Elyria man launches Catherine Taylor relief fund
Ken Reddinger Sr. quickly plans a fund at Buckeye Community Bank in Elyria to cover Catherine Taylor’s rising tax bill after foreclosure fears. The Catherine Taylor Fund will collect donations to pay off outstanding taxes, now $2,526, with additional undisclosed arrears.
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Foreclosure Seminar Planned at LCCC on Aug 11
Habitat for Humanity seeks to rehab foreclosed homes as a countywide issue grows. Catherine Taylor’s case illustrates the broader problem, with a foreclosure seminar scheduled at LCCC on August 11 to address the crisis.
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Jury convicts Honaker of murder in wife’s lover killing
A Lorain County jury found Frank Honaker guilty of murder and felonious assault in the December 13 shooting that left Christopher Betts dead. He was cleared of aggravated murder and was sentenced to 18 years to life. The verdict came after a three hour deliberation with sentencing set for Monday.
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Frank Honaker
Honaker
Lorain County
Jack Bradley
Betts
Lorain County Justice Center
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Lori Honaker
Elyria's veteran cop retires after 30 years of DUI arrests
Elyria patrolman Joseph Figula Sr. retires with Badge No. 1 after 30 years on the force and a career marked by about 100 DUI arrests per year, including a department record 178 in one year. He leaves with a limousine send off and champagne, hoping to leave the city safer. His son Joseph Figula Jr. will continue his crusade against drunk driving.
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Jerry Traster
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Ohio to Launch Keno Game at Bars and Venues
Ohio bars restaurants racetracks and bowling alleys prep to host Keno as new lottery game starts Monday. Players pick 20 numbers and win based on correct picks with $1 bets potentially paying up to $300 000. Governor Strickland backs the expansion to help close a budget gap expecting $73 million first year.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sarah Griffith
Reno
Ted Strickland
FirstEnergy rate hike proposal before Ohio regulators
FirstEnergy Corp plans electricity rate increases totaling about 16 percent over three years starting in 2009. The 2,103 page filing with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio shows 2009 up 5.3 percent, 2010 up 4 percent, and 2011 up 6 percent, with Jan 1 implementation each year.
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FirstEnergy Corp
Akron
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
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