DeWine signs anti-DEI bill in Ohio colleges reform
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 1 banning DEI programs and reshaping public higher education. The law requires civics courses, limits faculty bargaining and tenure, and prohibits classroom influence on controversial topics. Critics warn it damages the economy and academic freedom while supporters say it protects intellectual diversity.
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Lorain students unite for district concert festival
Lorain Schools held the second all district concert spanning 14 buildings with choir and band students from 12 grades performing Pharrell Williams song Happy. French composer Benoit Barrail arranged it. Rosa Parks Middle in Villabé, France joined via video as technical issues limited the encore before a medical emergency briefly paused the event.
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Avon Schools name stadium sponsor Westland Heating
Avon High School will rename the Avon Stadium to Westland Heating and Air Conditioning Stadium for the 2025 26 season after a five year naming rights contract through 2029 30. Westland will pay 165000 total with 25000 each season plus an initial branding fee this August. The sponsor will appear on banners programs signs and the stadium entrance with logos on the field. Zack Mitchell owner of Westlake based Westland is an Avon High School graduate.
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Lorain County Community College police academy graduates 22 cadets
The Chronicle Telegram reports 22 cadets graduated from Lorain County Community College Police Academy at Stocker Arts Center Hoke Theatre on March 27. Most hires went to Northeast Ohio police departments including Lorain and Elyria, with class president W. Logan Crowell hired by Elyria.
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