number for concerns.
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Health Department
Matus
Lorain City
Lorain County
Lottery Megs Millions numbers draw update
Lottery officials corrected Tuesday draw results listing numbers 97 3443 49 54 and Mega Ball 3. No ticket matched all six. jackpot for Friday's drawing is projected at 145 million dollars.
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Megan Milions
Kicker
Lottery results roundup across states and draws
A dense list of daily lottery outcomes from multiple states shows Pick 2 Pick 3 and Pick 4 results, Lot O Play jackpots, Rolling Cash and Gash draws with various jackpots. Notable figures include Mega Millions with a $145 million estimated jackpot and several daily totals across Pennsylvania Michigan West Virginia Ohio and more.
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Otvio
Mion
Lot
Jacknar
Milion
Pennsylvania
Big
Michigan
Dally
West Virginia — Daily
Ohio
Lot 'O
Fred Ball
Finling
Rolling Gash
Chronicle contact and service information for Elyria paper
The Elyria Chronicle lists editorial staff and contact numbers including managing editor Andrew Fr. Young and advertising lines. It provides circulation options for home delivery and motor routes, hours, and pricing, plus postal and office details for The Chronicle in Elyria Ohio.
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Cooper Hudnult
J Andraw
FR. Young
Patti Ewald
Mgr
Tom Meecha
Gary Cozart
Cooper Hudnutt
Philp
W. Kelly
Andrew Fr. Young
Matt Wasterhold
Dave Porczek
Elyria
U.S
Cheney recalls hunting accident with Harry Whittington
Former Vice President Dick Cheney described the moment Harry Whittington was struck while Cheney was aiming at a covey of quail. He said he informed the press the next day and defended the decision not to disclose the incident sooner. Whittington remained in stable condition after suffering a pellet to the heart and a mild heart attack.
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Cheney
Harry Whittington
Fox
Brit Hume
Harry
Katharine Armstrong
Luch
Armstrong
Whittington
Whitington
Texas
I Texas Hospital
White House
Andy Card
Ile
Bush
Whippet Missing After Desert Escape Sparks Vigil
Cindy Scott of Colorado Springs leads a chase for a missing AWOL whippet. The breeding female is valued highly and may have escaped into desert grounds near a maximum-security prison. Walton and Paul Leptane cancel travel as they search for the prized hound.
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Alazine
Cindy Scott
Colorado Springs
Colo
American Whippet Club
Bengtson
Walton
Vivi
Paul Leptane
Ojui
Wear Coast
Vermilion YMCA to consider Lorain Torpedoes and Turtles link
Vermilion Family YMCA board meets Monday to explore creating a new program for Lorain's Torpedoes and Turtles swim teams amid a pool shortfall. If an affiliation agreement is reached, Lorain County members may join Vermilion Y programs, with fees yet to be set.
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Vermilion Family Ymca
Loraine
Stefano
Stefano Sais
Lorain County
Vermilion
Lorain
Elyria
When Spouses Die From ailing Partners Health Link
A Harvard study by Christakis shows spouses face higher death risks after a partner’s serious illness and hospitalization. Within 30 days of a wife’s hospitalization a husband’s risk rose 36 percent, and a husband’s hospitalization raised a wife’s risk 44 percent. Stress and social isolation may drive the trend.
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Christakis
Roman Kozycky
Advocate Christ Haspstad
Oak Lawn
Chicago
Chiristakis
Harvard
New England Journal of Medicine
Carol Levin
The
Families and Health Data Proj
United Hospital Fund
New York
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National Association of Social Workers
Stepp
Ken Myers
Wakeman
Victor Groza
Case ‘Western Reserve University
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Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
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Cpowell
Chroniciat
Stephanie Fulop
Tressia Valenti
Reitenbach
Eke Ora
ALC, Hocutt
Arthur D. Mudnutt
Chronicle-Telegram Materia
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Parsons
Jovnn Teaut
Glvonicle
S Ofice
Bara Rutsko Btaptiena
Ratall
Tolsay
the Chronicle
Larain
Dave Richards
Loraine Awim
YMCA
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