Wakeman man convicted of rape of child over decade
Roy Young Jr. was found guilty by a jury after nearly two days of deliberations on charges of rape sexual battery and gross sexual imposition involving a girl who was five when the offenses began in 2001 and ended in 2012. He faces a mandatory life sentence. defense plans an appeal.
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Dayton pair convicted of misdemeanor dog control charges
A man and a woman in Dayton, Andrew Nason and Julie Custer, were found guilty of two counts each of failure to control dogs after their Cane Corso mastiffs fatally mauled 57-year-old Klonda Richey in February 2014. They pleaded no contest and face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine per count.
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Julie Custer
Stephanie Cook
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Custer
Nason
Richey
Watershed area of concern may be trimmed in Ohio
The Black River watershed could be narrowed from the Cascade Falls line northward as environmental officials seek to shrink the federal Area of Concern. Lorain County commissioners voiced support for the change to improve chances for targeted federal funding while noting progress south of the river’s forks.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
IRS reform bills move ahead with targeting act
U S Rep James Renacci R Wadsworth leads a House vote on IRS reform bills to curb abuses and require taxpayers rights shields. Bills curb use of personal emails, impose a taxpayers bill of rights, and fire employees who target groups by politics amid past IRS scrutiny. Bipartisan support highlighted as measures aim to rein in the IRS and ensure current tax compliance.
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Medina
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Chronicle
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Elyria
Amherst film debut delayed at home by local cinema
A nationally distributed comedy The Bronze filmed largely in Amherst last summer may not return to town theaters. Written by Melissa Rauch and starring Rauch, the Olympic bronze medalist story is slated for July release nationwide, but Amherst Cinema owner Mark Costilow fears his venue will not show it.
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Safety Forces Endurance Challenge draws in emergency crews
Elyria police officers firefighters and paramedics will gather at Findley State Park in Wellington in September for the Safety Forces Endurance Challenge. Visit Lorain County said the event aims to unite those who usually meet only during emergencies and tragedy and could become an annual tradition. Featuring planner insights from Heather Fraelich Ranger Bob Thuemling and Lt Kevin Scalli, the event signals a collaborative, community focused effort.
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Findley State Park
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Lorain County
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State Park
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Oberlin Police
Kevin Scalli
Business Friendly: Relaxed Design Review Push Aids Districts
A city initiative aims to ease design review processes in both the business district and nearby industrial areas. Regular meetings will include business leaders to discuss improvements, streamline approvals, and foster investment while preserving area character.
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