Daniel M. Shepherd Remembered at Career Center Dedication
Daniel M. Shepherd, 23, commander of an M7 Bradley unit, was killed August 15 by a homemade bomb. His family describes months of grief as Kassie Shepherd and their infant son lean on relatives, while the community mourns and a memorial service honors the fallen soldier.
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Kassie Shepherd
Karen
Daniel Shepherd
Llyria
Daniel M. Shepherd
Amily
Amvets Post 32
Lorain County
Troy
Shepherd
Kassie
Daniel
Early planting surges across Ohio farms and counties
Farmers report far exceeds normal progress with 54 percent of corn planted. Officials note a much earlier start than typical and a wetter week boosting field work. Weather could decide if early seed will mature, as machinery upkeep and livestock care continue amid wet soil and drought concerns.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iaid James Skeeles
Ohio State University Extension Office
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USDA
McConnell
Georgia bride to marry after cross country runaway escape
Anna Macias Aguayo reports that Jennifer Wilbanks, 32, fled her suburban Georgia wedding plans before the ceremony. Police traced a cross country trip ending in Albuquerque where she confessed jitters prompted the disappearance. No charges were filed as officers and volunteers searched for her during the days apart.
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Albuquerque
Nlm
Jennifer Wilbanks
Georgia
Wilbanks
Rip Tha
Las Vegas
New
Ray Schultz
Levy Would Boost Streets and Parks Spending in Elyria
Elyria voters consider a 0.25 percent income tax hike to fund Streets and Parks departments. Mayor Grace says the levy would add two Streets workers now and enable hiring 12 firefighters if approved, while Police gain six officers. Department leaders emphasize aging gear and stretched staff amid road projects and safety needs.
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Fire Department
East Broad Street
Bill Grace
Elyria
Parks and Recreation and Streets
Gary Dickerson
Dickerson
Streets
Streess
Michael Medders
Streets and Parks and Recreation
Dana Reeve on Life After Christopher Reeve’s Death
Dana Reeve discusses coping with loss after actor Christopher Reeve’s death, addressing grief, family, and moving forward with personal projects and public advocacy. She reflects on resilience, memory, and continuing his legacy while navigating private grief.
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Dana Reeve
Actor Christopher Reeve
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City of Elyria
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