Doctor sues over dismissal from Lorain County Health District
Dr. Paul Matus sues the Lorain County General Health District and officials after being fired as medical director. He alleges retaliation in a probe of sexual harassment charges tied to pensions for former Health Commissioner Ken Pearce and accuses the district of age discrimination, defamation, and unfair policy actions. He cites a 30 day termination notice following findings of derogatory remarks about female staff and improper contact with a district employee’s ex-husband.
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Paul Matus
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Pittsfield residents object to proposed human waste lagoon near Quarry Road
George and Cindy Hyatt, visiting a Quasar Energy Group site in Wooster, voiced concerns that a planned 6 million gallon treated human waste lagoon near Quarry Road could lower home values in Pittsfield Township. Residents filed an appeal with the Ohio EPA to stop the project as a zoning issue. a zoning board hearing was continued.
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Cindy Hyatt
Quarry Road
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Ohio State University
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Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
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Clemens Halene
Lorain County Fair to feature Montgomery Gentry and more
The Lorain County Fair announces headlining acts Montgomery Gentry on August 19 and The Lost Trailers with Randy Houser on August 20. Ticket sales open May 16 at 9 am at the fair box office and online at 9:30 am, with prices 29 dollars for Montgomery Gentry and 19 dollars for the other duo. The fair runs August 19–25 and also hosts the Smoke Out diesel truck pull and NTPA tractor pull in the grandstand.
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Grafton man dies in crash on Mennell Road
A Grafton man identified as 46 year old Michael Vandrasik died at the scene around 2 10 pm Thursday when his Ford F 150 veered off Mennell Road south of Haystack Lane struck a tree. Troopers note no skid marks and no seatbelt worn. The coroner is examining a possible medical factor as the preliminary cause of death is blunt force trauma.
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Mennell Road
Haystack Lane
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Joran Cottom
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Lorain Police Union Vows to Monitor Violent Offender Releases
Lorain police union plans to monitor which judges release violent offenders early and publicize the findings if needed. Detective Buddy Sivert says the move responds to a potential early release hearing for Andrew Lorenzana before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Raymond Ewers.
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Andrew Lorenzana
Lorain County Common Pleas
Raymond Ewers
Sivert
Lorenzana
Common Pleas
James Burge
Raul Lorenzana
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