Lorain Baby Death Prompts Probe Into Abuse Claims
Julie St Clair mourns son Jayden Davidson who died from head and brain injuries at a Lorain hospital. Police say 24 year old Kevin Kimbrough, ex boyfriend and caregiver, is a suspect but held on unrelated charges as investigators probe possible abuse and await grand jury action. Jordan, 2, also hospitalized with signs of abuse as St Clair cooperates with police.
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Neighbors Spot Bruises and Suspect Abuse
Children Services officials say abuse often goes unreported but a single phone call can save a life. Neighbors recall bruises and worry, unsure how to act.
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Toddler survives fall from two stories in Elyria
Lisa Roberson of Elyria says her feisty 3 year old son opened a second floor window and fell two stories while she prepared her other children for bed. The incident left the child with unknown injuries but she prayed he would be OK.
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Keeping Teens From Running Up the Phone Bill
A light look at parental tactics to curb teenagers excessive phone use. The piece notes modern challenges of screen time and suggests practical limits while capturing a newsroom voice from the era.
Suspect in infant death faces theft charge in Lorain Court
Kevin Kimbrough 24 pleaded not guilty by video to an August 2005 theft of a PlayStation 2 while police probe his possible ties to the death of 8 month old Jayden Davidson. He was arrested after fleeing to Cleveland and a warrant led to his custody. The court date concerned the theft case, not the infant's death.
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Lorain School Board Delays 101 Layoffs Amid Budget Moves
The Lorain school board postponed laying off 101 employees while approving a temporary $89.6 million budget for 2007-08 and final $91 million for last year. District spokesman Dean Schnurr cited a need to clarify required actions before proceeding with cuts.
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School officials budgets show several six-figure salaries
Francis Watson and Anne Musil lead the middle and elementary divisions with salaries near 97 100 thousand and 99 000 respectively. Mike Smith and Amy Gioffredo hold manager roles around 75 000 and 48 000. Chuck Devore supervises building and grounds at 58 000. About 20 attendees at a noon meeting heard plans to cut these extra positions, according to Billy Kopp who represents custodial and maintenance staff.
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Mike Smith
Chuck Devore
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No More Taser Escape For Fretter In New Drunk Driving Arrests
Kristina Fretter, a 32 year old woman from Sheffield Lake, faces new drunken driving charges after two stops within a month, one May 26 in Sheffield Lake and another Sunday in Sheffield. Mayor Ondercin notes a prior Tasering incident involving Fretter in 2006 and the resignation of Patrolman Long after video surfaced.
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Township Trustees Press for Sheriff Patrols Funding
More than 100 trustees and residents urged Elyria officials to allocate 150000 more dollars to the Sheriff’s Office for expanded township patrols amid a 35 million budget shortfall. Carlisle Township trustee Jim Lee spoke at the meeting.
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