Doctors urge drop of charges in Ohio miscarriage case
Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights asks Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins to drop the abuse of corpse charge against Brittany Watts 33 after a miscarriage at home. Watts miscarried Sept. 22 following a nonviable fetal heartbeat report and treatment delays at Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Hospital. Civil rights supporters including Benjamin Crump raise funds for her defense and care.
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Lorain officer praised for gunfire response near schools
Lorain police officer Nick Gerace received a council resolution for his actions on Nov. 2 during a shooting near Washington Elementary and General Johnnie Wilson Middle School. He ordered a lockdown and pursued the suspect, James Geiger of Avon Lake, who was arrested. no one was hurt.
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Elyria Council approves mayor and two directors raises
On Monday Elyria City Council approved a $138,578 mayor salary and $134,430 for law and finance directors effective Jan 1, overriding Mayor Whitfield's veto. Mayor-elect Kevin Brubaker set to take office Jan 1 after defeating Whitfield, who criticized the process and amounts.
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Lorain County urges drunk driving crackdown during holiday mobilization
Lorain County Sheriff’s Office kicks off a year end Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving mobilization with zero tolerance enforcement to keep roads safe for holiday travelers. DUI carries jail, license loss, and costs. plan sober transport or rides to avoid penalties. Elyria seeks a masked woman who robbed U S Bank on Midway Boulevard, 9 a.m. Saturday. No injuries. investigation ongoing. contact Detective Steven Robinson with tips.
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