Amherst is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, with a population of approximately 12,681.
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Amherst man indicted in crash that severely injured woman, killed her dog
Amherst man indicted in crash that severely injured woman, killed her dog WKYC
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Amherst Schools to offer free breakfast for all students beginning Jan. 6
Amherst Schools to offer free breakfast for all students beginning Jan. 6 Cleveland.com
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NewsNOV 13, 2025
Deer crashes through window at Amherst Junior High School, enters cafeteria: Watch the video
Deer crashes through window at Amherst Junior High School, enters cafeteria: Watch the video WKYC
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