Not-Forgotten Box kicks off 2024 drive in Elyria
The Chronicle-Telegram launches its Not-Forgotten Box toy and food drive for 2024 running December 2 to 14. A local veterans group donated cash to fund more gifts and aid holiday relief, with American Legion Post No. 12 giving $10,000 to start the effort at 393 Ohio St. in Elyria.
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Not-Forgotten Box drive nets 201 toys in Lorain County
Post Cmdr Sam Wolfe notes yearly hefty donations from charity gaming funds for a good cause. Lorain County Safety Council delivers 201 toys, led by Tony Gallo of the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce. It marks the 20th year of participation with member drives and checks.
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Mother and son die in Amherst Township house fire
Lorain County sheriff's deputies probe the Amherst case after a Wednesday morning fire on Broadway Street ended with the deaths of Risa Louks, 46, and her son Alex Louks, 9. Coroner confirms gunshot wounds. investigators deem it murder-suicide. Elementary student Alex attended Powers Elementary. district offering counseling as community mourns.
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Alex Louks
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Amherst
Brandon Cimacchia
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Powers
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Tion
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Broadway Street
Guy Louks
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Avon Lake schools weigh cuts after bond failure
Parents protested planned budget trims for 2025-26 affecting swimming golf hockey gymnastics and bowling plus Erieview Elementary at Avon Lake High School urging the Board of Education to seek cuts elsewhere. Beth Wallace led pleas noting student athletes as victims and calling for fair athletics cuts.
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Board of Education
Wakeman Fire Board meeting ends in shouting match
The Wakeman Fire Board session descended into a heated exchange after a fatal Verlin Street house fire on October 5 that killed Cynthia Jackson and her 12-year-old daughter Nichole Senghas. Family members pressed for accountability while a firefighter clashed over the 911 call and entry decisions. Brady Senghas, 7, escaped through a bathroom window to make the call.
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