Historic district decision on hold in Elyria
Elyria city leaders delay action on the West Avenue Historic District as preservationists and opponents trade views. The Planning Commission tabled the issue for several months, with formal discussion set for 10 a.m. on Election Day November 3.
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Elyria West Avenue
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Judge frees man who shot at police in Lorain County
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Mark Betleski ordered the release of Billy McShepard after serving nine years of an 11 year sentence for shooting at Lorain police officers. Police expressed dismay as McShepard supporters cheered and left the courtroom during the ruling.
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Lorain County
Bedeski
McShep
Ohio Supreme Court Reinstates Burge Law License
The court reinstated former Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge’s law license after felony charges were reduced to misdemeanors on verdict forms. Burge argued the automatic suspension was improper since no felony conviction existed, as he awaits further disciplinary action amid ongoing investigations.
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Dale Crawford
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Longtime Elyria councilman Richard Seward dies at 80
Richard Seward a longtime Elyria City Council member and clerk of court died at 80 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center surrounded by family. He never missed a meeting vote or an election and was described as smiling and engaging by friends and church colleagues.
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Dick” Seward
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Poplar Street
Link explored between assault and murder suspects
Wellington police investigate a possible link between a Wellington assault near midnight August 2 at the Walden Apartments and a Brighton Township slaying reported last week. Police chief Tim Barfield confirms the investigation and asks for any tips.
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Avon Lake pit bulls may be deemed dangerous after attack
A Monday incident in Avon Lake left a Shih Tzu named Bella dead and its owner Donald Golas 45 injured. Golas and his wife Melinda own the pit bull terriers and were cited on two counts of animal at large as prosecutors pursue state law to designate the dogs dangerous.
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Arborside Lane
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Public Meeting Eyes Cascade Park’s Future in Elyria
Lorain County Metro Parks hosts a public forum at Elyria City Council Chambers 131 Court St from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday with a 6 p.m. presentation and open floor discussion. Four feedback stations will collect input as the district outlines park operations since January under a 50 year city agreement signed in 2014. For details call Vanessa Klesta at (440) 458-
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Cascade Park
Lorain County
Planned Avon Lake power outage during tree trimming
A scheduled outage affects Beck Avenue 146 to 228 and Electric Boulevard 32245 to 32247 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. If rain delays, it will move to the same time on Wednesday. Contact Illuminating Company at 800 589 3101 with questions.
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