Falls shootings involve same man in two incidents
Olmsted Falls police said Raymond Klesta 41 was the man shot by an officer Tuesday after threatening self harm with a shotgun in his brother’s yard. Det. Alex Bakos fired, Klesta died later. Police linked the case to a previous 1984 shooting involving Klesta and the same responding chief Jeff Rice.
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Lorain official found not guilty in falsification case
After a day of testimony in Lorain Municipal Court eight jurors spent under 30 minutes deliberating before acq uitting William Desvari chief building official of falsification. Prosecutors said he omitted past criminal convictions on a 2003 job application. Desvari testified he paid $200 to an attorney to handle the matter years ago and believed it resolved. His attorney claimed a political vendetta and questioned the police probe. Desvari expressed relief and intent to serve the public.
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Anger and pensions drive RTI steelworkers protest
Dozens of former RTI workers rally across from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati after layoffs and pension denials in the RTI bankruptcy. They demand the pensions they earned, while the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp takes their case for the first time since 1974. Pension amounts cited range from about 1,200 to 3,000 dollars monthly, with many losing savings, homes, or cars as they seek relief through education and part time work.
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South Side Sweep Targets Drug Dealers in Elytia
Elytia police step up patrols on the south side with a six man team in a community oriented effort. Officers will join regular patrols, speak with residents to gather concerns, and enforce a zero tolerance policy on curfew violations jaywalking and other street offenses.
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Elyria police launch 30 day cleanup on South Side
Elyria police began a 30 day task force patrol on the South Side at 10:30 p.m. It started busy then cooled as officers in an undercover car monitored a known drug zone. Officers watched a suspect who appeared to be holding drugs and tried to guide him back toward the alley with reinforcements.
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Variable clouds with a high near 74 degrees
A brief forecast notes variable cloudiness and a high of 74. The entry directs readers to Page AS for the full AccuWeather forecast.
Dinosaur teen grew fast then died young reveals growth path
The Tyrannosaurus rex reached about six tons by age 18, adding roughly five pounds daily during a late growth spurt before stopping at 20 and dying by 30. Gregory Erickson of Florida State University notes T rex resemble the James Dean of dinosaurs in rapid, short-lived growth, contrasting with elephants.
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Migrants recount deadly sea crossing to Puerto Rico
In Nagua Dominican Republic a migrant said over 40 people died during a two week sea voyage toward Puerto Rico. Survivors reported passengers lacked food water and some drank breast milk while others were thrown overboard after a woman refused to share milk. A doctor said cannibalism was reported among survivors.
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Wizard of Ozzy festival returns to Northern Ohio
A hard rock festival set for Friday in Northern Ohio features Judas Priest and Black Sabbath among the lineup. The event marks a revival of the Wizard of Ozzy theme with multiple veteran acts and new acts joining the bill for a high energy show.
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