Siblings fight over infant leads to domestic violence arrest
In Lorain a 2 month old girl was caught between siblings during a dispute over the infant. Devontae Watkins, 19, was charged with domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his sister during a bid to take the baby. A temporary protection order was filed. In a separate incident at McDonald’s on Oberlin Ave a man threatened by a knife while talking to a woman. Police pursued a suspect after surveillance footage showed an aggressive man with a weapon. A fourth report describes a deck fire on Boxwood Drive likely started by a plugged in car carrier heater.
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Elyria man faces multiple charges after chase and crash
Cedrick K. Lindsay, 20, accused of armed carjacking in Elyria after brandishing a knife to steal a Ford Taurus. A North Ridgeville pursuit ended when the Taurus hit a Buick Regal driven by Sarah Jankovic, 36. Lindsay and Jankovic were hospitalized. charges pending include aggravated robbery, aggravated vehicular assault, driving under suspension, and other traffic offenses.
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Flood Warning for Black River Near Elyria Ohio
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Black River in Elyria with a stage of 11.34 feet as of 11 p.m. Friday, above flood stage of 9.5 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and forecast, with flooding starting south of Elyria in Carlisle Township at 9.5 feet and higher water possibly closing Ford Road. The Bar Oak picnic area in Elyria was closed Friday due to high water. A flood watch remains in effect for most of Northeast Ohio.
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A Prom to Remember Gives Taylor a Night of Normalcy
Taylor Slawczka, 15, battles osteosarcoma while awaiting a special annual A Prom to Remember event for teens with cancer. Her gown waits in a closet as she dreams of a magical evening, hoping to feel like a normal teen despite years of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries.
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Lorain County Children Services names new chief
Scott Ferris will become executive director of Lorain County Children Services on June 14 with a starting salary of 118802. He has led Allen County Children Services since 2005 and previously led Athens County and Ashtabula County boards. Ferris was selected by Waverly Partners, the search firm hired for 30000, after negotiations began last Wednesday.
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Ohio outlines Lorain County road projects and costs
Ohio Department of Transportation previews county road work at Transportation Day. Griswold Road widening to three lanes and resurfacing from Lake Avenue to Leona Street costs 4.8 million with NOACA funding and local match, due July 2015. Route 57 in Grafton to gain turn lanes at 4.2 million, with completion by November, funded largely by NOACA. Four 2014 2015 projects include I 90 interchange work and 49th Street bridge removal for 24 million with NOACA support. Black River bikeway to cost 2 million, start 2015.
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