Oberlin woman slain in driveway. former star charged
Duane Howell recalls his wife Durriyy a Howell 34 was killed by a 12 gauge shotgun in her Oberlin driveway on Saturday. James Merchant 30, ex Oberlin High basketball star, is charged with aggravated murder. A neighbor said Howell had dated Merchant after the couple split. Howell cried, saying he felt powerless and wishes he had acted sooner. Police chief notes rumors about the case.
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Oberlin
James Merchant
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Howell
Boston
Elyria considers cheaper plan for high school rebuild
NAACP representative Herman Larkins urged Elyria School Board to study a $41 million alternative to the proposed $58 million bond. The plan would build a new high school near Ely Stadium for grades 10 to 12 and move ninth graders to Elyria West High, while continuing repairs district wide.
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Elyria High School
Herman Larkins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Elyria West High School
McKinley Elementary
Nana
Elyria High
Elyria West
Ely Stadium
Five hurt in two crashes at Busy Pittsfield crossroads
A pregnant woman and her daughter were injured in a five car crash at the Route 303 and 58 intersection, the second crash in 18 hours injuring seven people in total. Rev Thewlis urged a traffic light, warning drivers fast speeds through the area.
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Pittsfield
Richard Thewlis
United Church of Christ
Montana
Estonia Sinks After Capsizing at Sea Disaster Claims Hundreds
Eyewitness accounts describe the Estonia tilting and sinking near the Finnish island of Uto while waves reach 20 feet and rescue crews struggle in 56 mph winds. The vessel carried 867 people including 679 passengers and 188 crew. 52 elderly Swedes were aboard from a central town. The cause remains unclear as reports note a five minute capsize after midnight.
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Uto
Estonia
Tikka Karppala
Tallinn
Stockholm
Sweden
Lorain Police Chief Casteel Leaves. Rivera Takes Over
Lorain Police Captain Cel Rivera assumed the top post after Chief Craig Casteel took administrative leave for work related stress. Casteel will receive his salary during absence as safety director Michael Ross confirms no counseling program remains in Lorain. Rivera begins amid concerns over counseling needs and department funding as he reviews patrol car procurement and other force issues.
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Cel Rivera
Craig Casteel
Rivera
Casteel
Nord Center
Michael Ross
Ross
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