Smith death row case tied to mental retardation ruling
The article discusses ongoing legal debates over Smith's mental retardation status and death row fate. Prosecutors say Smith showed no clear retardation criteria, while family and supporters challenge the process. His son Daniel was cleared by a jury. Jalowiec and the father were sentenced to death. Smith remains on death row pending court decisions and transfer procedures.
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Lally
Woodland Cemetery
Cleveland
Daniel Smith
Jalowiec
Raymond Smith
Man Serving Life Seeks DNA Test in 1999 Elyria Murder
An Elyria man serving life for the 1999 murder of Angela Galloway seeks a county judge’s permission for DNA testing. Prosecutor Dennis Will says no testable evidence exists to prove his client’s innocence, while Smith’s lawyers from the Ohio Innocence Project push for potential release if DNA helps.
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Elyria
Angela Galloway
Dennis Will
Ray Smith Jr
Ray Smith
Smith
Ohio Innocence Project
Will
Galloway
Friendly’s
Broad Street
Emh Regional Medical Center
Ligas faces theft in office and misuse charges in open case
The trial centers on about $6,300 in personal purchases. Ligas is accused of theft in office and credit card misuse. Duff and Will discuss retaliation claims and potential steps to show innocence or pursue disciplinary action. Prosecution cites a large witness list and substantial overtime. a new trial date remains undecided.
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Ligas
Miraldi
Duff
Will
Ohio Supreme Court
Medders
Elyria
Bill Grace
County Justice Center
Barrett Scandal Clouds Ohio Legislature Seat Replacement
Barrett faces no clear felony charges as his GOP and Democratic rivals weigh who can fill his seat. Democrats eye a special candidate list including Norwalk Mayor Sue Lesch and Huron County figures as Barrett’s district spans Huron, Seneca and Lorain counties. Metelsky likely to stay with the Ohio Lottery Commission. Courtney Whetstone notes Speaker Husted learned of Barrett’s deception only recently.
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County
Fler
Barrett
Norwalk
Sue Lesch
Huron County
Roland Tkach
Dan Metelsky
Koziura
Metelsky
Ohio Lottery Commission
Seneca and
Lorain
Courtney Whetstone
Jon Husted
R-Kettering
Corrections Clarifications From The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram asks readers to report factual errors by calling a dedicated line at 329-7155 to improve accuracy in coverage.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lottery Draws and Jackpots Reported
Midday and evening pick numbers listed for Pick 3 and Pick 4 along with Rolling Cash 5 and Ten-Oh results. Mega Millions results shown with Friday jackpot estimates and Kicker numbers. out of state drawings from Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia included with their latest Daily 3 4 and Cash games.
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Rolling Cash
Ten-Oh
Kicker
Out of
Michigan
Fantasy
Pennsylvania
Big
Cash
West Virginia
Chronicle-Telegram Daily Newspaper Details And Contact Info
The page lists publication dates, editors, and contact numbers for The Chronicle-Telegram. It includes publisher names, editorial staff, desk titles, and office hours. It also provides delivery contact lines for Elyria and other areas, subscription rates, and postal information for mailing changes.
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Elyria
U.S
Discovering Lake Erie's Sunken Vessels and Salvage Laws
Dave Kelch discusses a catalog of Lake Erie's 277 shipwrecks and 1700 plus historic dives. Researchers, divers, and the Peachman center contributed to histories, photos, videos, and GPS data. Shallow waters and a 1991 law shaping salvage make many sunken ships state property.
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Dave Kelch
Ohio Sea Grant
Lake Erie
Peachman
Vermilion
Great Lakes
John Bara
Elyria
Ohio
Kelch
Sinking of the ANTHONY WAYNE and a search for crew
The Anthony Wayne sank on Lake Erie while en route to Buffalo with wine and cattle. A wooden tugboat helped search for survivors as speculation spread about the ship forcing a beaching after a leak or running aground near shallow water. Local observers note basements hold relics while a new Web site could boost eco tourism and bring economic impact through diving.
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Buffalo
Lake Erie
City of
Cleveland
Kelch
The Marquette and Bessemer No 2 Shipwreck Brochure
Built in 1868 the two deck 135 foot steamer endured seven groundings and three fires before its final voyage. It sprang a leak after a gale near Huron Ohio exposing Lake Erie's shipwreck history. A 22 page brochure with map and stories is available at the Lorain County Visitors Bureau via Steve Fogarty at 329-7146.
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Huron
Ohio
New York
Canada
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Lorain County
Beaverton plant opens with on site medical wing
Lisner notes a public tour of the plant since Ford sold it featuring an on site medical wing staffed by doctors and nurses for employees and security guards who say the plant is haunted. Attendees visit Amherst's Sandstone Village and later enjoy coffee tea and dessert at Jefferson 150. A preview includes the planned $500 million Quarries at Beaver project.
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Lisner
Ford
Amherst
Jefferson 150
Beaver
Lorain County unveils Adventure Guide highlighting outdoor tours
The Lorain County Visitors Bureau launches the 2008 Adventure and Visitor Info Guide to Lorain County emphasizing outdoor recreation. The Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multi- Sport tour promotes healthy eating stops and farmer markets along the route. Tour costs 25 dollars per person with reservations by May 5.
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Lorain County
Visitorloraincounty.com
Police Blotter Reports Domestic Violence and Thefts in Elyria Lorain
A sequence of incident notes from Elyria and surrounding townships cites assaults, domestic violence charges, vehicle and property thefts, and drug offenses. Entries include arrestees Alan M. Khoma Maurice C. Rainey and Joseph R. Ramirez alongside various property losses. Police respond to battery, stolen air units, broken into vehicles, and a radio theft with multiple locations and times listed.
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Garden Ave
David E. Frost Jr
Lorain
Florida Ave
Lake Motel
West Erie Avenue
Urban Circle
Joseph R. Ramirez
21St St
Children Services
Denver Ave
Inlaw
Maine Ave
Preston D. Saunders
Colorado Ave
Leavitt Road
Central Drive
Samuel Scaif Jr
Sycamore Drive
Maurice C. Rainey
19Th St
Raymond Hairston
Sandra A. Brown
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