Uninsured rise prompts more care in Lorain County
Lorain County experts report a 25 percent jump in demand at the Lorain County Free Clinic in early 2006 from the previous year. Director Paul Baumgartner notes about 35,000 adults 19 to 65 lack health coverage and cites growing needs during National Cover The Uninsured Week with upcoming free screenings and forums. The federally qualified center offers medical and dental care on a sliding scale at three locations and relies on volunteer staff.
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Lorain County
Lorain County Free Clinic
Paul Baumgartner
Baumgartner
Coalition For the
Catholic Charities Community Center
Lorain
Elyria
Richard Runser
Lorain County Health and Dentistry
Stephanie Wiersma
Free Clinic
Chestnut Street
Elyria Health Department
Oberlin
W. Lorain Street
Allen Medical Center
Christ Lutheran Church
Pearl Avenue
Mock trial lets students act out book scenes in Lorain County
Lorain County Gifted Consortium held a mock trial at the Lorain County Justice Center with 350+ students from 20 schools. John Butler from The Light in the Forest was cleared by a jury of fifth to eighth graders while peers served as prosecutors and witnesses in a learning exercise inspired by books from Animal Farm to Roll of Thunder.
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Elyria
John Butler
Lorain County Justice Center
Butler
Conrad Richter
Zach LaFleur
LaFleur
Learwood Middle School
Avon Lake
Sydney Stark
Lorain County
County Justice Center
Mary Lou Kaminski
George Orwell
Mildred Taylor
Kyleen Wilson
Columbia Middle School
Tests awaited in two fatal crash case on Case Road
North Ridgeville police chief said toxicology results may take about two weeks in the Case Road double fatal crash that killed Neil Erlenmeyer 18 and Lee Ormston 20 after their 2005 Hyundai Tiburon left the road and struck a carport. Survivors Kevin Gittere 18 was released. John Butcher 19 remained hospitalized. Investigators have sent car parts to the state lab for driver identification.
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North Ridgeville
Case Road
Richard Thomas
Ing
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Kevin Gittere
Avon Lake
John Butcher
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
Thomas
Chronicle wins state best newspaper in circulation division
The Chronicle was named best newspaper in the state in its circulation division by the Associated Press Society of Ohio. Bob Lynch won second place for best editorial cartoon, part of 13 individual honors plus the grand prize for general excellence. The paper also earned four first places, five second places, two thirds and two honorable mentions. Sportswriter Scott Petrak received an honorable mention and a national first for best sports columnist from the APSE. Patti Ewald, managing editor.
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Chronicle
Associated Press Society of Ohio
Bob Lynch
Kokoski Helps Process County Dog Licenses Amid Budget Tension
Elyria reports Commissioner Lori Kokoski spent a day opening envelopes and mailing dog tags as the county faces a backlog of more than 13 000 dog licenses. Auditor Mark Stewart warns renewal notices may be delayed due to funding cuts. Kokoski plans to return for more work today.
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Elyria
Lori Kokoski
County Auditor’s Office
Mark Stewart
Kokoski
Stewart
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Ormston
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