Linda O'Connor

Reporter · Sylvania, OH

Linda O'Connor has been covering education for over 7 years, with a focus on local schools and educational policy in Toledo. She holds a degree in Education from Kent State University and has previously reported for the Toledo Blade’s education section. Linda is committed to amplifying the voices of students and teachers, bringing their stories to the forefront.

2 stories from Linda O'Connor in Lima

Voters line up outside Beverly Elementary School on Election Day.

Schools

What affected voters need to know after Election Day disruption at Beverly Elementary

As the sun began to rise over Toledo on Election Day, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. For many residents, the day represented a chance to voice their opinions and make a difference in their community. However, at Beverly Elementary School, a disruption in the morning hours created...

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Schools

Police sweep TPS polling site after bomb threat; Lake Local Schools cleared

As the sun rose over Toledo, the calm of a typical school day was shattered by an alarming phone call. At Beverly Elementary School, the sound of children’s laughter was abruptly replaced by the urgent chatter of police radios and the hurried footsteps of law enforcement. The Toledo Police...

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