Lorain man found dead in his home after welfare check
Lorain County Coroner Paul Matus said Wesley Swain 55 of West Erie Avenue died of natural causes. Police found him on the floor near a television after smelling a strong odor when responding to a welfare check. Swain likely had been there six to eight days with no foul play evident and medical problems cited.
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Principals and superintendents in high demand in Ohio
In Ohio many school administrators retire after 30 years, creating openings for superintendents principals and assistant principals. The pool is thinning as stress pushes early retirement. Rossford interim superintendent Jo Ann Johnson says districts hire nationally. Former Rossford leader Bill Spargur notes pension but says he was too young to retire. State lawmakers acknowledge the shortage and value experienced retirees.
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Springfield
Child-killing charge dropped in Cleveland case
After eight months in jail, Na'Shema Shaheed, 20, was freed when prosecutors dropped an aggravated murder charge over her 3-year-old son De'Jonte Shaheed's death. The boy, born with multiple disabilities, died November 18. body exhumed for review.
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Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
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De’Jonte Shaheed
Lynenberg
Elizabeth Balras
Cuyahoga County
New London Township Qualifies for Water Loan
New London Township residents show strong interest in village water for an extension project, meeting the 104 commitment threshold to secure a federal loan. The $765,000 plan features a $380,000 grant and a $385,000 low interest loan, with new hires to lay water lines and a third employee planned before construction.
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King Property Added to Lorain Lakeview Park
Lorain increases Lakeview Park by about six acres. The Elizabeth King property at 2000 West Erie Ave was transferred to the city for park use. The cost was about $730,000 funded by bonds approved by City Council in June. No definite plans exist for the house and two small buildings. The land will be park purposes only and the park will be dedicated after paperwork is completed.
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Lakeview Park
Michael J. Scherach
Elizabeth King
King
West Erie Ave
West Erie Avenue
Lake Erie
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