WWII Vet Joseph Stilwell Dies at 78 in Amherst
Joseph Stilwell a World War II veteran and Amherst resident for 48 years died at Amherst Hospital after a sudden illness. He served in the European Theater with the 967th Field Artillery Battalion Company A and earned the American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star and one Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a longtime caretaker and a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst.
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Amherst
Amherst Hospital
New York
Mr. Stilwell
967Th Field Artillery
Stilwell
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Wakeman boosters to hold cookout
Wakeman Western Reserve High School Choir to host a chicken barbecue supper in the high school cafeteria from 4 30 to 7 p.m. Friday before the football game with Monroeville. Meal costs seven dollars at the door. North Ridgeville Democratic Women's Club meets at 6 30 p.m. tonight at Fast of Chicago Pizza 35049 Center Ridge Road, first meeting after summer break.
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Western Reserve High School
Monroeville
North Ridgeville
Democratic Women’s Club
Fast of Chicago Pizza
Center Ridge Road
Flu shots offered by Lorain county health districts
Lorain County General Health District with Lorain City Health Department and Elyria City Health Department offer flu immunizations for residents 18 and older at a $5 fee. Eligible adults include seniors 65 plus, those with chronic heart or lung disease, diabetes, kidney disease, anemia, or caregivers. Vaccination not advised for egg allergy or active fever. Schedule lists locations and dates from Oct 13 to Nov 2 across Avon, North Ridgeville, Elyria, Oberlin, Amherst, Wellington, Grafton, LaGrange, and Columbia Station. Contact numbers provided for information.
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Lorain County
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Elyria City
Lorain County General Health
Avon
United Methodist Church
Detroit Road
North Ridgeville
Avon Belden Road
Lorain County General Health District
Murray Ridge Road
Oberlin Community Center
S. Main St
Oberlin
Amherst
VFW
Cleveland St
Prayer vigil recalls Columbine courage and faith
Mandy Young and Jodie Qualkinbush, both seniors, describe mixed reactions to open faith at a prayer vigil for Columbine victims. They praise Cassie Bernall, one of 12 students and a teacher killed, who reportedly answered yes to a question about belief in God before the attack.
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Christ
Cassie Bermall
Columbine High School
Littleton
Colo
Bernall
Jodie Qualkinbush
Sheriff Rosenbaum may pursue Ohio sheriff bid amid training doubts
Lorain County prosecutor Rosenbaum could seek sheriff’s post but would face a 440 hour training gap under state law. County officials note eligibility varies by county and appeal routes exist to higher courts. Rosenbaum’s past salary and interest in running are disclosed while judges question fit and temperament.
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Buckeye State Sheriffs Association
Rosenbaum
Cornwell
County Board of Elections
Marilyn Jacobcik
Lorain County Board of Elections
Common Pleas Court
Ohio Supreme
Mahony
Common Pleas
Kosma J. Glavas
Glavas
Thomas W. Janas
Powell Visits School For Question And Answer Session
A Browns player Powell spoke with students about football and life. He described a tall trophy collection kept in a curtained classroom area and autographed replicas given to staff and students. He emphasized listening to teachers since second grade and linked that to his success with Coach Chris Palmer.
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Browns
Chris McCully
McCully
Chris Palmer
Nurse pleads not guilty in patient slapping case
Andrea Patterson 34 of Elyria pleaded not guilty to charges of patient abuse after allegedly slapping a 77 year old Alzheimer’s patient at Oak Hills Nursing Center on Beavercrest Drive. The incident reportedly occurred July 21. Patterson was arraigned and released on $1000 bond with next hearing set for Monday.
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Trial urged to decide diary case in custody dispute
ELYRIA The battle over Holocaust diaries centers on Heidi Tewarson seeking rights to write a book. Her attorney says ample evidence supports an agreement to author the work, with about 1,500 documents from Simon's parents at issue. Simon counters, seeking to block use of materials and asking for judgment without a trial in Common Pleas Judge Lynett M. McGough's court.
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Los Angeles
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Keyse- Walker
Common Pleas
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Terezin Concentration Camp
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Trofimov released from court supervision in Elyria case
Michael Trofimov, 33, found innocent by reason of insanity in his father John Trofimov's November 1988 death, was freed from court supervision by Common Pleas Judge Lynett M. McGough after the Nord Center recommended discharge. Evidence supported ending supervision as he no longer meets civil commitment criteria.
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Mennell Road
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Elyria
Common Pleas
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Lynett M. McGough
McGough
Nord Center
Trofimov
Pervision
Sheffield Lake
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Resident recalls Monk Banks on South Street corner
Jim Kowalik Sr. 63, who lives nearby, recalls Banks spending time at the corner near South Street and Middle Avenue since last year. Kowalik notes Banks would visit with a grin and a tale, leaving people curious about what Monk would say next.
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Middle Avenue
Banks
Jim Kowalik Sr
Monk
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