Ruling hits teachers unions over fees in high court decision
In Columbus, unions seek to blunt a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling barring government workers from being forced to pay collective bargaining fees. Protests aim to prove unions’ value, recruit members, and counter opt outs amid broader political strain on unions.
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FireFish Festival Returns to Lorain in September
Lorain will host the FireFish Festival September 21 and 22 from 4 to 11 p.m. along Broadway. The event features performances and art culminating in the burning of a giant fish sculpture designed this year by Daniel McNamara, with students from Lorain County Community College assisting. FirstEnergy Foundation sponsors the festival with support from the Ohio Arts Council.
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Midview Schools seeks applicants to fill board seat
Midview Board of Education seeks candidates to fill the unexpired term of member David Kleinhenz who died June 20 at age 51. President Tom Tomasheski recalled milestones during Kleinhenz's tenure including three new elementary schools, an award-winning middle school, an early artificial turf field in Lorain County, and a successful levy approval after 23 years, plus advancement of STEAM education.
Medina man in jail after grand jury rape case
An Elyria man, Gary L. McCain Jr., 45, was indicted by a county grand jury on rape gross sexual imposition and kidnapping in an incident involving a 6-year-old. He remained in Medina County Jail on 50,000 bond pending video arraignment before Judge Joyce V. Kimbler. The case, reported from Windfall Road Sharon Township, stems from a June 23 party visit and remains under investigation.
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Joyce V. Kimbler
One Injured in Avon I-90 Roll-Over Crash
An afternoon rollover on Interstate 90 near Avon left one man with non life threatening injuries. The Kia Soul struck the center median then fell down an embankment off Just Imagine Drive and into the weeds. He was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center for evaluation. Police continue investigating the cause.
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Lorain man walks to aid paralyzed veterans on Labor Day
Lorain resident Eddie Hendershott, 80, plans a 15 mile trek from Veterans Memorial Park in Lorain to Wright Memorial Park in Oberlin to raise funds for the Paralyzed Veterans of America. He passed open heart surgery this year and moved the event to Labor Day for safer conditions.
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Labor Day
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Vets in court to get transportation help
In Lorain County Ohio veterans in the Veterans Treatment Court will receive transportation aid from a grant. Judge James Walther announced seven bikes with helmets locks bus tickets and gas cards to help veterans attend treatment court and probation appointments. The $6 900 grant from Operation Legal Help Ohio funded the bikes and transport tools in two payments.
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Lorain County
Ohio Attorney General's Office
James Walther
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Operation Legal Help Ohio
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