Medina County baby drowning case yields suspended sentence
Medina County woman Mariya Silva, 31, received a three year suspended sentence on felony endangering charges after the death of her seven week old son in August. She must comply with alcohol monitoring for 90 days and all fines, remain on three years probation, and could face two more years in jail if terms are violated. The baby died after immersion in a bathtub at the Seville home. responders could not revive him and life support was halted after brain death determination.
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Medina girl models inclusive fashion on Hollywood runway
Meghan Cawley a fourth grader from Cloverleaf Elementary flew to Los Angeles to model ankle braces for Billys a brand focused on universal footwear. Invited by Runway of Dreams after her mother sent photos Meghan met other children with disabilities and spoke about her dream of becoming a star. Meghan has congenital hydrocephalus epilepsy and severe scoliosis.
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Bluffton police officer killed in northwest Ohio chase
A multi county pursuit ended with Bluffton officer Dominic Francis dead after being struck by a car near Route 235. The 42 year old sergeant had nine years with the Bluffton Police Department and was honored as officer of the year in 2018. Gov. DeWine ordered flag half staff as investigations continue.
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Bluffton
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Medina County jobless claims dip to 114 for week ending March 26
Medina County initial unemployment claims fall 6.6 percent to 114 in the week ending March 26, the lowest for the month and second-lowest of the year after a March rise. Lorain County claims dropped to 415, while Ohio totals rose to 16,156 as national filings reached 202,000.
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