Lorain County Reports 21 Deaths in 2023 Traffic Crashes
Lorain County Public Health notes 21 fatalities from 20 crashes in 2023 with factors including no seat belts in use in 54 percent of crashes and alcohol involvement in 40 percent. The Fatality Review Committee reviewed five July to November incidents, urging sober, focused driving and safe rides home this holiday season.
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Lorain County Public Health
Safe Communities Coalition
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Safe Communities
LorainCounty Health.com
Oberlin Students Named for Ohio Honor Bands this Weekend
Five Oberlin High School musicians earn spots in Ohio honor ensembles. Grant Squires Maia Hoyle Smith E J Thomas Toby Hopkins perform in Kent State all star bands while Grace Petzak joins an Ohio State High School Honor Band.
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Ohio
Grant Squires
Maia Hoyle- Smith
E.J. Thomas
Toby Hopkins
Grace Petzak
Ryan Jaeckin
Jaeckin
Midwest Clinic
Watts case ends with no charges in pregnancy loss inquiry
The Trumbull County prosecutor says Watts committed no crime after follow up investigation. Reproductive rights groups praise the decision, citing racial bias and chilling effects on care. Ohio activists urge education and legislation to prevent future prosecutions.
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Trumbull
Dennis Watkins
Watts
In Our Own Voice
Brittany Watts
Regina Davis Moss
Ohio Physicians For Reproductive Rights
Ohio
Watkins
Ohio to Fund Body-Worn Cameras for Police Agencies
Gov. DeWine says body-worn cameras protect officers and the public as Ohio awards 10.7 million in grants. All qualified agencies establishing new programs receive funding, with leftovers used to upgrade aging cameras increase storage or hire retention staff.
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Ohio
Office of Criminal Justice Services
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