Midview Schools Renew Purple Star Designation Through 2029

GRAFTON — All schools within Midview Local Schools have once again earned Purple Star designation status from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, renewing the district’s recognition through 2029. The Purple Star program recognizes schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Midview High Continue Reading

Multiple Northern Ohio School Threats Continue As Elyria Schools Evacuated Friday

ELYRIA — Multiple schools within the Elyria City School District were evacuated Friday after bomb threats were reported at several school buildings, continuing a troubling pattern of school-related threats across Northern Ohio this week. Elyria City Schools confirmed Friday morning that police were investigating “multiple bomb threats involving multiple schools” Continue Reading

Bomb Threats Reported At Amherst Schools; Steele Cleared After Police Sweep

AMHERST — Amherst Exempted Village Schools confirmed Thursday that bomb threats were reported involving Marion L. Steele High School and Walter G. Nord School, prompting evacuations, lockdowns and a large law enforcement response across the district. District officials said all school buildings were initially placed on a Level 1 lockdown Continue Reading

Lorain County man charged with OVI, felony drug possession after Elyria traffic stop

ELYRIA — An Amherst man was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence and felony drug possession following a late-night traffic stop in Elyria, according to Elyria Police and Lorain County Jail records. Police said Jose Antonio Mendez Jr., 52, was stopped around 10:56 p.m. May 5 near West Continue Reading

Lorain County Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrants at Administration Building and 911 Center

LORAIN COUNTY — The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Thursday morning that its Public Corruption Unit is executing multiple search warrants at key county facilities, including the Lorain County Administration Building and the Lorain County 911 Operations Center. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies are being assisted by computer forensics Continue Reading

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