Driver drunk in wreck that killed 5 year old on Route 57
John Douglas, with a blood alcohol level of 0.28, drove an Oldsmobile into a school bus and a tractor trailer on Route 57 near Midway Mall, killing 5 year old Michael Lance and injuring ten others. Barbara Lance's son died. daughter Donna 11 survived with critical injuries. Douglas, 44, lacked a license and had prior violations. Funeral plans for Michael Lance were being arranged in Fremont.
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Lorain eighth grader Jamey Fraysier wins district spelling bee
Jamey Fraysier, son of John and Nancy Fraysier, won the 1988 Lorain North District Spelling Bee at Learwood High School, defeating 34 spellers from 15 schools to advance to the regional and Scripps Howard National Bee. Top finishers move on April 8 with regional champions joining others from Oberlin.
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Elling
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Man with dual names linked to fatal Route 57 crash near Midway Mall
Barbara Lance of Elyria knew a polite handyman named John Johnson who turned out to be John Douglas a 44 year old with a criminal past. His altered identities collided with a school bus and a tractor trailer, killing Lance s 5 year old son and injuring her 11 year old daughter. Douglas had a blood alcohol of 0.28 and a wine bottle was found at the scene. Lance recalls no warning signs while he stayed at her home after meeting at Grace Hospital.
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Coat hanger linked to Lorain boy's death in court
Lorain detectives testified that bruises on 3-year-old Joshua Malone matched a bent coat hanger found in his room. Jeffery Valentine, the boyfriend of Joshua's mother, faces murder charges sent to the Lorain County grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Joshua's mother Rachel Peguero also faces charges and the case hinges on police interviews and disputed events surrounding the boy's death.
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