Home Care In Amherst, OH

'I'm sorry for the way this went down, I truly am. I do apologize for my actions, but I wont take it back.'

VERMILION, Ohio — "How much more do you expect me to (expletive) take?"

The viral video that shows Amherst bus driver Jackie Miller using profanities and yelling at students has been viewed millions of times on social media.

Now she's sharing her side of the story with 3News' Bri Buckley.

"That particular day was challenging to say the very least because it started the minute this core group of students got on the bus," Miller said.

She said a group of kids on her bus constantly act out, purposefully instigating her for the last two years, and she finally had enough.

"I'm sorry for the way this went down, I truly am," Miller said. "I do apologize for my actions, but I won't take it back."

TONIGHT @ 11 : this video has gone viral, with millions of views on TikTok. Now Amherst bus driver Jackie Miller is sharing her side of the story and what led to this moment @wkyc https://t.co/DN3uKsFLfV

— Bri Buckley (@BriBuckleyTV) April 1, 2023

She told 3News that she suffers from asthma and strong fragrances will trigger her attacks.

One student yelled that another had sprayed perfume, which led to what you see in the video. She said just last month this led to an attack.

"She sprayed perfume on the bus and I had a horrible asthma attack. I had to stop the bus, grab my inhaler and try to get my lungs to open up again. I had all the kids open up all the windows they know this," Miller said.

Amid a nationwide bus driver shortage, Miller said behavior like this is largely to blame.

"This is a plight of all bus drivers, we are treated in the worst possible sense of the word," Miller said. "We are treated with such lack of respect."

The video, which you can see above, has garnered an outpouring of support. That support includes a Vermilion apparel company printing some of what she said on a t-shirt.

"We all kind of just felt for her in that moment. We've all had bad days, we've all gone through hardships and our hearts just went out for her," said Jacqui Adkins, Mistakes on the Lakes & Main Street Threads owner.

Adkins said $5 of each t-shirt sale will be donated to Miller since she's now without a job after resigning following the incident.

Support from a GoFundMe account for Miller started by Jeff Grob, who is also from Vermilion, raised more than $35,000 as of 6:45 a.m. Monday.

"There's just no words to say how grateful that I am for the people who have supported me," Miller said. "It restores your faith in humanity. It makes you think that not all people are bad, that there's really good people in the world."

Amherst Superintendent Mike Molnar told 3News' Bri Buckley on Friday night that multiple students have been disciplined following the incident, though he did not specify how many students, what they are being disciplined for, or what those disciplinary actions are.

AMHERST, OHIO (WOIO) - Since 2013, the neighbors on Jackson Street have been trying to get a vacant home cleaned up.

“At some point, it has to be a health and safety issue,” said Kelly Post, whose father lives next door to the home.

The 19 News troubleshooter team went out to the property to see what neighbors described as, ”a smelly mess.”

There was trash all over the front and back yards of the property, holes in the roof, and a vacant note on the mailbox.

“The backdoor was kicked open, the stench when the weather warms up, also the vermin and the feral cats going in and out its a real health concern,” said Susan Conkle that lives next door.

19 News discovered that the Lorain County Health Department came out to the home twice last year and filed an investigation report.

Some of the reports noted the smell coming from the home. One inspector wrote that there were piles of trash and other stuff that were at least 4-feet tall throughout the house.

Each of the three reports ended by saying their findings were sent to city officials.

“We don’t want to come across as we’re bashing the city but we just want something done,” said Post.

A note from the city stating that if the grass isn’t cut and the yard isn’t cleaned in five days, the city would clean it up and charge the homeowner is posted on the front door. That letter was dated May of 2021.

The neighbors went to a town hall meeting to see why the yard wasn’t cleaned up 10 months ago, but weren’t given the answer they wanted.

“That we could go get our own lawyer and fight it personally,” said neighbor Linda Turley.

The 19 News troubleshooter team went by town hall to see why the city hadn’t cleaned up the mess but the door was locked, so our team sent out an email and called but no answer.

“It’s really sad, that was a beautiful house at one point,” said Post.

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AMHERST, Ohio — Amherst neighbors are demanding action from the city after what they say has been almost a decade of complaints about the sight, smell and potential health risks of one house on their block.

“This hasn’t just started,” said James Todhunter, who’s lived on Jackson Street for almost 60 years.

From his front porch, Todhunter pointed out the condition of the house next door, which he said has been empty for several years and is becoming an increasingly concerning public nuisance.

“It is filled up. Stuff is scattered all over. When you go in the back door – it’s been open for two years – the floor is all rotted out,” he said.

One of the worst parts Todhunter and others describe is the odor coming from the home. He believes its origin is from dead animals, rodents, rot, and mold inside.

“Believe me, it smells bad in the summertime,” he said, adding that he first alerted the mayor and city council members to the problem in 2016 after other neighbors had already been complaining for several years.

During the March 14 Amherst City Council meeting, neighbors and city leaders discussed the property for more than 30 minutes.

“I’m sorry we couldn’t bring the smell that comes from this house when the weather starts to get warmer,” said neighbor Susan Conkle before she and others presented a slideshow of photos.

Another neighbor, Linda Turley, a former Clerk of Council, cited a number of city ordinances the house could be violating. She included details about unmowed grass, vehicles with expired tags, litter, waste and garage outside, as well as a potential hoarding situation inside.

“That house is a fire hazard. If it ever catches fire, both of you guys on either side, you’re going to have problems,” Turley said.

The mayor and several city council members said they’ve received complaints from constituents.

“They were telling me about the situation, but actually seeing it in person from the outside I was quite surprised,” said Councilman-at-large Martin Herberling.

Mayor Mike Castilow said, “This is honestly a constantly revolving door dealing with this property and one or two others.”

The Lorain County Board of Health sent News 5 several complaints filed by neighbors about garbage, hoarding, and air quality. Inspectors sent their findings to the city and told the complainants they did not have jurisdiction.

City leaders said they have cited the property owner for ordinance violations. Some of the issues were handled and fines were paid. Shortly before a public auction, the property owner paid off nearly $21,000 in delinquent taxes.

During the recent city council meeting, the city law director explained the decision to declare the property a public nuisance or order demolition rests with the courts.

“There has to be a public safety, public hazard constitution. And actually, common law really protects the owner’s individual rights to property,” Law Director Tony Pecora said.

Neighbors point to their photos and years of documented complaints as a mountain of evidence.

“It’s a serious situation,” Todhunter said.

Conkle said, “We implore the city to please take this seriously. Drive by the house, come look around, pull in my driveway. You really have to see it. It’s awful, it’s horrible and it’s sad to have this in the city of Amherst.”

News 5 reached out to the property owner for this story. He declined to make any comments on camera but said he accepts full responsibility for the condition of the property. He added that he’s ordered a dumpster for delivery this Friday and plans to begin cleaning out the house this weekend.

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An Amherst, Ohio school bus driver has gone viral on social media after using inappropriate language with students. Since the video circulated online, it has been announced that the woman in question has resigned. The Amherst Exempted Village School District also sent a note to parents announcing that the incident would be investigated. One can assume that the parents were not thrilled to hear that their children were subjected to obscenities. However, internet users applauded the driver and opined that the youngsters probably deserved it.

In the video, which was posted on TikTok and Facebook, the frustrated Amherst driver who has parked the school bus can be seen making her way towards the back of the vehicle where she starts to shout expletives at the students. The driver said:

"I’m sick of you… I’m sick of all this s**t. I’m done with it. I’m gonna start kicking some f**king serious a*s. Do you hear me? My foot’s gonna be so far up your godd*amn a*s, it’s gonna dangle at your godd*mn nose."

The bus driver then said:

"I’m ready to walk off this godd*mn bus right now and let you people walk the f**k home. How much more do you think anybody can freaking take. Shut your mouth. I don’t wanna hear another godd*mn word out of your mouth… You’re so full of s**t, Jackson, you’re as bad as he is done… somebody needs to come up on this block and seriously kick some f**king a*s."

The reason behind the meltdown was not revealed by media outlets. However, from the video it seems like the Amherst bus driver got enraged after students used a perfume which the driver happens to be allergic to.

The identity of the bus driver was not revealed at the time of writing this article.

Netizens react to viral Amherst bus driver video

Unexpectedly, netizens were siding with the bus driver. Many believed that the students must have done something wrong on purpose, which led to the outburst. A few comments online read:

Bus driver resigns after incident

Mike Molnar, the Amherst Superintendent, sent a letter to parents announcing that the woman had resigned. It was also revealed that an investigation into the event would take place. The letter read:

“The behavior exhibited by the bus driver is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. I have accepted the bus driver's resignation effective immediately and the incident will be fully investigated. The actions of the bus driver do not represent the values and standards we uphold as a district and do not reflect our commitment to providing a safe, caring, and compassionate educational environment. Moving forward, our Transportation Department will review its procedures to make sure we are handling situations appropriately for the safety of our students.”

The district also promised to conduct “proper training and professional development” for the bus drivers.

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AMHERST, Ohio — Amherst City Council is set to take the first step in reviewing a proposal to make part of downtown a "DORA" or "Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area" during special community events.

Supporters of the proposal say it could help businesses bounce back and make up for lost profits due to the pandemic.

Step foot in downtown Amherst, and you'll quickly realize how quaint the area is.

In fact, some say it could be the backdrop for a Hallmark Christmas movie.

The streets are lined with flowers, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and friendly residents.

"I just really love the community. Everybody gets to know each other," said Teresa Gilles, Executive Director of Main Street Amherst.

Working for the non-profit, Main Street Amherst, Gilles wants to amplify the community and highlight what visitors may have been missing over the years.

She advocates for the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area or "DORA".

"The whole purpose behind it is to help not only the town and the restaurants but even the retailers," said Gilles.

Here's how the DORA would work:

Residents and visitors could walk around with mixed drinks or beer in the scenic space.

Gilles says it won't be a free-for-all or party place.

In fact, it will specifically only cover a couple of city streets, and the DORA would only be used during special community events like "Walking on Wednesdays" where they close off the streets for a block party-like gathering during a couple of months out of the year.

"It's not a thing where a Mardi Gras... Not at all. But it's just a way people can enjoy a beverage when they're walking around," said Gilles.

Designated cups would be sold by retailers providing the alcohol, to prevent underage drinking.

However, Amherst City Council member Chuck Winiarski says although there appears to be overwhelming support for the DORA, there are still questions that need to be answered.

"How do you participate and what are the costs associated with it? I think some local businesses are apprehensive because I'm not sure that they really want people walking around with drinks. I think some local residents are apprehensive because they think it promotes an environment that maybe lends itself to being somewhat unruly," said Chuck Winiarski, Amherst City Council Member.

A public hearing is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Amherst City Council will then vote on the map.

Officials are hoping this proposal will pass and become official by this fall.

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