LifeWise director fired amid sexual conduct allegations
An email reveals LifeWise and a district church approached the district in summer 2023 to run a program. Renee Beck, hired as LifeWise Firelands program director, was terminated after allegations of sexual messages with students in 2018. Beck faced prior license actions and multiple license applications. LifeWise cited background checks and HR upgrades. no charges filed.
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LifeWise Push Expands in Lorain County Districts
Elyria Lorain and Sheffield-Sheffield Lake districts have surpassed 50 signatures for LifeWise religious instruction plans and a kickoff meeting is slated for July 16 in Sheffield-Sheffield Lake. Elyria and Lorain districts remain in preliminary steps while Vermilion district rejected LifeWise in 2023. The debate includes Ohio House Bill 445 which would require districts to adopt a policy enabling religious release time, a measure opposed by educators and the Ohio Education Association.
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Berea Schools bars religious release from core classes
Berea Schools voted on July 8 to update its policy so religious release time cannot take students out of any graded courses. The change classifies all graded courses as core curriculum, preventing missed class time for religious instruction. Beth Mlady of Cleveland.com reports concerns echo nationwide as LifeWise programs draw parent opposition via a 4000 member Facebook group.
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Nigeria school collapse kills 22 students
A two story Saints Academy building in Plateau state's Busa Busi community collapsed during morning classes, trapping more than 100 students. Authorities stated 22 died while 132 were rescued, with 154 initially reported trapped as rescue teams searched the rubble. Dozens of villagers gathered.
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Corrections and Clarifications Policy Released
Chronicle Telegram outlines a corrections process and contact number 329-7155 for reporting factual errors. The notice emphasizes commitment to accuracy and transparency in coverage.
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Victim and Cook deliver statements in court plea
The victim described trauma from the case and said she feels unsafe and betrayed by school jokes and questions. Cook offered a sorrowful apology as the defense noted forgiveness may come. A civil suit over the after prom party was paused while criminal charges proceed.
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Stella Papuga 100th Birthday Milestone Shown
Stella Papuga celebrates turning 100 born July 14, 1924 in McCullough Pennsylvania. She moved to Elyria in 1955 and built a large family with two sons, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and two great great great grandchildren. Contact Lucy Velez at 440-329-7178 or lvelez chroniclet.com to place a milestone notice.
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Mural design debates word choice for Project Ready mural
Project Ready youths urged a downtown mural to reflect their heart and avoid ads. Five members, including Elyria High junior Wimberley, told the commission July 2 the mural should empower students and make them feel seen in Elyria while awaiting wall prep and start of the painting.
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