School Attack Plot Details Revealed by Prosecutors
Prosecutors described a plan by Napier Balducci and two other youths to carry out a Columbine style attack at a school. Authorities said they discussed the plot daily for weeks and sought to recruit others while claiming no racial motivation. Prosecutors cited a rambling confession outlining an initial office and gym shooting.
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Mason
Williams
David Snow
Napier
Balducci
Blaise Thomas
Thomas
Michael R. White
Christmas display clashes with condo rules at Las Palomas
Harris Berger Michael Quick and two other Las Palomas residents face HOA notices to remove holiday decorations that exceed rules. Dan Grant cites safety issues from 24 hand painted candy canes and six foot trees blocking gardeners while residents defend the festive displays as neighborly.
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Port Hueneme
Calif
Harris Berger
Michael Quick
Bergern
Las Palomas
Quick
John Rockham
Association
Dan Grant
Berger and
Rockham
Grant
Berger
Holiday flights still have seats two days before Christmas
Chicago to Orlando routes show open seats on 19 Thursday flights and similar skier for many major lines. Experts attribute fears of terrorism and Y2K, plus tightened security, to lighter crowds on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Airlines plan sales boosts on other days to balance demand. Northwest and United officials cite Y2K and State Department warnings as factors. FAA tightened security following the department advisory.
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Dallas
Chicago
Orlando
Terry Trippler
Ltravel.com
Doug Killian
Northwest Airlines
Joe Hopkins
United Air Lines
State Department
Hopkins
Federal Aviation Administration
Toys Air Demand Soars At Local Mall
Shoppers at Midway Mall describe strong sales for Pokemon cards Toy Story 2 toys Barbie and Hot Wheels. Young buyers like Ryan Burgos 12 and Reynold Rosado 15 pick items such as Yomega Extreme skateboards while parents report wrapping stations busy with Barbie gifts and blue socks requested by a toddler. Local store managers note Pokemon branded bedding and comforters selling quickly. Debra Pullen notes her son Marty Bailey 2 asks for Scooby Doo and Blues Clues items along with blue socks.
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Armstrong
Amazing Allie
Ryan Burgos
Reynold Rosado
Midway Mall
Burgos
Tracy Hernandez
Lorain
Hernandez
Noe
Japan
Wade Hickman
West River Road
Hickman
Debbie Pullen
Marty Bailey
Pullen
Car crash on road injures several people and closes traffic
A crash sent Jeffries to Metro Health after her car broke down nearby and she was walking for aid. Gilas and Luca were treated for minor injuries at Community Health Partners in Lorain. The collision caused a hourlong traffic jam to Baumhart Road with eastbound detours. No citations issued and the incident remains under investigation.
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Robinson
Jeffries
Metro Health
Gilas
Luca
Lorain
Baughman
Baumhart Road
Last Minute Shoppers Hit Lorain Mall For Christmas Gifts
Procrastinators like Laila Andrews and Pat Merceus plan wrapping parties and mall trekking to fill gifts for family. Lorain residents Anna and Abraham Rosado snagged the last My Size Angel Barbie for their daughter. Grant Tracey maps Christmas Eve shopping to dodge crowds while Hernandez juggles buying for 48 recipients. One unnamed mom says she shops until funds or Christmas arrive.
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Laila Andrews
Pat Merceus
Lorain
Andrews
Merceus
Anna
Abraham Rosado
Abraham
Kay-Bee Toys
Grant Tracey
Tracey
Tracey Hernandez
Hernandez
Last Minute Shopping Hints From the BBB
The Better Business Bureau offers practical tips for frantic shoppers. Budget to avoid overspending and check for hard to find items by calling ahead. Consider gift certificates, review return policies, and beware floor models or temporary vendors. Preserve receipts and protect personal financial data while shopping late at night.
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Better Business Bureau
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Lorain Bank
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First Federal Savings of Lorain
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