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Lorain settles with trooper injured in 2020 crash

City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Cynthia Gehlmann following a brief executive session at Monday's meeting.

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Track meet at George Daniel Stadium ends in brawls

The issue began after students from Shaw High School reportedly took a charging block from a Lorain High student, according to Lorain School safety staff incident reports shared with The Chronicle-Telegram.

The Chronicle

North Ridgeville opens new playground in South Central Park

The playground, at the southern entrance to the park, features standard playground equipment and a zipline, which children enjoyed in Wednesday's sunny weather. The project cost $293,000 in total, with contributions from North Ridgeville's Kiwanis and Rotary clubs.

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Lorain County turnout exceeds expectations; official numbers to be finalized May 20

Turnout across the county eclipsed 15 percent, according to unofficial results. Board of Elections Chairman Paul Adams predicted on Monday that the number could dwindle to between 8 and 10 percent, but attributed the higher turnout to more people coming to vote in cities like Avon Lake and the weather cooperating.

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Avon Superintendent Ben Hodge leaving district

Hodge, who has been superintendent of the district since 2021, will join Middleburg Heights' Polaris Career Center, a career-technical education institution, as its assistant superintendent effective Aug. 1.

Cops and Courts

Lorain Co. Adult Probation Career and Resource Fair draws 100s of attendees

Lorain County Adult Probation partnered with the city of Elyria to host the career fair at East Rec, 1101 Prospect Ave. in Elyria.

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Man freed from beneath car by tow truck driver

A man who was trapped under a car in Amherst on Wednesday was freed after a nearby tow truck driver overheard the incident from emergency dispatch.

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Oberlin elementary students step back in time, tour original schoolhouse

Clad in clothing items that reflected the mid-19th century, Oberlin Elementary students "stepped into the past" as they toured the one-room school, which is a part of the Oberlin Heritage Center, explained Melissa Linebrink, marketing and communications specialist for Oberlin City Schools.

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Lorain County JVS hosts career signing day for 137 seniors

During Tuesday's event, those students signed employment offers with more than 100 companies from the greater Cleveland region – setting them up for futures in fields such as space and aeronautics, advanced manufacturing and health sciences.

The Chronicle

Work it! Hip rotation

From a standing position, bend at the knee and make circles from the hip joint.

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