Stores cut prices to revive weak postholiday sales
Lisa Roberson reports Elyria shoppers faced a sea of red reduced signs with 50 percent off as retailers try to salvage a lackluster Christmas season. It is too early to gauge success, with a full season picture due January 8 when major retailers release results. Danielle Rich of Elyria praised the deep discounts at Target near Midway Mall as shoppers planned for next year.
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Nicole Diar seeks Ohio Supreme Court revisit of murder conviction
Attorneys for Nicole Diar ask the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider upholding her aggravated murder conviction for the 2003 death of her 4 year old son. They argue prosecutorial misconduct and cumulative prejudice affected the jury despite the court overturning the death sentence for a sentencing error.
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Missing funds probe shadows Lorain Youth Baseball
Lorain police probe former league president Chuck Camera over missing league money. Current president David Szabo says discrepancies exist since he took office in October, while stressing the nonprofit league remains under no formal investigation. The group serves about 72 teams for children aged 5 to 14 with funds from fees sponsors and concessions.
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Lorain Youth Baseball League
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Avon Lake mayor alters city hall sign over Christmas message
Avon Lake mayor Karl Zuber removed most of the marquee text after a legal directive and council members urged removal. The sign had read Remember Christ is in Christmas since December 15, prompting a complaint from Americans United for Separation of Church and State about violation of the First Amendment. Zuber argued government can reflect Christian principles while opposing establishment of religion.
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