Judge orders single trial in serial killings
Walter E. Ellis, 49, will be tried for all seven killings together in Milwaukee. The bodies date 1986 to 2007 and prosecutors allege first degree intentional homicide. The judge ruled the cases may be joined due to similar circumstances and location despite defense calls for separate trials.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Walter E. Ellis
Russell Jones
Rebecca Dallet
Jones
Ellis
Dallet
Suspicious Van Sighted Near Ashland Avenue in Lorain
A teenage girl reports a white van with a heavyset male driver in a denim coat and red knit cap lingering beside her on Ashland Avenue. The van passed five times while the driver stared. she fled home and police found nothing after searches.
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Lorain
Ashland Avenue
Corrections and Clarifications Policy Note
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling 329 7155, emphasizing commitment to accuracy and transparency.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lottery results and jackpots across states
Ohio Midday Pick 3 6-8-4 Pick 3 4-0-2 Midday Pick 4 3-9-5-7 Pick 4 7-1-7-2 Rolling Cash 5 4-9-14-30-31 Ten-Oh numbers listed Classic Lotto 13-17-19-34-41-42 Rolling Cash 5 jackpot 100000 Classic Lotto jackpot 9.9 million Mega Millions Tuesday 3-33-35-39-45 Mega Ball 13 estimated 12 million Kicker 7-6-3-9-9-0 Daily 3 2-4-5 Daily 4 9-7-5-7 Fantasy 5 7-16-30-36-39 Daily Number 3-9-6 Big 4 0-5-8-5 Cash 5 7-16-23-25-35 Daily 3 5-9-2 Daily 4 6-2-9-3
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Ohio
Rolling Cash
Ten-Oh
Out of State
Michigan
Fantasy
Pennsylvania
Big
West Virginia
Chronicle Telegram Staff and Contact Details
The Chronicle Telegram lists editor names and contact numbers for editorial departments, a Barb Rusko Stephens directory, and advertising and circulation hotlines. It includes office hours, subscription rates, and mailing address in Elyria Ohio.
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Elyria
U.S
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company
East Ave
The
Chronicle- Telegram
P.O
Elyria facial budget cuts threaten police layoffs and grant funds
Elyria weighs a $2.05 million police budget reduction with five to six officers possibly laid off. City officials seek HUD waiver to use $108,000 in CDBG funds for police while nonprofits face funding loss and renovation plans proceed for Adopt-a-School housing. Community meeting set to discuss the waiver and funding shifts.
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Grace
Elyria
Angie Byington
HUD
City Council
Mary Brown
Chapman Lane
Second Baptist
Laub
Elyria Police Patrolmen Association
Tom Baracskai
Veteran seeks steady work after deployments
Kieswetter, an eight year Army veteran, reports difficulty finding employment due to disability and military background. He wants a job to pay bills and support his family, not riches, and asks employers not to discriminate. Lorain AMVETS Post 47 offers contact for assistance. Alicia Castelli can be reached at 329 7144.
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Kieswetter
Majcher
Lorain Amvets Post 47
Bouncer stabbed during bar brawl in Elyria
Elyria police report Brian Helke 29 was stabbed in the chest and leg during a fight near Lake Avenue between bars. Frederick Farris, a suspect later apprehended in Ely Square, faces felonious assault and tampering with evidence charges. Helke was treated with stitches and flown to Metro Health for chest wounds.
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Elyria
Brian Helke
Lake Avenue
Helke
Frederick Farris
Farris
Ely Square
Lorain County Sheriff's Office
Metro Health
Teens charged after egging and crash near Home Depot
Four minors face charges for egging a house and car and tampering with decorations. They fled the homeowner, who pursued them to a crash near Leavitt Road and Home Depot. The crash occurred at 12:34 a.m. Tuesday. Two minors were taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Lorain. conditions not released. All four face curfew and criminal mischief counts. one driver also charged with failure to control.
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Lorain
Leavitt Road
Community Regional Medical Center
Judge appoints two to boards in Lorain County
Lorain County Probate Judge James T. Walther appointed Charles Baumgartner of Elyria to the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities with a term from Jan 1 2013 to Dec 31 2013 and Frederick Alspach of Wellington to the Lorain County Metropolitan Park District from Jan 1 2012 to Dec 31 2012.
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Elyria
Lorain County
James T. Walther
Charles Baumgartner
Board of Developmental Disabilities
Baumgartner
Walther
Frederick Alspach
Wellington
Suspect reports home invasion in Lorain shootout
Al McDonough called 911 claiming a home invasion and that he and Stump fought off robbers. Serrano allegedly shot Stump and McDonough. McDonough fired six shots killing Serrano. Phillips fled, was arrested nearby. ongoing investigation with potential death penalty. Granda: evidence includes two guns two safes bullets and drugs. Stump had been selling prescription painkillers. Both victims and suspects have prior drug records. Further hearings delayed to Jan 7. Contact Brad Dicken.
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McDonough
Stump
Serrano
Phillips
Elyria
Lorain County
Granda
New Jersey
Lorain
Grace weighs tax debate and reelection under recall results
Grace said major tax initiative talks will unfold over six months ahead of November ballots. He hints at a fourth term, noting recall voting Tuesday drew 7,387 ballots and margin comparisons show growing support versus 2007.
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Grace
Tim Quinn
Holly Brinda
Tom Pallardy
Pallardy
Board of Elections
Lorain County Blotter Detailing Theft and Vandalism Cases
A detailed blotter covers multiple days in Lorain County with arrests and incidents. Entries include a 12 year old charged with toy theft at Walgreens, a 22 year old facing criminal tools and theft charges at Super Kmart, rock throwing causing damage, trespass and panhandling, fraud reports from a non existent checking account, several vehicle and property break ins, shoplifting at stores including Super Kmart and Macy's, car vandalism, gun and alcohol related calls, and a police investigation into thefts at Wal Mart and other local sites. Other items note suspicious vehicles, license plate thefts, GPS unit thefts, and attempted armed robbery at Sunoco. Names include Bradley Lester, Brittany Lottig, William Arkel, Angela Messer, Quay Barber, and Daniel Richardson among others.
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Cleveland St
Bendix
Warren St
Georgetown Ave
Midway Blvd
Brittany Lottig
William Arkel
Lorain
Toy Department
Sunoco
NBA
H&h Auto Parts
Chestnut Commons Drive
Daniel Richardson
Wal- Mart
Bell Ave
Jamie Smalley
Elyria
Adams St
Furnace St
Rambler Ave
Midway Mall
Richard Waseleski
Macy’s
Queen Anne Circle
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