Ohio Supreme Court upholds death penalty law
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously rejects a challenge to the 1981 death penalty statute. Juries determine guilt and aggravating factors and then weigh sentencing versus mitigation before a judge may impose a death sentence. Plaintiff Maurice Mason's case highlighted a Florida ruling, but Ohio's framework requires juries to find aggravating circumstances.
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Fifth grader Briana Keith wins Future Chef local contest
Briana Keith, an 11 year old from Elyria, won the Future Chef Competition at Elyria High School for a Thai in enced chicken taco with spicy peanut sauce. Her recipe advanced to the national round among 40 finalists from over 250 entries.
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Defendant denies being the shooter in Lorain murder case
Elyria jurors heard Marlon Johnson 42 of Lorain claim he did not fire at Todd Dais 45, blaming Tywan Perry for the deadly stairwell shooting at 807 West 22nd Street. Police say both men entered the drug house to rob it, with Perry shot after entering the kitchen and Johnson alleging misidentification by witnesses.
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Candidates debate diversity on Lorain Domestic Relations bench
At a Wednesday candidates forum, Mike Duff urged staff reflect Lorain County’s racial diversity, while incumbent Lisa Swenski opposed fixed percentages but supported broader diversity. Duff pressed for more inclusive hiring, Swenski said she favors better outreach and diverse applicants without tying to percentages.
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