Lorain Schools Official Calls for Unity Following Public Comments on Staffing, Levy Priorities

LEA president speaks on staffing concerns. LORAIN — An emotional exchange during the May 11 Lorain City Schools Board of Education meeting highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding the district’s recent levy campaign, staffing decisions and the broader state of the school community. During the meeting’s first public comment period, Julie Garcia, Continue Reading

Police Say Crack Cocaine Was Hidden Inside Child’s Toy During Elyria Traffic Stop

ELYRIA — An Elyria traffic stop early Sunday morning led to drug-related charges after police said officers discovered suspected crack cocaine hidden inside a child’s toy vehicle. According to an Elyria Police Department report, officers stopped a vehicle around 2:37 a.m. Sunday, May 10, near Griswold Road and Tillotson Street Continue Reading

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

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