Attendants shot during early morning robbery at gas station
Two young white men shot a 70 year old attendant at Wise and Sons Shell Auto Care on Center Ridge Road five times and fled with cash. Norton, treated at St. Vincent Charity Hospital after initial care at St. John and West Shore, was alert and talking. The suspects, about 5 7" and 145 pounds, wore baseball caps and escaped in a late 1980s Oldsmobile.
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Dusek
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Thomas Businger
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Ridgefield plans 500 smart homes on 266 acres near turnpike
North Ridgeville developer Bob Schmitt proposes Ridgefield a 482 house subdivision on 266 acres from Bagley to Root Road near the Ohio Turnpike. Each home would include a $15 000 computer system to manage geothermal heating and appliances with telecom links and potential cellular advances. City Council approval needed. project could span about ten years.
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Bob Schmitt
Mills Creek
Cuyahoga County
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Schmitt
Ohio Edison
Alltel
Bagley Road
Root Road
National indoor soccer champions greet crowd after victory
Members of the national champion indoor soccer team slap hands with the crowd following their win on Wednesday, celebrating the title with supporters in a post game moment.
Erickson Tosses 1st Twins No-Hitter in 27 Years
Minnesota pitcher Scott Erickson threw a no hitter for the Twins in a 6-0 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday night. The feat ended a 27 year wait and extended Minnesota's win streak.
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Scott Erickson
Twins
Brewers
The Other Side of Father DeKempert Revealed
The Rev. Thomas E. DeKemper is praised as a compassionate priest by his pastor Rev. Kenneth Wolnowski who leads St. Peter Catholic Church. Wolnowski says DeKempert also faced accusations of drunken driving and marijuana possession, presenting a contrasting view of the long serving clergyman.
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Lorain
Thomas E. DeKemper
Kenneth Wolnowski
St. Peter Catholic Church
DeKemper
Flags fluttering as new South Africa votes push change
A statue of Gen Louis Botha stands behind two new South African flags symbolizing a nation where every citizen can vote. The report notes fines and enforcement as the transition to universal suffrage unfolds.
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Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Lorain School Supt. Thomas Bolin Comments on Store Thinking
Lorain school superintendent Thomas Bolin comments on a store related issue and its impact on district operations. The brief notes his stance and expected outcomes for students and staff.
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Lorain School
Thomas Bolin
Tragic death of John R. Gregg in Vermilion River under unclear circumstances
The body of 44 year old John R. Gregg was found in the Vermilion River bound and gagged. Police say drowning is the cause but foul play is not yet ruled out, pending coroner determination. Gregg disappeared April 18 and his family notes his right hand was paralyzed from a prior stroke.
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Amilion
Vermilion River
John R. Gregg
Douglas Street
Erie County
Thomas Nesgod
Gregg
Nylonge Fined for Dumping Waste Into Elyria Sewers
Elyria Inc. must pay 8000 to the city after discharging hazardous waste into sewers last year. Municipal Judge John Howard approved a plan requiring 3000 in fines and 5000 for plant damages. City prosecutors, Nylonge, and the wastewater plant reached the agreement after three misde menaor charges filed in June 1443.
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Nylonge Inc
Elyria
John Howard
Nylonge
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