Ridgeville man recalls terror of getting carjacked
Tom Dake, former North Ridgeville Board of Education president, recounts a July 16 carjacking where a gun man forced him to drive through Cleveland's east side for 30 minutes. He recalls staying calm, noting FBI guidance during 9/11, and that the assailant did not fire a shot but struck him. Dake required 14 stitches.
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Home on Massey Avenue Faces Foreclosure Over Debt
Catherine Taylor faces losing the Massey Avenue house her parents left to her after they died there. The home, tied to a $1,622 debt, heads toward a foreclosure sale as her family’s history in the residence is recalled.
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Woman’s foreclosed home ends long fight for her parents
Catherine Taylor, 53, mourns Bevis and Fannie Jenkins while facing sheriff sale of her Mary Massey Avenue home on August 20 after failing to pay a 2005 tax bill of 1622.62. Her battle included code violations, loans for aging repairs, and disability income limits. Habitat for Humanity seeks options to rehab foreclosures for needy families.
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Lorain man testifies in 4-H adviser murder trial
Frank Honaker of Lorain testified he shot Christoper Betts, 37, after Betts admitted an affair with Honaker's wife. He described pulling a 9 mm Ruger and firing once in the apartment parking lot on West Erie Avenue December 13. He cried on the witness stand as the trial proceeded.
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Zaki’s Deli to Close After Seven Years in Elyria
Zaki Touma and his wife Josephine will close Zaki’s on Broad Street at East Avenue after seven years in business. Touma cites poor economy and high gas prices for dwindling customer flow while noting no price hikes were made to protect quality. He may return to Marc’s or seek a new cooking job.
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Browns fans rally around odd ambulance tailgate bid
Elyria residents Scott Petra report orange and white ambulance near Browns Stadium seeking Best Backer Auto Show prize. The Plases own the Kardiac Attack vehicle bought on eBay five years ago, aiming for four game passes and a scoreboard photo if they win.
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