Graduation skirmish as Elyria seniors race to walk
At Elyria High School Joy Jones and Jim Wall lead a late week push to ensure remaining seniors meet graduation credits. With crammer classes planned, staff chase down students and recheck grades to guarantee graduation for every senior.
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Gear Up program faces end as funding runs out
Elyria Schools once relied on GEAR UP now College Now to spark college plans among students. The federally funded program has helped hundreds visit campuses and rethink graduation but funding is ending in 2012, threatening ongoing support and future college access efforts.
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Poland Seminary tops Keystone 4 0 to capture softball state title
Poland Seminary defeated Keystone 4 0 at Firestone Stadium Akron to claim the Division 1 state crown. Erin Gabriel pitched a one hit shutout fanning 10 as Keystone, the top Division II team, was held to three baserunners. Keystone finishes 32 2 after a 34 home run season while Poland improves to 25 2 after losing to Keystone in the regular season.
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Balloons Rise Despite Weather Delays At Wellington Event
After thunderstorm threats, the fourth annual Balloonfest in Wellington saw several tethered rides go up while eight balloons lit the sky at dusk. Sponsor Connie Boase highlighted clean air and senior services as funds for the event, which has varied balloon totals in its first years.
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Judge Tosses Breath Tests In Ohio Drunk-Driving Case
A central Ohio municipal judge will not allow evidence from the Intoxilyzer 8000 portable breath tester until the state proves its scientific accuracy. The Ohio Health Department funded 700 machines with a federal grant, with about 220 in use across 79 counties. The department calibrates and certifies the devices but faces defense challenges to their results.
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Compliant arrest leads to new charge for Elyria man
Gregory Iski, 51, was arrested Thursday in Elyria on public intoxication charges in the 300 block of Broad Street. Police report says he yelled at bank patrons, sat on a stoop with a half empty vodka bottle, and was charged later with filing a false allegation of police officer misconduct.
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