Experts weigh risks of portable classroom barricades
Security and fire experts question portable barricade devices used in schools to block active shooters. Critics cite installation complexity and potential blocking of authorities, while Ohio codes were updated to allow them after summer legislative action. Parents express mixed concerns about safety despite sales tactics and 911 reenactments. Erin West of Southwest Licking schools testifies on multiple protection layers.
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Columbus
Virginia Tech
Sandy Hook
Chardon
Erin West
Southwest Licking
Ohio
Elyria Hosts First Citywide Garage Sale Weekend
Elyria residents prepare for Treasure Hunt Days a citywide rummage sale Friday and Saturday from 7 30 a m to 5 p m with at least 15 hosts listing on the Connect Elyria Facebook group organizers aim to make the event annual sale permits available at Elyria Safety Service Office City Hall and The Chronicle Telegram front desk.
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Elyria
Kevin Krischer
Brandon Rutherford
Krischer
Connect
Safety Service
Elyria City Hall
Chronicle-Telegram
Third Street
Kitchen fire at Lorain apartment causes uninhabitable unit
A kitchen fire at 1116 Kingsway Drive Lorain left one apartment uninhabitable for the night. Fire Chief Roy Cochran said a woman cooking oil and falling asleep sparked the blaze, which damaged a stove refrigerator and cabinets but caused no injuries. Residents returned home after extinguishment at 6:48 p.m.
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Lorain
Roy Cochran
Kingsway Drive
Cochran
Tax scams rise as Ohio blocks fraud returns
The Ohio Department of Taxation reports a sharp increase in fraudulent income tax returns through August with more than 168000 blocked and over 160 million prevented. Officials credit stronger safeguards including a new tax quiz and aim to recover more funds with banks and law enforcement.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Department of Taxation
Ulent
Joe Testa
The
Columbus Dispatch
Saint Elizabeth Church In Norwood Sells As Landmark For Sale
A historic 1884 stained glass landmark, St Elizabeth Church in Norwood, is for sale at 149,900 dollars after years of renovation costs. Vineyard Central, the 34 year old Protestant congregation, seeks a buyer to continue its neighborhood mission amid decades of financial strain.
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Norwood
Hungary
Joshua Stoxen
Vineyard Central
St. Elizabeth Church
Mills and Carter Avenues
St. Elizabeth's
Germany
Vineyard
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Stoxen
Vineyard USA
Vineyard Cincinnati
Vineyard Community Church
St. Elizabeth’s
California firm recalls soft cheeses linked to illnesses
The CDC said Karoun Dairies Inc. recalled several soft cheese brands after 24 illnesses nationwide over five years, including a 2012 Ohio death. The action affects Karoun, Arz, Gopi, Queso Del Valle, Central Valley Creamery and Yanni products. Most patients were Middle Eastern or Eastern European descent and ate Middle Eastern or Mediterranean style cheeses.
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Washington
California
Ohio
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Karoun Dairies Inc
Central Valley Creamery
CDC
Learning balance at the Women’s Health Expo
Cecelia Bruck of Amherst participates in a balance assessment with occupational therapist KC Hampton from University Hospitals at the Women’s Health Expo sponsored by University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center at Lorain County Community College Spitzer Conference Center on Saturday.
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Carlisle Twp
Lorain County
LifeCare
Herb de la Porte
Indian Hollow Reservation
University Hospitals
Elyria Medical Center
Cecelia Bruck
Amherst
KC Hampton
Lorain County Community College
Spitzer
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FAA
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Dan Williams
Naacp Freedom Fund
Kristin Bauer
Chronicle
E. Jean Wrice
Associated Press
LCCC
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