Lorain police keep Broz as dogcatcher amid union dispute
Police keep Rick Broz as dogcatcher while a grievance filed by United Steel Workers Local 6621 is resolved. The dog warden post has been vacant since 2009. city leaders cite scarce deputy wardens and high dog calls. Local 6621 fears losing jobs as municipal staff shrink. the mayor supports using Broz's proven skills.
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Rick Broz
Broz
United Steel Workers Local 6621
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Chase Ritenauer
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Lorain County
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Jack Critelli
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Wellington Band Director Faces Disciplinary Hearing
Wellington Schools placed band director Toni Novotny on paid leave on November 20. The school board will hold a hearing the first week of January to consider possible disciplinary action. Jason Willis serves as substitute. the pep band may perform at Friday’s basketball game if he is well.
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John Nolan
Nolan
Novotny
Jason Willis
Willis
Buckeye High School
Lorain May Name Temporary Health Commissioner
Lorain could name a temporary health commissioner next month with Dave Covell likely to fill the post at the Lorain District Municipal Board of Health meeting on Jan. 21. Mayor Chase Ritenauer said the board voted to hire the Lorain County Health District to assess the department, which has 10 employees and a 1 million dollar budget and handles food inspections immunizations and vital records.
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Chase Ritenauer
Dave Covell
Lorain County
Lorain District
Ex-sergeant sentenced in assault case in Ohio
Former Lorain County Sheriff’s Sgt. Donald McCurry received six months probation and 30 days house arrest after pleading guilty to assault and dereliction of duty for striking a friend of his daughter with a flashlight. He must undergo anger management, forfeits his certification, and cannot work as a police officer again. The incident occurred Aug. 12, 2013, at an Island Road rental property he owned.
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Lorain County
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Erie County
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Flu outbreaks strain Lorain County schools amid absences
Lorain County schools report rising flu related absences with Eastwood Elementary at 10 percent and St Peter School closing temporarily. Oberlin Avon Lake and other districts keep buildings open through the ramp up to holiday break while providing meals and enhanced cleaning amid hospitalizations and one death statewide.
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Lorain
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