Visiting judge to reconsider Dovala appeal ruling
A visiting judge must reevaluate the denial of Melissa Dovala’s 2005 conviction for the death of 5 month old Riley Smath after the 9th District Court of Appeals said the rejection was flawed. Dovala, serving 15 years to life, claims her trial attorney James Burge failed to prepare.
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Elyria
Melissa Dovala
9Th District Court of Appeals
Judith Cross
Dovala
Riley Smath
Lorain County Common Pleas
James Burge
Corrections and Clarifications in Local News
The Chronicle Telegram notes corrections on multiple items. Chris Baker once listed as a federal fugitive since late March. a Friday headline and Saturday story misstated the duration authorities sought her. A Monday job-market piece misattributed Chris Meyers of Amherst. The YourTown duct-tape fashions piece gave an incorrect entry count for Henkel Corp Prom Scholarship Contest. it has drawn more than 2,500 couples.
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Chris Meyers
Amherst
Meyers
YourTown
Henkel Corp
Ohio and nearby states daily lottery draws and jackpots
Ohio totals show Pick 3 and Pick 4 combinations with Rolling Cash 5 at 110000 dollars and Classic Lotto at 19 million dollars. Mega Millions Friday reaches 65 million with numbers 16 22 38 39 48 and ball 42. Nearby states Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia list their Daily 3 4 5 games and Cash 5 draws with respective numbers.
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Chronicle address list of staff and contact details
The Chronicle issues a staff and contact roster with editor names and numbers, advertising and circulation hotlines, and delivery service details for Elyria and Lorain County. It lists editors and departments including Andrew R. Young, Julie Wallace, Benjamin Nagy, Phil Hicks, Kevin Aprile, and press office numbers.
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Andrew R. Young
Julie Wallace
Bruce Bishop
Chie
Benjamin Nagy
Phil Hicks
Kevin Aprile
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Police summarize theft and burglary reports in Elyria
Police records show multiple thefts and property crimes across Elyria including a $300 theft from a residence on Seneca Avenue a welfare check cash loss of $657 and an eviction related theft of property at a rental on Central Drive. Additional notes cite vehicle scratches in a Sears lot and a GPS unit stolen from an unlocked car at Cross Community Church.
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Leavitt Road
John Engler
Lorain
Meister Road
Kendall Collins
Cleveland
A.J. Wright
Seneca Avenue
Elyria
Sears
Cross Community Church
Lorain officer Sanchez guilty of stalking and probation
Former Lorain police officer Jesus Sanchez was found guilty of menacing by stalking and received jail time plus two years of probation. He retired in December after sentencing. The case recalls prior discipline and a broader department investigation into excessive force allegations.
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Sanchez
Aon
Long
Terry Gilbert
Lorain
Jesus Sanchez
Gilbert
Peter Gauthier
Gauthier
Zaleski
Caleen
Stanley Marrero
Corey Earl
Marrero
Emilio Morales
U.S. Department of Justice
Sarah Long
Lorain County
April Showers Bring May Flowers Skeptical Outlook
Tim Malinich of the Ohio State University Extension Service says dreary April weather may snow robins and bulbs but light snow causes little damage. He warns heavy snow could harm buds on peaches and apples while prolonged cold is not expected this season. Contact Cindy Leise at 329-7245 or cleise chroniclet.com.
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Tim Malinith
Ohio State University Extension Service Office
Malinich
Cindy Leise
Cleise
Chroniclet.com
Kalt to Use Stimulus Funds for Expansion and Jobs
The funding will support new building work and equipment purchases at Kalt, a CNC machining firm. It aims to create 22 full time jobs and protect 42, with expansion into wind turbine and hydrogen fuel cell parts. Governor Strickland praised the project as a model of manufacturing and technology blending. Mark Novak notes orders drive expansion and hours were cut previously. Cindy Leise contact provided.
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Kalt
Ted Strickland
Strickland
Mark Novak
Novak
Morano
Joe Kalt
Elyria Fire Department Faces Mass Layoffs Amid City Budget Woes
Pileski with 23 years service says the city laid off 10 firefighters after council rejected a no layoff guarantee. Union sue to block layoffs scheduled for April 14. layoffs set for April 15. Police Chief Medders notes budget cuts, jail staffing at minimum, 14 officers fewer.
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Grace
Dean Marks
Michael Med
Ders
Lorain Council Approves Firefighters Deal After Extended Debate
Lorain City Council approves the firefighters contract on first reading after hours of debate and a split vote on suspending the three reading rule. Union treasurer Furci reported 47 to 22 in favor after six hours across three days, with a final union ratification expected at tonight’s 7 p.m. meeting.
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Ron Mantini
Mantini
Fallis
Anne Molnar
Dat Large
Council
Phil Dore
Local 267
Michael Furci
Furci
Lorain
Dore
Dove
Ford
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