Eastern Heights to Welcome Sixth Graders in Pilot Transition
Kaitlyn Campitello, a McKinley Elementary fifth grader, will join the first sixth grade class at Eastern Heights Junior High as the district experiments adding sixth through eighth grades. The move follows school closures and staff reductions to balance a 2010 deficit, with Eastern Heights boasting a 1952 founding as a five to eight school and strong state ratings, honors classes, clubs, and 244 computers.
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Lorain County Fair unveils Vince Gill concert lineup
The Lorain County Fair announced its 2026 featured performers. Country music legend Vince Gill will headline an acoustic show at 7 30 p m on August 18 with tickets at 30 dollars. The following night August 19 also features a 7 30 p m start.
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Casino push seeks Ohio voter backing for Clinton County site
Two Cleveland area natives join veteran casino developer to urge voters to approve a single Clinton County casino between Columbus and Cincinnati. An artist’s rendition depicts the complex in southern Ohio and hints at the economic benefits.
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Cincinnati
Sheffield Lake to fine woman for cats
Victoria Wilson, 77, faces fines of 150 dollars per day after a vote upheld a 1999 four cat per household limit. Police will enforce the daily penalties until she reduces her about 80 felines at the Sheffield Lake home.
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Dennis Bring
Diana Huska
Barrett review completed on possible charges against Matt Barrett
Sandusky County Prosecutor Tom Stierwalt has finished examining whether charges should be filed against former state Rep. Matt Barrett amid questions over topless photos on a state computer. Norwalk officials declined to disclose recommendations until they review the report, with no charging decision yet.
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Matt Barrett
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Stierwalt
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Six Months On Since Georgia Bar Vanishing
Six months after Justin Gaines, 19, vanished from a Georgia bar, investigators say they have exhausted leads. Gwinnett County sheriff’s officer David Schiralli notes 18 searches, 29 detectives, 2,100 man hours, 140 interviews, and 270 pieces of evidence without progress. Richard Gaines of North Ridgeville remains hopeful yet fears bad news any day.
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Justin Gaines
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Gwinnett County
David Schiralli
Gaines
Schiralli
Richard Gaines
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