Elyria teen shot near Middle Ave sparks calls for cleanup
In Elyria a 15-year-old, Earl Damian Mason, was fatally shot near 910 Middle Ave after leaving a gas station to buy cookies. Police say the killing is isolated while relatives mourn, and investigators follow leads. Damian, a student with a B average who enjoyed basketball and rap, is remembered by family and friends. The area remains described as a drug and violence hotspot by residents.
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Emh Regional Medical Center
Paul Matus
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Earl Mason
Meth Labs Spread Across Ohio Amid Rising Fears
Ohio authorities warn meth production known as meth or crystal is spreading from rural Eaton Township to central and northeast regions. Crime analyst John Cooke says a rise is expected in coming years as police monitor evolving distribution, while Lorain officers report no confirmed local meth cases yet.
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Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
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Peter Soto
Cleveland
Soto
Man with AIDS barred from coaching 7 year old team
AKRON AP A youth football league barred a former firefighter with AIDS from helping coach his son’s 7 year old team. The Ellet Suburban Football League board saw most members quit Monday night leaving the decision in question. League director Dan Gable said parents opposing the ruling would push for a reconsideration while nearly 40 boys aged 7 and 8 faced uncertain coaching.
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Ellet Suburban Football League
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Stephen Derrig
Gable
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Sheffield levy fails in Lake school district vote
The Sheffield Sheffield Lake school district rejected a 9.99 mill levy by 1,415 to 1,294, a 52 to 48% margin, costing about 2.8 million dollars. Superintendent Ron Lindsey warned of cuts, including bus driver layoffs, as a result of the defeat. Elections Board director Marilyn Jacobcik praised the new voting machines.
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Elections Board
Marilyn Jacobcik
Jacobcik
Foltin Tape Shows XRated Talk With Dispatcher
City Mayor Foltin appears in a January 25 2002 taped conversation with a police dispatcher exchanging explicit remarks The talk raises questions about potential bias given the dispatchers union contract The city law director found no illegal activity though the relationship under scrutiny involves a bargaining unit member and raises concerns from political foes and council members
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Chronicle- Telegram
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Mantini
Timeline of city union negotiations and ethics matter
The record outlines negotiations with all city unions starting in fall 2000 and a July 2007 council rejection of a temporary contract proposed by Foltin for dispatchers and another union. It notes a December 2001 mediated settlement by the State Employee Relations Board, the contract signing, and a January 2002 plan by Foltin to meet dispatcher Karen Hil after a judge’s retirement party. An Ohio Ethics Commission attorney indicated the commission’s scope does not cover personal behavior and does not take positions on such matters.
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State Employee Relations Board
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Ohio Ethics Commission
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