Editorial condemns police witness fee handling in Lorain County
A Chronicle Telegram editorial urges towns in Lorain County to inventory and remit witness fees paid to police. It cites a 1985 state law treating fees as public money, notes towns already tracing and turning in funds, and calls for full compliance to stop officers from pocketing or donating fees.
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Elyria
Lorain
Lorain County
Common Pleas Court
North Ridgeville
Oberlin
Amherst
Avon
Hlyria
Police Unions
Animal Protective League
APL
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Police Department
Terry Shilling
Opinion Page Invitation to Readers
The Chronicle Telegram explains that editorials present our views while guest pieces invite reader challenge and letters to the editor. It encourages readers to share opinions in a letter format.
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Chronicle-Telegram
A reply to A law without teeth about nursing home citations
A reader challenges Jack Lucenti’s December front page on nursing homes. The letter defends citations as sometimes redundant and notes waivers and long term care regulation. It compares state and national averages, questions overall condemnation, and ends urging readers to consider unannounced inspections.
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Jack Lucentini
Autumn
Ridgeville snow crew earns praise for storm effort
Letter lauds the Ridgeville snow removal team for long hours and effective work during the recent storm. The writer commends their dedication and compares favorably to surrounding cities, urging others to thank the crew for keeping us safe.
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North Ridgeville
Charley Reese states political switch intent and beliefs
The Orlando Sentinel columnist Charley Reese outlines his conflict of interest, income sources, and political views. He plans to switch from Democrat to Republican if Buchanan wins Iowa and New Hampshire, opposes foreign aid and international bodies, advocates minimal government, and stresses individual rights and civics engagement.
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Pat Buchanan
Iowa
New Hampshire
Tf Buchanan
Teen crime prompts calls for tougher juvenile measures
A Boston case features a 17 year old punching a substitute teacher, sparking debate over juvenile justice. The column cites FBI data showing rising teen violent arrests and outlines measures from truancy courts to curfews and boot camps in cities like New Haven Shelby Davenport and Kennebunkport. It argues for balanced, less punitive steps to deter minor offenses from escalating into crimes.
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M Shelby
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Maine
George Bush
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Iowa
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