Avon man killed in apparent accidental shooting
Avon police report a 29 year old man Brandon Smith was shot in the head by roommate Ryan Raider 25. Smith died at Metro Health Medical Center after being transported from Avon Emergency Care Center. Raider faces reckless homicide and weapons while intoxicated charges and awaits arraignment in Avon Lake Municipal Court. Police say the shooting appears accidental.
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Levy debate shadows Columbia Middle School event
In Columbia, a bonfire at Columbia Middle School drew parents and students as Superintendent Graig Bansek spoke amid discussions of the district budget. The 5.5 mill levy on the November 5 ballot would fund the district facing about $3 million in cuts over four years, though leaders tried to keep focus on the celebration.
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District to Reinstate Programs and Cut Fees for 2014-15
The plan calls evaluating elective courses for 2014-15 when two or three will be brought back. Gifted program reinstated at Copopa and Columbia. Staff across custodial maintenance mechanics and special education secretary roles return to eight hours immediately. Limited high school bus service resumes January 15. Two new lunch monitors added at Copopa and Columbia. Seasonal maintenance funded again. Extracurriculars and cocurriculars resume for 2014-15. Outdoor education C-squad and freshmen boys basketball return. District mail service restored. Pay to participate for athletics and band reduced to 150 with no family cap starting 2014-15. Buildings may be used by community groups during regular custodial hours. District student fee remains 50.
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District plans cuts to staff and programs for 2014-15
In Columbia Station and Columbia High School, a levy failure may trigger the elimination of all sport and extracurricular activities for the 2014-15 year, combining Copopa Elementary and Columbia Middle schools guidance into a K-8 role, and reducing staff including an assistant principal and athletic director.
Lorain mayor's SUV stolen and recovered
Lorain Mayor Chase Ritenauer woke to a missing 2012 Buick Enclave from Garfield Boulevard. The vehicle was found about a mile away in another Garfield Boulevard driveway near the senior center. it was undamaged aside from a rummaged interior and missing some change. Ritenauer said he had OnStar ready to locate it when police reported it already recovered.
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Columbus Day Closures Do Not Delay Elyria Trash Pickup
Government offices banks and post offices close for Columbus Day. Trash collection proceeds on schedule in Elyria and Republic Waste Services areas.
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