Fire kills Lorain man due to space heater blaze
Eugene Smith, 52, died from smoke inhalation in an East 28th Street fire likely sparked by an electric space heater. Investigators note two apartments existed in the former cab service building. no gas service was found. Martinez, a cab company worker, alerted authorities after seeing smoke. Fire officials urge working detectors and proper space heater use.
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Elyria Schools Embrace New Approaches to Four Core Goals
Elyria School District reiterates four primary aims—student achievement, fiscal responsibility, facility maintenance, and community involvement—while adopting new methods and visible building changes. Superintendent Paul Rigda hailed 2008-09 as another phase in ongoing school renewal.
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Elyria officer cleared in domestic dispute case
Elyria Patrolman Scott Willis, arrested on a domestic violence charge later dropped by his wife, returned to road patrol after an administrative probe found no wrongdoing. Chief Mike Medders said investigators interviewed Wendy Willis, who acknowledged being the aggressor in the Sept. 29 incident at the couple’s home.
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UAW wage-cut impasse in bailout talks with GM Chrysler Ford
In 2009 talks the Associated Press reports the UAW faces steep wage cuts to align with Japanese makers. Sen. Corker says a deal was close weeks from collapse. Reid seeks $700 billion bailout funds for GM while Ford claims no aid needed yet survival remains at risk. GM and Chrysler warn of potential collapse. White House comments incomplete.
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Suspensions eyed for Elyria jailers in two incidents
Elyria police report two jailer misconduct cases. Correction Officer Joseph Salvatore faces a three day suspension for roughing a detainee on October 12. Officer Donald Wilmoth is recommended for a three day unpaid suspension for using a choke hold on a female inmate in September. Safety Director Chris Eichenlaub will issue the final decision.
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