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Coach Saves Life Of High School Wrestler: Patch PM

Also, a school district is sued for suspending a middle school student for bringing candy to class, a rec. center is broken into, and more.

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are the top headlines from across the state.

Collapsed Teen Saved By Wrestling Coach At St. Edward High

When 15-year-old Laurenzo Williams dropped to the floor, his coach leaped into action, performing CPR and saving the boy's life.

Lorain Schools Sued For Suspending Girl For Bringing Candy In

A 14-year-old middle school student was suspended after a school resource officer determined her candy "smelled like weed." Now the girl's family is suing the district for $1 million.

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$84 Million Top Of The Hill Project Moves Forward

Cleveland Heights City Council approved a measure allowing the rezoning of the Cedar-Euclid Heights Boulevard property. A mixed-use development, with apartments and shopping space, is planned for the site.

Avon Lake Recreation Center Broken Into, Wrecked By Suspect

A window on the Anchor Recreation Center was smashed, a vending machine was tipped over, a fire extinguisher was sprayed, and other damage was done. Two windows on a nearby bar were also broken.

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Former Indians Infielder Luis Valbuena Killed In Car Crash

Valbuena was in a car with Jose Castillo, another former MLB player, when their car crashed. Both men were killed. Valbuena spent three years manning the infield for the Cleveland Indians.

Sun To Make Long-Awaited Return To Northeast Ohio: Forecast

The search for blue skies will hopefully come to a close on Sunday, but that won't make the streets more walkable. Expect biting cold over the weekend.

Donate Toys In Honor Of Olivia Schneider, Girl Who Died In Fire

Mayfield Heights Police are running a toy drive in memory of the slain 8-year-old.

Photo from Rick Uldricks, Patch

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