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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2008
Page
1
Mayor Grace and City Auditor Pileski warn Elyria will cut expenses across the board in 2009 as income tax revenue falls. They note 2008 revenue matched 2007 levels, 2007 was 4 percent below 2006, and 2008 overspent by 1.8 million with carryover shrinking to about half. Grace says reductions will be noticeable to residents.
After a nearly two year probe, former Lorain County Domestic Relations Judge Paulette Lilly is cleared of misusing county resources. Special Prosecutor Brendan Sheehan found no evidence of misuse on county computers and noted personal use occurred off the clock with restraint. Lilly welcomed the ruling and stated she anticipated the outcome.
President Bush's administration moved to avert a catastrophic auto industry collapse as Congress remains gridlocked. Automakers and the Federal Reserve held talks on remaining funds and potential conditions for a rescue, though no bailout size had been decided.
Former Lorain County Chief Deputy Recorder Phil Betleski, 52, is charged with theft in office for allegedly taking more vacation time than entitled while employed. He pleaded not guilty and could face up to five years in prison. Betleski resigned July 28 after a clash with County Recorder Judy Nedwick over his vacation. A special prosecutor’s letter cites personal digital photos found on a county computer during Nedwick’s absence.
In Elyria Ohio TruTV will not televise the Daniel Pet rie trial on In Session. The 17-year-old is charged with aggravated murder in the October 2007 shooting of his mother Sue Petric and father the Rev Mark Petric. A Florida legal matter prompted the decision.
Elyria Lorain deputies consider reducing weekly hours to spare some of the 62 slated layoffs as budget gaps prompt 6 million in 2009 cuts. Sheriff Stammitti had announced 12 full timers and 8 part timers plus two typists would be cut. Prosecutor Will also trims hours and pay by 15 percent.
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