Lorain law director charged with DUI after Browns game
Law Director Mark Provenza of Bay Village was arrested at 1:23 a.m. on Lake Road for driving under the influence after refusing a breath test. His sister Judith, a passenger, was taken into custody but released. Provenza posted $1,000 bail and was released with no comment. His sister was later freed without charges.
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Holiday Shipping Strains Elyria Post Office Lines
In Elyria the holiday rush at area post offices brings longer waits as gifts are prepared for shipment. A clerk cited typical 25 minute waits on Tuesday afternoon and urged avoiding the lunch hour for quicker service.
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Postal Service posts 2003 surplus but pledges steady rates
The Associated Press reports the Postal Service earned a 3.9 billion surplus in 2003 despite falling mail volume. Officials reaffirmed plans to keep rates steady through 2006 after losses in prior years tied to the terror attacks and anthrax scare, with a 37 cent first class rate last year.
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Elyria orders shutdown of chemical storage site
Matrix Logistics has been ordered to halt operations and remove hazardous chemicals found in piles 15 to 20 feet high across 200000 square feet of former York International building. City Fire Chief says no occupancy permit exists and storage standards were not met. discovery occurred during Dec. 1 inspection.
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Amherst Man Dies After Fall From Beam
A 26 year old Elyria man, Matthew Schulte, fell 30 feet from a steel beam at a Star Builders site on Rice Industrial Parkway in Amherst and died at MetroHealth Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet or safety harness. OSHA investigates potential violations. fines could reach 77000 dollars.
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Lorain Rep sale stalls over bondholder objections
Objections of REP bondholders to the sale to Perry Capital Co. were not resolved by late Tuesday. A December 5 deal had tentative approval from the United Steelworkers of America and REP's main creditor Fleet Capital, with Perry offering 101.5 million dollars in cash to Fleet before further reductions.
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Baskets Full of Fun Gift Guide for the Person Who Has Everything
A quick and easy guide to creative holiday gift ideas for difficult to shop for recipients. Weather note mentions cloudy windy and rainy with a high of 53. AccuWeather page reference included.
Challenge returns to WEWS TV for high school quiz show
After a five year hiatus the local quiz program Academic Challenge returns this weekend. The first broadcast is set for 6 30 p m Saturday on WEWS NewsChannel 5. North Ridgeville High School students Erika Swanson Shawn Mills Dennis Terlaak and alternates Andrew Kenny and Chris Halke compete against teams from Copley and Padua Franciscan high schools in the North Ridgeville Lee CHALLENGE.
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