Tax fraudster to be sentenced in Lorain case
Richard Zakarian, 47, faces a 15 year 8 month to 19 year 7 month prison term after pleading guilty to federal mail and wire fraud and fraudulent tax returns. Prosecutors say he stole about 4.5 million from nearly 100 clients over a decade using a fake charity and payroll tax schemes.
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Oberlin Fracking Ban Set for Ballot
Oberlin residents have gathered signatures to place a fracking ban on the ballot via a Community Bill of Rights. The petition, signed by 445 residents, was declared valid by the city's finance director and approved during the city meeting.
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Ridgeville Corn Fest near all time vendor record
Organizers say the 39th annual North Ridgeville Corn Festival may break the all time vendor record with about 110 to 112 booths filled. Vendors are calling daily hoping to join the event running Friday to Sunday with free admission and parking.
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North Ridgeville
Roger Galippo
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Chronicle- Telegram
Mother Won’t Pursue Charges Against Son in Theft Case
Elyria prosecutors continue to pursue a theft case against Drew Manns after his mother, who was allegedly robbed of 7750 from her bank accounts, indicated she does not want charges filed. Manns also faces aggravated arson charges for a February fire at Lorain County Community College causing over 8.4 million in damage.
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Drew Manns
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Ken Nelson
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Bidding Opens for Avon Lake Township Trash Haul
The Lorain County Consortium seeks a five year contract for trash collection and recycling for 19 850 households in 11 townships plus Avon Lake Rochester and Sheffield. A bidder should be named by Sept 12 with service starting Jan 1.
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