Elyria weighs public health options amid budget strain
Elyria City Health District faces uncertain funding as city leaders consider consolidating with Lorain County General Health District. Mayor Holly Brinda notes ongoing discussions and a feasibility study funded 18 months ago. Health Commissioner Kathy Boylan says the year’s budget is set, but next year remains unclear amid countywide financial pressures. Lorain has dissolved its department and Avon Lake is pursuing a similar move, guiding Elyria’s deliberations. County officials anticipate talks with city leaders soon.
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Therapy dog Jameson calms Sailorway Middle students
At Sailorway Middle School in Vermilion a 4 year old therapy dog named Jameson visits every Wednesday to ease anxiety and stress among grades four to seven. He weighs 63 pounds and is a pit bull and dogue de Bordeaux mix, living with teacher Janelle Molenaar when off duty.
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North Ridgeville district rolls out major changes
North Ridgeville plans a high tech alternative school relocation of elementary pupils and a 1.4 million Education Center renovation to house pre K and kindergarten. By 2017 18 about 2100 of 4300 students will begin at a new 58.1 million middle school for grades 3 through 8 funded by a 61 million bond and operating levy, easing district finances for further upgrades. Superintendent Jim Powell says the moves are a domino effect from the new school and stadium complex.
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