Parolee Cavender vows to keep fighting for new trial
Covender, freed after an 11 year sentence, says he did not commit the crime and will appeal after an appeals court rejected his bid for a new trial. Judge Miraldi weighed recanted testimony and the girl’s non recall but the court’s ruling stands. Prosecutors expect status quo with Cavender free but marked by stigma.
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County Common Pleas
James Miraldi
Miraldi
Ohio Parole Board
Cavender
Dennis Will
Wayne County
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Five-Legged Puppy Found in Missouri Shelter
Angel, a seven month old puppy with a split front left leg, has three working legs and two shorter parts. Veterinarian Frank Krupka notes surgery would be cosmetic and odd. Deborah Parker of St. Francis Animal Sanctuary will keep Angel as she is. The dog was found roaming a rural Missouri community.
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Deborah Parker
St. Francis Animal Sanctuary
Vermilion
Frank Krupka
Krupka
Angel
Parker
Missouri
Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
Stray dog Angel finds temporary haven in Vermilion
Angel, a dog with a skin condition and scarred ears, traveled 12 hours in 12 legs from Missouri to Vermilion after volunteers kept passing her along. Parker will give Angel a home until a permanent adopter is found, hoping she soon finds a loving family. Contact Michael Baker at 329-7128 or mbaker chroniclet.com.
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Angel
Vermilion
Missouri
Krupka
Michael Baker
Mbaker
Chroniclet
Teen murder conviction overturned in Ohio appeals ruling
The 9th District Court of Appeals overturns Justin Chapman’s murder conviction in Lorain County Ohio. It orders a new trial due to prosecutorial misconduct linked to the plea deal with Chapman’s cousin and accomplice Julian Smith. Prosecutor Dennis Will disputes the trial conditions and says he will review the ruling.
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Elyria
9Th District Court of Appeals
Justin Chapman
Julian Smith
Chapman
Dennis Will
Smith
Chap- Chapman
Will
Darren English
William Fiske III
G Street
Lorain
English
Fiske
Ohio Supreme Court
Brad Dicken
Bdicken
United Way hits fundraising goal in Lorain County campaign
United Way of Greater Lorain County raised 2,842,824.95 dollars in 2007, surpassing its 2.75 million goal. The drive drew 10,000+ individual contributors and 21 companies with 100 percent employee gifts, supporting 52 programs across nearly 30 agencies. PolyOne Corp received the Community Spirit Award. Nordson Corp the Community Impact Award. Maria Zolli earned the Caring Heart Award.
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United Way of
Greater Lorain County
Gerald Skully
Skully
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United Way
Lorain County
PolyOne Corp
Nordson Corp
Caring Heart
Maria Zolli
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