Incompatible couple linked to double death in Ohio home
A planned divorce and a contentious custody battle preceded the deaths of Michael Rothgery and Molly Rothgery in their Russell Road home. Neighbors reported no one seen for a day. Michael was found with a .45 pistol nearby and Molly in the TV room with no clear signs of struggle. Michael left a nonstandard note and had a note of restraining orders in divorce filings. Molly, a former Great Lakes Brewing Co. manager, had recently worked in Cleveland and was loved by coworkers who held a casual memorial for her birthday. The couple had two young daughters staying with relatives. authorities pursue ownership of the gun and cause of death.
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Spaetzel
Michael Rothgery
Russell Road
Rothgery
Molly Rothgery
Lorain County Common Pleas
Christopher Rothgery
Elyria
Eric Rothgery
Michael
Molly
Fritz
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Lorain
Great Lakes Brewing Co
Cleveland
Pat Conway
Conway
Elyria Police Blotter Highlights Theft and Break-in Reports
A summary of incidents shows thefts at Things Remembered and Wal-Mart, a found 9 mm handgun, burglaries on West Ave and Cheshire Lane, several counts of drug paraphernalia possession, obstructing official business, and a burglary arrest for Dante Griffin. Other entries note attempted residence break-ins, fraudulent debit activity, and property damage.
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Bell Ave
Lorain
Garden Ave
Chestnut Commons Drive
Latisha Beasley
North Ridgeville
Wal-Mart
E. Broad St
Shawn Paramore
Elyria
Speedway
Lake Avenue
Parkview Court
Joanne Maynard
Cleveland St
Amanda Brown
Mark Streets
Cheshire Lane
Fifth Street
East Avenue
Leslie Keller
Hollywood Drive
West Ave
Tina Allgood
Fourth Street
West Avenue
Frank Hubert
Kelly Abbot
Barbara St
Warden Ave
S. Abbe Road
Fourth St
Reaser St
Foster Ave
Dante Griffin
Lorain police report two shoplifting incidents and license charges
Lorain police records show on Thursday August 26 at 3 24 p m Erica Armstrong 22 of Lorain charged with no driver s license and stop sign violation. On Friday August 27 at 3 29 p m two teenaged females charged with theft for shoplifting about 139 dollars in cosmetics from Super Kmart on Leavitt Road.
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West 22Nd Street
Reeves Avenue
Erica Armstrong
Lorain
Leavitt Road
Super Kmart
Crash injures Elyria faith leader as van crashes in front of Kanisa House
Al Evans chief executive of the First Community Interfaith Institute in Elyria was shaken but unhurt after a van struck his car near Kanisa House at 142 Cleveland St. The driver’s headlights were off and speeding. A passerby helped Evans outside. He thanked God for his safety. Contact Cindy Leise for details.
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Evans
First Community Interfaith Institute
Elyria
Kanisa House
Cleveland St
Corrections and Clarifications Policy Emphasized
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling 329 7155. The notice stresses commitment to accuracy and provides a direct contact number for corrections.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lottery results and big jackpots update
Ohio midday draws list Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers with Rolling Cash 5 and Ten-Oh results. Rolling Cash 5 jackpot sits at $120,000 while Classic Lotto reaches $7.7 million. Mega Millions Friday draw shows numbers 4 10 26 32 41 with Mega Ball 31 and an estimated $12 million prize. Powerball Saturday yields 4 22 27 32 56 with Powerball 13 and a $34 million jackpot.
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Ohio
Rolling Cash
Ten-Oh
Bandit the police dog honored after service and death
Lorain County K nine Bandit helped seize over 20 kilograms of cocaine and 50 pounds of marijuana along with seized cash and property. Officer Cawthon described Bandit as relentless and essential, and memorials at the service included Sheriff Deputy Perkins and local volunteers. Bandit died after a long career with demonstrations, searches, and school visits. Chief Lonnie Dillon announced a new K nine to join later this year.
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Bandit
Cawthon
Futrall
Talbott
Lorain County
Ohio bear attack fuels debate on private exotic animals
A man, Mazzola, faces investigations after an exotic bear mauled Kandra, who died later. Authorities probe his operating status, workers' compensation coverage, and safety oversight as Ohio and federal agencies review private ownership of bears, lions, tigers, and wolves.
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Maria Smith
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
BWC
Mazzola
Smith
Kandra
Midway Mall
Musto
United States
USDA
Elyria design review overhaul aims to speed approvals
City officials push to shorten design review by allowing one plan set, flat roofs, and broader material choices while maintaining review standards. Council members see faster projects and strengthened neighborhood dialogue, though some distrust the changes and cost shifts. Mayor Grace cites prior projects like Elyria High School as proof of value.
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Bill Grace
Elyria High School
Bendix
EMH Regional Medical Center
Diamond Manufacturing
Garry Gibbs
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Arthur D. Hudnutt
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
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Chronicle
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Andrew R. Young
Julie Wallace
Carla Hama
Jeff Pfeiffer
Gary Cozart
Philip W. Kelly
Bruce Bishop
Ryan Dawson
Benjamin Nagy
Kevin Aprile
Barb Rusko Stephers
U.S
Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company
East Ave
Chronicle- Telegram
P.O
Karen
Sgt. Cawthon
Michelle
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office
Bob Perkins
Drago
Guardians of the Night
Perkins
Melody
Melissa Hebert
Mhebert
Kovacs
Iroquois
Colin Palmer
Don Barker
The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
William Arroyo
Columbia Township
Mike Musto
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Marcus Madison
5Th Ward
Mary Siwierka
Angie Byington
Phil Lahetta
Lisa Roberson
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