Kaptur Wins Re election to 22nd Term in Ohio District
U S Representative Marcy Kaptur defeats state Rep. Derek Merrin by a narrow margin to secure a 22nd term, preserving her status as the longest serving woman in the House. Final results certified by Lucas County show Libertarian Tom Pruss with about 4 percent. Merrin’s Trump endorsement failed amid intra GOP tensions and contested speakership dynamics.
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U.S
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Donald Trump
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Kaptur
Lucas County Board of Elections
Toledo
Associated Press
Tom Pruss
Ohio
OpenSecrets
Washington
America
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Statehouse
Trump
Jason Stephens
Missing Mansfield teen found dead under suspicious circumstances
Trentin Isaac, 16, who vanished Nov. 12 in Mansfield, was found dead Tuesday in Harrison County and taken to the coroner. Police said there are more questions than answers and urged the public to submit information, including any videos or social media content, to aid the investigation. A GoFundMe mourning the loss described him as beloved by family and friends.
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Mansfield
Harrison County
GoFundMe
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Trentin
Public transit funding aids Western Cuyahoga microtransit study
State Rep. Patrick Brennan announced 17.5 million dollars to 16 Ohio counties for the Workforce Mobility Partnership Program. The Greater Cleveland RTA will study first and last mile microtransit in western Cuyahoga and eastern Lorain to boost job access and the local economy. Lorain’s chief assistant prosecutor Mallory Santiago kicked off a bid for Lorain Municipal Court judge, aiming at Judge Mihok’s seat. She oversees the city’s victim advocate program and has a background in criminal defense and Guardian Ad Litem work. Ohio Supreme Court ordered Summit County attorney Gerald Walton suspended 18 months, stayed with probation and oversight, for misconduct in a Lorain County case and failure to handle a client trust account and insurance issues. Walton must reimburse the client and is monitored by another attorney during probation.
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D-Parma
Ohio
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Lorain
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Mark Mihok
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Sharon Kennedy Walton
Walton
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Supreme Court
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Lorain County
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Ohio Supreme Court
Avon School Bond Discussion Faces Long-Term Needs
Avon school leaders discussed a potential bond to fund a new elementary school within the next decade to replace aging 70-year-old buildings. Board members urged broader resident outreach and survey feedback after a county property value reassessment spiked by about 31 percent. The board plans to revisit the topic in spring and December with a more concrete plan for extending facilities and long-term district planning.
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Alissa Gault
Avon
Gault
Lorain County
Columbia considers bond options for high school and facilities
The district weighs a $38.5 million bond, potentially $40.4 million with next year’s increases, to address crowded cafeterias gyms and classrooms. A new high school or renovated options cost between $5.3 million and $47.1 million. A survey will gauge community needs while a five year forecast shows a dwindling cash balance by 2029 and potential operating levy in 2028. Next board meeting is 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8.
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Bansek
Brassell
Patricia Eddy
Ondrejko
Haven Center expansion lauded amid homelessness debate in Lorain
Bradley highlighted that while the Haven Center expansion offers temporary relief, permanent supportive housing is needed. Lorain City Council backed Broadway Commons, a 62 unit permanent housing project on East 21st Street and Broadway, awaiting funding. Ben Norton recalled the shelter’s impact while Jane Norton’s memory is honored with the project.
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