Ohio Supreme Court strikes down tort reform law
The Ohio Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, held that a 22 year old civil justice overhaul limits and violates the state constitution and separation of powers. Legislators may try again with reform, while critics argue the measure allowed business interests to dodge responsibility.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio
General Assembly
Alice Robie Resnick
Davidson
Finan
Senate
Leigh Herington
Rootstown
Herington
Not Guilty Pleas in Lorain Car Chase Injuries Case
Two Lorain suspects Richie Devon Tupac Powell and Karen Seymore pleaded not guilty to numerous felonies and misdemeanors from a weekend police chase that injured five people including a pregnant woman and a police officer. Powell and Seymore are jailed on 100000 and face hearings set for August 23.
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Lorain
Richie Devon
Tupac”’ Powell
Portia Court
Elyria
Karen Sue Seymore
Town Avenue
Gus Nunez
Powell
Seymore
Mike Provenza
Lorain City
East 33Rd Street
Rickie D
Tupac” Powell
Frank Danik
Karen S. Seymore
Willam Willis
Lorain Municipal Court
Ex-TV Reporter Named Interim Development Director for Elyria Schools
Betty Halliburton, a former WUAB and WOIO journalist, serves as interim director of development and community services for Elyria Schools, filling for Holly Brinda who resigned to join Cleveland State University. Halliburton, Elyria High School graduate and Ohio University alumna, has recent district experience guiding five family resource centers. A permanent replacement for Brinda is expected within months.
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Elyria
Diru
Betty Halliburton
Holly Brinda
Cleveland State University
Halliburton
WUAB
Channel 43
WOIO
Channel 19
Elyria High School
Ohio University
Record bidding breaks auction for Ohio State Fair steer
At the Ohio State Fair Sales of Champions a 1130 pound steer named Seamore sold for 70000 dollars. Governor Taft and former Governor Rhodes urged Kroger Co. and Meijer bidders to set a new record, surpassing the 1936 mark. Owner Mike Leonhardt of Crestline earns 20000 dollars from the sale.
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Columbus
Bob Taft
James Rhodes
Seamore
Kroger Co
Meijer
Grand Rapids
Jim Rhodes
Meyer Gorp
Rhodes
Meyer and Kroger
Police to recreate fatal crash with 1981 GMC pickup
Elyria police seized the 1981 GMC Sierra pickup owned by Roger Hall after a late August crash that killed 8 year old Candice Cavender. Hall faces DUI and failure to maintain control charges and could be charged with aggravated vehicular homicide pending grand jury findings.
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Elyria
Amherst Township
Candice Cavender
Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital
Cleveland
Roger Hall
Abel Here
Ome
Hall
Allen Street
Garden Street
Candice
Garden St
Dennis Will
Oberlin student houses face licensing challenge in city
Local dispute centers on two Oberlin College residence halls Old Barrows and Allencroft on Professor Street. Property owner David Sonner argues the buildings are not licensed as rooming houses under city rules, while Oberlin College cites them as college residence halls housing over 30 students. City officials cited for comment were unavailable.
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Oberlin College
David Sonner
Old Barrows
Allencroft
Professor Street
Scott Wargo
Sonner
Ken Klingshim
Robert DiSpirito
Oberlin
Arson Suspect Teen Held in Home Detention
In Elyria the older of two girls charged with aggravated arson for a July 11 fire that leveled Jamie's Flea Market awaits a Sept. 2 magistrate appearance. The 13 year old from Westlake was released to in house detention after a prior detention home stay, following a probation review and a request by her attorney.
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Elyria
Jamie
Westlake
Gerald Strait
Paul St. Marie
Ex Chronicle-Telegram Writer Case Moved to Lorain County
Former Chronicle Telegram columnist Paul Facinelli sues Lorain County assistant prosecutor Jonathan Rosenbaum. Transfer to Lorain County delays trial date. Facinelli alleges Rosenbaum influenced a professional group over his Head Start articles. Rosenbaum seeks over $50,000 in damages.
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Elyria
Chronicle-Telegram
Paul Facinelli
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Lorain County
Cuyahoga County
Facinelli
Rosenbaum
The
Chronicle
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Lorain County Court of Common Pleas
Edward Zaleski
Chase
Tonya Starks
Meister Road
Chuck Humel
Lindsey and
Marlo
E. Jean Harper
Brinda
Jack Bradley
Bradley
Andrea Misko
Strait
St. Mane
Janice St. John
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
Bridget M. McCafferty
St. John
McCafferty
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
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