Judge Burge testifies amid corruption trial reliefs and dissent
Fourth day of James Burge's corruption trial unfolds as half of the initial 12 charges are dismissed. Burge testifies on his own behalf, contradicting his opening statement. The judge faces three felony tampering with evidence and three misdemeanor falsification counts. visiting judge Crawford dismisses solicitation charges.
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Safety director apologizes and starts suspension
Safety and Service Director Robert Fowler apologized Monday for accusing Mary Ivan Garza and United Steel Workers Local 6621 of instigating complaints that led toWilliam Donohue’s resignation as utilities director. His three day unpaid suspension begins today after disparaging remarks in other calls. Donohue admitted using a crude metaphor in a call with Terri Lynn Cato during the controversy.
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Mary Ivan Garza
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City weighs recording policy after leaked calls
Lorain officials review Utilities Department call recording for quality control after leaked transcripts to The Chronicle Telegram. Mayor Chase Ritenauer and Safety-Service Director Robert Fowler say calls are public records but fear release of personal information if leaks spread.
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Man dies in suspected homicide at Colonial Oaks
Elyria police say a man found dead in a mobile home at 2 New Hampshire Circle in Colonial Oaks was likely killed in a shooting. Capt. Chris Costantino noted the 22 year old resident died. officers searched for shell casings and evidence outside the home.
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Ridgeville mom faces endangering charge
Steve Fogarty reports that Brittany A. Owen, 26, of Ridgeville was charged with endangering children after a 6-year-old was left alone at home about a dozen times. The incident began when a bus driver dropped a child off at Eastview Drive and no one was home to receive her at Pitts Boulevard near the North Ridgeville school district bus garage.
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