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         <title>Fundraisers around Lorain County</title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <title>Food Distribution Around Lorain County</title>
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            <![CDATA[Food pantries and community meals.]]>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Food pantries and community meals.]]>
              

            
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         <title>Lorain County Administrator Jeff Armbruster dies; was former North Ridgeville mayor and state senator</title>
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            <![CDATA[Jeff Armbruster had been the appointed county administrator since 2023. He was a Republican who was elected to two terms in the state Senate, served as mayor of North Ridgeville in the early 1990s and in other public service.]]>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Jeff Armbruster had been the appointed county administrator since 2023. He was a Republican who was elected to two terms in the state Senate, served as mayor of North Ridgeville in the early 1990s and in other public service.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Lorain County Administrator Jeff Armbruster speaks to the Avon/Avon Lake Republican Club at the Knights of Columbus in Avon on April 20, 2023.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">In this Chronicle-Telegram photo from September 2015, then-North Ridgeville Safety Service Director Jeff Armbruster watches demolition of a blighted property on Wallace Blvd in North Ridgeville.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">In this Chronicle-Telegram photo from April 22, 2004, Gov. Bob Taft, center, and State Sen. Jeff Armbruster, R-North Ridgeville, right, view some of the healthier fish that were being found in the Black River after some intensive remedial work. Ian Jones, far left, and his dad and director of the Ohio EPA, Chris Jones, are in the background.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">In this Chronicle-Telegram photo from April 22, 2004, Gov. Bob Taft, center, and State Sen. Jeff Armbruster, R-North Ridgeville, right, view some of the healthier fish that were being found in the Black River after some intensive remedial work. Ian Jones, far left, and his dad and director of the Ohio EPA, Chris Jones, are in the background.</media:description>
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            <![CDATA[Jeffry Armbruster,Lorain County,North Ridgeville,Republican,county administrator,death,obituary,Ohio Senate]]>
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         <title>LCCC celebrates largest graduating class in college history</title>
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            <![CDATA[More than 600 graduates crossed the stage Saturday morning as Lorain County Community College celebrated its 62nd commencement ceremony, themed "Thrive," while honoring what officials called the largest graduating class in the school's history.]]>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[More than 600 graduates crossed the stage Saturday morning as Lorain County Community College celebrated its 62nd commencement ceremony, themed "Thrive," while honoring what officials called the largest graduating class in the school's history.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-17T00:01:40.3670000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Sheffield Lake residents, scouts take part in countywide cleanup effort</title>
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            <![CDATA[Volunteers, city workers and local scouts spent Saturday cleaning parks, roadways and public areas during Sheffield Lake's participation in Lorain County Beautification Day.]]>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Volunteers, city workers and local scouts spent Saturday cleaning parks, roadways and public areas during Sheffield Lake's participation in Lorain County Beautification Day.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Volunteers, city workers and local scouts collected trash from residents Saturday during Sheffield Lakes participation in Lorain County Beautification Day.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">Mike McCollins an employee of the Lorain County Collections Center loads supplies into a van as muncipalities and organizations pickup up their supplies for Lorain County Beautiful Day at the Collection Center.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Mike McCollins an employee of the Lorain County Collections Center loads supplies into a van as muncipalities and organizations pickup up their supplies for Lorain County Beautiful Day at the Collection Center.</media:description>
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                     <media:title type="html">Supplies waiting to be picked up by muncipalities and organizations pickup up for Lorain County Beautiful Day.The Lorain County Collection Center organized the supplies and loaded them at their facilty in Elyria.</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-17T13:24:27.4570000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Relatives of Amherst hit-and-run suspect accused of injuring woman, killing dog are charged with evidence tampering</title>
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            <![CDATA[John Bankston and Levi Toth allegedly helped their relative Sean Bankston tamper with evidence that Amherst police were seeking as part of an investigation into the Dec. 20 crash.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[John Bankston and Levi Toth allegedly helped their relative Sean Bankston tamper with evidence that Amherst police were seeking as part of an investigation into the Dec. 20 crash.]]>
              

            
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         <title>Democrat Brenda Buchanan to kick off campaign for Ohio House of Representatives on May 16</title>
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            <![CDATA[The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. at the The Lodge of New Russia Township, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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             <![CDATA[The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. at the The Lodge of New Russia Township, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road.]]>
              

            
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         <title>Elyria renews push for remediation of former Days Inn</title>
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            <![CDATA[While the Midway Mall appears to have a new direction for redevelopment after its sale to Industrial Realty Group was approved by the Lorain County Port Authority on Wednesday, the abandoned former Days Inn hotel nearby remains in legal limbo.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Owen MacMillan
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[While the Midway Mall appears to have a new direction for redevelopment after its sale to Industrial Realty Group was approved by the Lorain County Port Authority on Wednesday, the abandoned former Days Inn hotel nearby remains in legal limbo.]]>
              

            
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            <![CDATA[Ninth District Court of Appeals,appeals,Lorain County Port Authority,Jim Miller,hotel,abandoned,break ins,Suite Living,Amanda Deery,Judge Chris Cook,Judge Giovanna Bremke,receiver,Elyria,Days Inn]]>
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         <title>Lawsuit by former Sheriff&#39;s employee alleges disability discrimination in 2024 firing</title>
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            <![CDATA[Debora Coon, of Amherst, sued the Lorain County Sheriff's Office and her former supervisor in the Records department, Alyson Jancsura, in Common Pleas Court on April 29.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave O'Brien
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Debora Coon, of Amherst, sued the Lorain County Sheriff's Office and her former supervisor in the Records department, Alyson Jancsura, in Common Pleas Court on April 29.]]>
              

            
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            <![CDATA[missing files,accommodations,MS,leave,employee,Phil Stammitti,Sheriff Jack Hall,CORSA,Judge Donna Freeman,lawsuit,Alyson Jancsura,Lorain County Sheriff's Office,Deb Coon]]>
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         <presteligence:section>C</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Grafton Fire Department audit, staffing concerns spark debate</title>
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            <![CDATA[Concerns over staffing, response times and internal operations dominated discussion at a council meeting Tuesday night as village officials and residents debated the future of the fire department.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball 
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <title>Chamber launches digital strategy to spotlight Lorain County communities (VIDEO)</title>
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            <![CDATA[The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce is taking a new approach to promoting the county through video storytelling and social media content designed to highlight local communities, businesses and events.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce is taking a new approach to promoting the county through video storytelling and social media content designed to highlight local communities, businesses and events.]]>
              

            
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         <title>Community calendar for May 16</title>
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            <![CDATA[Events and happenings for the week of May 17.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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             <![CDATA[Events and happenings for the week of May 17.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T23:14:43.6370000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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            <![CDATA[oberlin,road,lorain,avon,library]]>
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         <presteligence:page>4</presteligence:page>
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         <title>News of Note: Buckle Up for Burgers at local McDonald&#39;s from May 18-22</title>
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            <![CDATA[A part of the Lorain County Safe Communities Coalition's 2026 Click It or Ticket kickoff event, Buckle Up for Burgers will see local police departments reward unexpecting drive thru customers with coupons for free burgers or bags of apple if they are wearing their seat belts.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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             <![CDATA[A part of the Lorain County Safe Communities Coalition's 2026 Click It or Ticket kickoff event, Buckle Up for Burgers will see local police departments reward unexpecting drive thru customers with coupons for free burgers or bags of apple if they are wearing their seat belts.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T23:33:09.3800000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>critters 5-16-26</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466570/critters-5-16-26/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Volunteer]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T21:41:09.2470000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>8</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Paw Prints 5-16-26</title>
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            <![CDATA[paw prints]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T21:46:17.3600000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Grafton-Midview Library launches Junior Garden Club to connect youth with gardening and culinary literacy</title>
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            <![CDATA[The library recently launched The Junior Garden Club, a program designed to teach youth about organic gardening methods and culinary literacy through the library's Charlie Cart program.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The library recently launched The Junior Garden Club, a program designed to teach youth about organic gardening methods and culinary literacy through the library's Charlie Cart program.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-17T00:45:57.8730000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Vermilion Schools seek Shining Light  teacher nominees</title>
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            <![CDATA[Nominating forms are available at each of the schools and must be returned to the principal's offices by May 29.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Nominating forms are available at each of the schools and must be returned to the principal's offices by May 29.]]>
              

            
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         <title>Four area schools in running for Dazzle Awards</title>
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            <![CDATA[The 2026 Dazzle Awards Ceremony takes place at 7:30 p.m.  Saturday at the KeyBank State Theatre. Tickets are available online at playhousesquare.org or by calling (216) 241-6000.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christina Jolliffe
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The 2026 Dazzle Awards Ceremony takes place at 7:30 p.m.  Saturday at the KeyBank State Theatre. Tickets are available online at playhousesquare.org or by calling (216) 241-6000.]]>
              

            
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         <title>Religion Calendar</title>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <title>Chronicle Telegram Movie Listings</title>
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            <![CDATA[Movies for the week in Lorain County ]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Ponczocha
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T19:48:38.4470000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Medina Gazette Movie Listings</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466019/medina-gazette-movie-listings/</guid>
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         <description>
            <![CDATA[Movie showings, locations, dates and times]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donna Ponczocha
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T19:46:48.5470000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Band on the run -- Rock Hall unveil &#39;Paul McCartney and Wings&#39; exhibit</title>
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            <![CDATA[The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame's new "Paul McCartney and Wings" exhibit.]]>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Benson
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-16T03:27:40.2200000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Board of Elections rejects 123 primary ballots, will certify results May 19</title>
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            <![CDATA[The Board of Elections on Thursday voted to reject 87 out of 292 provisional ballots, or 30 percent, and 36 absentee ballots out of 3,840 cast, or 1 percent.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave O'Brien
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The Board of Elections on Thursday voted to reject 87 out of 292 provisional ballots, or 30 percent, and 36 absentee ballots out of 3,840 cast, or 1 percent.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">From left, Lorain County Board of Elections members Anthony Giardini, a Democrat; Marilyn Jacobcik, board president and Republican; and Mike Witte, a Republican, review results of the May 5 primary election before voting to reject or accept mail-in absentee and provisional ballots on Thursday, May 14, 2026. At right is Deputy Elections Director James Kramer, also a Republican.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">From left, Lorain County Board of Elections members Anthony Giardini, a Democrat; Marilyn Jacobcik, board president and Republican; and Mike Witte, a Republican, review results of the May 5 primary election before voting to reject or accept mail-in absentee and provisional ballots on Thursday, May 14, 2026. At right is Deputy Elections Director James Kramer, also a Republican.</media:description>
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                     <media:description type="html">Lorain County Board of Elections members Anthony Giardini, a Democrat, left, and Marilyn Jacobcik, board president and Republican, right, review results of the May 5 primary election before voting to reject or accept mail-in absentee and provisional ballots on Thursday, May 14, 2026.</media:description>
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         <title>Local mayors gather in Lorain, talk ways to combat hate, antisemitism</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466470/local-mayors-gather-in-lorain-talk-ways-to-combat-hate-antisemitism/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Mayors and community leaders from Lorain County gathered inside Lorain City Hall Thursday afternoon to deliberate and discuss ways to combat hate and antisemitism that may be impacting their communities.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Mayors and community leaders from Lorain County gathered inside Lorain City Hall Thursday afternoon to deliberate and discuss ways to combat hate and antisemitism that may be impacting their communities.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T01:01:34.4630000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Officials react to news IRG will buy distressed Midway Mall in Elyria for $15.8 million</title>
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            <![CDATA[The Lorain County Port Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to sell the mall to developer Industrial Realty Group, or IRG, for $15.8 million.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave O'Brien 
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The Lorain County Port Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to sell the mall to developer Industrial Realty Group, or IRG, for $15.8 million.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Young teens wrestling with each other qas they walk through Midway Mall. An empolyee told them to settle down or they would have to leave</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">The food court at Midway Mall.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">The childrens play area inside Midway Mall.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">An unusually quiet day, even for this nearly closed Midway Mall complex.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">One of the few remaining stores inside Midway Mall, Finish Line.</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T01:53:00.1800000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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            <![CDATA[IRG,Midway Mall,ICP,Elyria,Lorain County,Marty Gallagher,David Moore,Kevin Brubaker,redevelopment,economic development,mall,redevelop,willing,authority,port,irg]]>
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         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Civil Air Patrol to host open house May 16 at Lorain County Airport</title>
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            <![CDATA[The Lorain County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will host an open house Saturday, May 16, for prospective senior members ages 19 and older and cadets ages 12 to 18.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:56:46 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The Lorain County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will host an open house Saturday, May 16, for prospective senior members ages 19 and older and cadets ages 12 to 18.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T00:56:46.5800000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>10</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Elyria Community Partnership requests continued city funding</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466474/elyria-community-partnership-requests-continued-city-funding/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Elyria City Council will consider whether to fund The Elyria Community Partnership for another year after the nonprofit requested $75,000 in support.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Owen MacMillan
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Elyria City Council will consider whether to fund The Elyria Community Partnership for another year after the nonprofit requested $75,000 in support.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T01:09:54.7300000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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            <![CDATA[nonprofit,seniors,apartments,Foster,Elyria,city,fund,requested,year,roberts,partnership,community]]>
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         <presteligence:page>10</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Gov. Mike DeWine announces $1 million for Lorain remediation work at Pellet Terminal</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466450/gov-mike-dewine-announces-1-million-for-lorain-remediation-work-at-pellet-terminal/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Lorain's efforts to remediate the Pellet Terminal site have received another boost of funding — a grant for infrastructure improvements totaling $999,760.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Lorain's efforts to remediate the Pellet Terminal site have received another boost of funding — a grant for infrastructure improvements totaling $999,760.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T22:48:16.2770000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>10</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Athletic equipment lost after Midview fire, community rallies to support softball team</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466444/athletic-equipment-lost-after-midview-fire-community-rallies-to-support-softball-team/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The day after a fire broke out at Midview High School, piles of volleyballs, tennis balls and other athletic equipment were taken out of the school, soon to be discarded and thrown away.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The day after a fire broke out at Midview High School, piles of volleyballs, tennis balls and other athletic equipment were taken out of the school, soon to be discarded and thrown away.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Supplies waiting to be picked up by muncipalities and organizations pickup up for Lorain County Beautiful Day.The Lorain County Collection Center organized the supplies and loaded them at their facilty in Elyria.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">Mike McCollins an employee of the Lorain County Collections Center loads supplies into a van as muncipalities and organizations pickup up their supplies for Lorain County Beautiful Day at the Collection Center.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Mike McCollins an employee of the Lorain County Collections Center loads supplies into a van as muncipalities and organizations pickup up their supplies for Lorain County Beautiful Day at the Collection Center.</media:description>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T01:21:16.8300000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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            <![CDATA[midview,community,softball,equipment,lost,support]]>
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         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Emergency personnel respond to boat fire in Vermilion</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466443/emergency-personnel-respond-to-boat-fire-in-vermilion/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466443/emergency-personnel-respond-to-boat-fire-in-vermilion/</link>
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            <![CDATA[A fire broke out along the waters of the Vermilion River before noon on Thursday as a boat near a dock became partially engulfed in flames and plumes of black smoke rose into the air.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[A fire broke out along the waters of the Vermilion River before noon on Thursday as a boat near a dock became partially engulfed in flames and plumes of black smoke rose into the air.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Flames and smoke rise from a 25-foot fiberglass boat on the Vermilion River Thursday morning.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">A 25-foot fiberglass boat is left charred following a fire Thursday.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">A 25-foot fiberglass boat is left charred following a fire Thursday.</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T22:40:32.7400000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>10</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>&#39;We need to hammer them&#39;: How one city took parking enforcement to the extreme</title>
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            <![CDATA[A Marshall Project - Cleveland investigation found two Lorain judges improperly suspended licenses for single parking tickets.]]>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Puente
The Marshall Project]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[A Marshall Project - Cleveland investigation found two Lorain judges improperly suspended licenses for single parking tickets.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Judge Thomas Elwell  in court at the Lorain City Hall. The city of Lorain has conjured a moneymaking parking enforcement program that has impacted the citys vulnerable neighborhoods. This lead to hundreds of suspended licenses due to Lorain never following the city law to send certified letters to summon people to court.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Judge Thomas Elwell  in court at the Lorain City Hall. The city of Lorain has conjured a moneymaking parking enforcement program that has impacted the citys vulnerable neighborhoods. This lead to hundreds of suspended licenses due to Lorain never following the city law to send certified letters to summon people to court.</media:description>
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                     <media:title type="html">Judge Mark Mihok were elected in contested races in 2001 and 2003, but never faced opponents again. Turnout in their reelections never rose above 34%.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Judge Mark Mihok were elected in contested races in 2001 and 2003, but never faced opponents again. Turnout in their reelections never rose above 34%.</media:description>
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                     <media:title type="html">Mary Ann Haviland&#39;s licenese was unknowingly suspended. This affected her job as a ride share driver. The city of Lorain developed a moneymaking parking enforcement program that impacted the citys vulnerable neighborhoods. This lead to hundreds of suspended licenses due to Lorain never following the city law to send certified letters to summon people to court.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Mary Ann Haviland&#39;s licenese was unknowingly suspended. This affected her job as a ride share driver. The city of Lorain developed a moneymaking parking enforcement program that impacted the citys vulnerable neighborhoods. This lead to hundreds of suspended licenses due to Lorain never following the city law to send certified letters to summon people to court.</media:description>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-15T03:30:21.7130000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>IRG to buy Midway Mall from Lorain County Port Authority for $15.8 million</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466351/irg-to-buy-midway-mall-from-lorain-county-port-authority-for-158-million/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The Port Authority Board of Directors voted 6-0 to authorize Director Jim Miller to enter into a purchase agreement with IRG. Miller said the purchase agreement is "all ready to go."]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave O'Brien
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[The Port Authority Board of Directors voted 6-0 to authorize Director Jim Miller to enter into a purchase agreement with IRG. Miller said the purchase agreement is "all ready to go."]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">FILE - Entrance of the Midway Mall in Elyria in 2023.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">Mall walkers geting in their laps inside Midway Mall in Elyria.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Inside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Inside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Previous Sears location in the  Elyria Midway Mall on Jan. 12.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Previous Sears location in the  Elyria Midway Mall on Jan. 12.</media:description>
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                     <media:title type="html">JEFF BARNES/CHRONICLE - Inside the Midway Mall in Elyria on Jan. 12.</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T18:23:51.7600000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:keywords>
            <![CDATA[Elyria,Midway Mall,Jim Miller,IRG,ICP,Lorain County,Port Authority]]>
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         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Judge reviewing bond for driver charged in fatal Elyria crash in January</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466326/judge-reviewing-bond-for-driver-charged-in-fatal-elyria-crash-in-january/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466326/judge-reviewing-bond-for-driver-charged-in-fatal-elyria-crash-in-january/</link>
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            <![CDATA[Kenneth D. Freeman, 55, of North Urban Circle, is charged with one count each of failure to stop after an accident, a felony, vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter, both misdemeanors, in a secret indictment handed up April 23 in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Bishop and Dave O'Brien
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Kenneth D. Freeman, 55, of North Urban Circle, is charged with one count each of failure to stop after an accident, a felony, vehicular homicide and vehicular manslaughter, both misdemeanors, in a secret indictment handed up April 23 in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Attorney Mike Stepanik gestures as his client Kenneth Freeman  cries during a bond reduction hearing in court on Wednesday.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">Kenneth D. Freeman</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T00:15:46.2730000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:keywords>
            <![CDATA[hit-and-run,Elyria,Kenneth Freeman,Mark Koza,Judge Giovanna Bremke,Tiffany Kunc,Mike Stepanik]]>
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         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Suburban and rural growth seen in Lorain and Medina counties</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466322/suburban-and-rural-growth-seen-in-lorain-and-medina-counties/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466322/suburban-and-rural-growth-seen-in-lorain-and-medina-counties/</link>
         <description>
            <![CDATA[Columbia Township grew the most, surging nearly 26 percent since the 2020 census. The township added 1,918 residents – a striking gain for a community with a population of just 7,408 at the start of the decade.]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Knox
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Columbia Township grew the most, surging nearly 26 percent since the 2020 census. The township added 1,918 residents – a striking gain for a community with a population of just 7,408 at the start of the decade.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T01:30:12.0030000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Brownhelm Township trustees announce opposition to data centers</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466349/brownhelm-township-trustees-announce-opposition-to-data-centers/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466349/brownhelm-township-trustees-announce-opposition-to-data-centers/</link>
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            <![CDATA[All three Brownhelm Township trustees voted this week to announce their opposition to any data centers being built within the township.]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Owen MacMillan
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[All three Brownhelm Township trustees voted this week to announce their opposition to any data centers being built within the township.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T00:55:43.2500000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>7</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>B</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Library reflects on prison partnership as new juvenile facilities rise in Grafton</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466348/library-reflects-on-prison-partnership-as-new-juvenile-facilities-rise-in-grafton/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466348/library-reflects-on-prison-partnership-as-new-juvenile-facilities-rise-in-grafton/</link>
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            <![CDATA[As two new juvenile correctional facilities are being built near Grafton Correctional Institution, leaders at the Grafton-Midview Public Library are reflecting on a past partnership with the prison system centered on literacy, rehabilitation and community outreach.]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[As two new juvenile correctional facilities are being built near Grafton Correctional Institution, leaders at the Grafton-Midview Public Library are reflecting on a past partnership with the prison system centered on literacy, rehabilitation and community outreach.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T16:41:48.6600000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>7</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>B</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Midview High School fire contained to locker room, forces school cancellation (UPDATED)</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466318/midview-high-school-fire-contained-to-locker-room-forces-school-cancellation-updated/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466318/midview-high-school-fire-contained-to-locker-room-forces-school-cancellation-updated/</link>
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            <![CDATA[A fire at Midview High School on Tuesday afternoon prompted a large emergency response, though officials said all students and staff were evacuated safely and the blaze was contained to a locker room.]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[A fire at Midview High School on Tuesday afternoon prompted a large emergency response, though officials said all students and staff were evacuated safely and the blaze was contained to a locker room.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Eaton Township firefighters respond to a fire call at Midview High School on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">Firefighters from multiple departments head into the building as light smoke blows out of the doors at Midview High School</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T00:43:26.7300000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Lorain schools save all-day preschool after levy passage</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466313/lorain-schools-save-all-day-preschool-after-levy-passage/</guid>
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            <![CDATA["Because of your unwavering support for our students, we are thrilled to announce that all day preschool at Garfield Elementary will be offered to our Titan families," Lorain schools said in a statement to social media. "We'll also be able to maintain some of our amazing student support programs, which will be announced at the next Board Meeting."]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA["Because of your unwavering support for our students, we are thrilled to announce that all day preschool at Garfield Elementary will be offered to our Titan families," Lorain schools said in a statement to social media. "We'll also be able to maintain some of our amazing student support programs, which will be announced at the next Board Meeting."]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T03:36:53.0470000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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            <![CDATA[levy,voted,lorain,pass,resulted,services,school,graham,students]]>
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         <presteligence:page>7</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Federal funding proposed to support waterfront redevelopment in Lorain</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466281/federal-funding-proposed-to-support-waterfront-redevelopment-in-lorain/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Millions of dollars in federal funding have been proposed by Ohio elected officials to aid in the city of Lorain's redevelopment of its waterfront.]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Millions of dollars in federal funding have been proposed by Ohio elected officials to aid in the city of Lorain's redevelopment of its waterfront.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">The city of Lorain issued a rendering of what the finished waterfront redevelopment project could feature.</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T22:27:54.1530000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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         <title>Man arrested after stabbing incident in Lorain</title>
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            <![CDATA[On Monday afternoon, the Lorain Police Department responded to D and D Coins, where law enforcement was alerted that an individual had entered the store and started stabbing a customer.]]>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[On Monday afternoon, the Lorain Police Department responded to D and D Coins, where law enforcement was alerted that an individual had entered the store and started stabbing a customer.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Lorain Police officers on Andress Court, Lorain while paramedcics treat the man who allegedly stabbed someone on East Erie Avenue.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Lorain Police officers on Andress Court, Lorain while paramedcics treat the man who allegedly stabbed someone on East Erie Avenue.</media:description>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-14T01:17:08.9200000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>7</presteligence:page>
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         <title>&#39;Lorain County Beautiful Day&#39; community cleanup is Saturday</title>
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            <![CDATA[Lorain County will be cleaning up Saturday for the annual Lorain County Beautiful Day.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave O'Brien
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Lorain County will be cleaning up Saturday for the annual Lorain County Beautiful Day.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-12T22:39:44.0730000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
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            <![CDATA[Brandi Schnell,Lorain County,Lorain County Beautiful Day,Oberlin,Elyria,Collection Center,recycling,freon,cleanup,graffiti,planting,organizations,supplies,Solid Waste Management District,volunteers]]>
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         <presteligence:page>9</presteligence:page>
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         <title>EPD names officer, dispatcher of the year, give third ever Purple Heart Award</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466152/epd-names-officer-dispatcher-of-the-year-give-third-ever-purple-heart-award/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[On Monday, the Elyria Police Department held its second consecutive awards ceremony, recognizing a number of officers for saving lives, solving crimes and providing exceptional service in 2025.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Owen MacMillan
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[On Monday, the Elyria Police Department held its second consecutive awards ceremony, recognizing a number of officers for saving lives, solving crimes and providing exceptional service in 2025.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Sgt. Michael Walker (left) poses with his Medal of Valor and Purple Heart Award alongside Police Chief James Welsh. Monday, May 11.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Sgt. Michael Walker (left) poses with his Medal of Valor and Purple Heart Award alongside Police Chief James Welsh. Monday, May 11.</media:description>
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                     <media:title type="html">Elyria police officer Brittanny Miller poses with her Officer of the Year Award with Police Chief James Welsh. Monday, May 11.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Elyria police officer Brittanny Miller poses with her Officer of the Year Award with Police Chief James Welsh. Monday, May 11.</media:description>
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                     <media:title type="html">(From left) Elyria police Chaplain Casbohm, Capt. Bill Lantz, Capt. Eric Palmer, Capt. Groomes and Mayor Kevin Brubaker at the Elyria Police awards ceremony on Monday, May 11.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">(From left) Elyria police Chaplain Casbohm, Capt. Bill Lantz, Capt. Eric Palmer, Capt. Groomes and Mayor Kevin Brubaker at the Elyria Police awards ceremony on Monday, May 11.</media:description>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T01:06:55.7500000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>9</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Avon Lake installs lifesaving technology at five city parks</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466148/avon-lake-installs-lifesaving-technology-at-five-city-parks/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466148/avon-lake-installs-lifesaving-technology-at-five-city-parks/</link>
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            <![CDATA[While the AEDs are medical devices capable of delivering an electrical shock to restore an individual's normal heart rhythm in the case of a cardiac emergency, the units that can be found at Avon Lake city parks are capable of alerting emergency services the moment they are opened, Peter said.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[While the AEDs are medical devices capable of delivering an electrical shock to restore an individual's normal heart rhythm in the case of a cardiac emergency, the units that can be found at Avon Lake city parks are capable of alerting emergency services the moment they are opened, Peter said.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Avon Lake recently installed AEDs at five city parks, including this one located at Miller Road Park.</media:title>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T00:59:37.5100000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>9</presteligence:page>
         <presteligence:section>A</presteligence:section>
            
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         <title>Proposed youth urban farming program seeks federal funding through Elyria</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466144/proposed-youth-urban-farming-program-seeks-federal-funding-through-elyria/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466144/proposed-youth-urban-farming-program-seeks-federal-funding-through-elyria/</link>
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            <![CDATA[As the city debates how to use federal funds to support community organizations, one group has requested money to help start an innovative community farm to both train young people and provide fresh produce in south Elyria.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Owen MacMillan
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[As the city debates how to use federal funds to support community organizations, one group has requested money to help start an innovative community farm to both train young people and provide fresh produce in south Elyria.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T01:08:59.3600000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Avon Lake Regional Water to expand facility with $13.8 million state loan</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466142/avon-lake-regional-water-to-expand-facility-with-138-million-state-loan/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466142/avon-lake-regional-water-to-expand-facility-with-138-million-state-loan/</link>
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            <![CDATA[According to Robert K. Munro, chief utilities executive of Avon Lake Regional Water, the project will include expanding the existing facility from approximately 25,170 square feet to more than 46,000 square feet.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Garrett Looker
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[According to Robert K. Munro, chief utilities executive of Avon Lake Regional Water, the project will include expanding the existing facility from approximately 25,170 square feet to more than 46,000 square feet.]]>
              

            
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T00:06:19.4170000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Governor DeWine, DYS breaks ground on new downsized juvenile corrections facilities</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466135/governor-dewine-dys-breaks-ground-on-new-downsized-juvenile-corrections-facilities/</guid>
         <link>https://chroniclet.com/news/466135/governor-dewine-dys-breaks-ground-on-new-downsized-juvenile-corrections-facilities/</link>
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            <![CDATA[GRAFTON – State and local officials gathered Tuesday afternoon to break ground on two new Ohio Department of Youth Services specialized housing units that officials say will transform the state's juvenile justice system through smaller, safer facilities focused on rehabilitation and treatment.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[GRAFTON – State and local officials gathered Tuesday afternoon to break ground on two new Ohio Department of Youth Services specialized housing units that officials say will transform the state's juvenile justice system through smaller, safer facilities focused on rehabilitation and treatment.]]>
              

            
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                     <media:title type="html">Governor Mike Dewine, Sheriff Jack Hall anf Gerry Guerrero a justice focused architect from HDR look over a model of the new juvenile facility that will be built in Grafton.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Governor Mike Dewine, Sheriff Jack Hall anf Gerry Guerrero a justice focused architect from HDR look over a model of the new juvenile facility that will be built in Grafton.</media:description>
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                     <media:title type="html">Governor Mike Dewine, speaking during the groundbreaking event for the new juvenile facility that will be built in Grafton.</media:title>
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                     <media:title type="html">Governor Mike Dewine, speaking during the groundbreaking event for the new juvenile facility that will be built in Grafton.</media:title>
                     <media:description type="html">Governor Mike Dewine, speaking during the groundbreaking event for the new juvenile facility that will be built in Grafton.</media:description>
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         <presteligence:last_edited>2026-05-13T02:13:44.3600000Z</presteligence:last_edited>
         
         <presteligence:page>1</presteligence:page>
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         <title>Following winter&#39;s salt shortage, Avon Lake transitions to salt brining with state EPA grant</title>
         <guid>https://chroniclet.com/news/466137/following-winters-salt-shortage-avon-lake-transitions-to-salt-brining-with-state-epa-grant/</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Salt brine, as opposed to rock salt, is a mixture of standard salt and water. According to the city of Avon Lake and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the use of brine is more efficient and better for the surrounding environment.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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         <title>Midview Schools earns Purple Star status</title>
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            <![CDATA[Midview Schools has once again earned Purple Star recognition across all district buildings, renewing its designation for the 2026-2029 cycle and continuing the district's support of military-connected students and families for nearly a decade.]]>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
         <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connor Ball
The Chronicle-Telegram]]></dc:creator>
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             <![CDATA[Midview Schools has once again earned Purple Star recognition across all district buildings, renewing its designation for the 2026-2029 cycle and continuing the district's support of military-connected students and families for nearly a decade.]]>
              

            
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