York to close Elyria plant move production to Wichita
York International Corp announced Dec 11 it would shutter its Elyria Ohio plant and shift production to a York facility in Wichita Kansas, leaving 800 local workers unemployed. Officials failed to secure incentives as unions argued jobs would later move to Monterrey Mexico.
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Michael Ross Loses Re election Bid To David Moore
In 2000 county Commissioner Michael Ross faced a rough year with a primary battle against three Democrats. Allegations over a county credit card were investigated and later cleared. Ross also faced probes including a gas and go incident and late tax payments before David Moore won by 842 votes on Election Day, narrowed to 234 after recounts.
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Sheriff Shot, Suspect Fatally Shot After Pursuit
Lorain County Sheriff Sgt. Shawn Hadaway, 41, was shot in the chest and taken to MetroHealth Medical Center after a neighbor restrained a loose dog. Within an hour, Officer Marty Carreon fatally shot Terry L. Wyers, 42, who fired a shotgun at officers as he fled the scene. Wyers reportedly had psychiatric treatment history and had not taken medication for four days. Hadaway had returned to duty part time after a two month absence and was not wearing a bulletproof vest at the time, violating policy.
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Mary Jo Vasi edges out Flynn after election recount
Mary Jo Vasi, a 12 year incumbent, initially lost on Election Day to Republican Eric Flynn by 421 votes. Absentee and provisional ballots swung the result, giving Vasi a final 117 vote victory. Flynn had attacked her abstentions while Avon Councilman Kilroy pressed charges in the primary.
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Trouble at Grafton private prison sparks controversy and delays
The North Coast Correctional Facility at Grafton began with guard inmate confrontations in May and saw Warden Leidner fired in June. Privatization backlash grew with September protests and Warden Clark resignation in December. The facility, meant for non-violent felons, expanded to include drug alcohol and some violent charges. State withholds part of monthly payment over staffing concerns amid ongoing controversy.
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Larry Leidner
Robert E Clark
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Marlborough
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No. 8 Community Health nurses strike and drug busts
FBI and Lorain Police, aided by Elyria and Avon, arrest 23 on charges of conspiracy and distribution tied to a major drug network with connections to Chicago suppliers. The operation seized 50 pounds of cocaine, over 220000 dollars in cash, and used informants, undercover agents, and wiretaps. A federal grand jury indicted the suspects November 15.
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