Twitter Rumor Leads to Police Investigation at Avon High

Rumors of "something memorable" become elaborate.

A Twitter comment about "something memorable" happening on Feb. 21 led to a police investigation after Avon Police were alerted by a student about a twitter message. On Feb. 20, Avon Police received a call from the parent of an Avon High School student  asking if they were aware of a Twitter post regarding an issue that was supposed to occur at the high school. The Twitter post reference Feb. 21 2013 as a date that "would be remembered,'' a press release by the police department said. The tweet was originally posted by an Avon High School student at the end of January. The student is now attending Lorain County JVS. Students began asking if school would be open Feb. 21. The tweet was reposted and rumors began circulating, primarily in the …

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‘Articulate Suspicion’ not Enough to Detain Bike Rider

This week in Avon's police blotters.

From Avon's police logs...  An older man wearing a bike helmet walking down Detroit Road in Avon drew enough suspicion on Sept. 6 that the police were called. Police were initially unable to find the man but eventually located him the post office parking lot, walking a bike. The man claimed he was “fine” and on his way to Oberlin. When police asked him for identification he said he required more than “articulate suspicion” to provide it and rode away. In other news: A Lake Drive resident last week claimed a neighbor started screaming at her because her dog was barking at a squirrel and the neighbor made threats to kill her dog and harm her. The threatening party, on Julia Road, denied making threats and the issue was resolved for the time …

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OSU Reporters Shouldn't Be Threatened Over Tressel Resignation

Former OSU reporter Nicole Frie weighs in on the Jim Tressel resignation.

It was a sad week for Buckeye fans as Jim Tressel hung up his vest  and resigned as head coach of Ohio State’s football team last Sunday. The news came on the heels of a controversy involving at least six OSU football players who were suspended for violating NCAA rules; in this case, trading sports memorabilia for tattoos and scoring sweet deals on wheels. Anyone who knows me can tell you I’m not a die-hard sports fan. While I like the overall experience of attending sporting events—I  wear the jersey, I have a beer, I particularly enjoy doing the wave—I’m the first to groan when Boyfriend turns on ESPN and I’m just trying to watch Real Housewives of New Jersey. But this particular issue has held my interest for a few reasons; the first …

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