Lilly files papers to run for judge seat again
Paulette Lilly seeks a return to the Lorain county probate court bench amid an ongoing investigation into alleged misuse of county vehicles. The former judge, who served 12 years, plans to file petitions on January 4 as a Democrat after losing reelection to David Berta in 2006.
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Court upholds Ohio damage cap on pain and suffering
The Ohio Supreme Court sustained a state law capping pain and suffering damages for defective products. The ruling follows a lawsuit by Melisa Arbino of Cincinnati over Johnson & Johnson’s Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch. Arbino alleges permanent injury and infertility threats.
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Unsealed Ohio execution protocol documents released
Documents detailing Ohio death row procedures reveal the warden signaling the start of a lethal three drug cocktail. The 632 page binder, redacted to protect team members, will be reviewed at a Lorain County hearing on whether current methods violate cruel and unusual punishment. Ohio officials confirm two of the three execution team members are emergency medical technicians with at least one other medically trained member, but names remain redacted.
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Lorain County convictions tied to 2005 slayings
Ruben Rivera of Clavaland ab was convicted for the August 2005 murder of Manuel Garcia of Lorain. Ronald McCloud of Lorain was convicted for the June 2005 strangling death of Janet Bernard of Elyria that occurred in a church.
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Wellington pastor may visit jailed son in murder case
Judge allows Rev. Mark Petrie to visit 16 year old Daniel Petrie in jail but rules conversations are not protected by clergy inmate privilege. The court notes such visits are not shielded by Ohio law and could be admitted in trial. Daniel is accused of fatally shooting his mother Sue Petrie and his father Mark Petrie in Oct. The case follows tensions over Daniel’s upbringing and a weapon transfer.
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Lorain board member recalls tough farewell amid debt
Lorain school board member Jeanine Donaldson reflects on a final year marked by near 5 million dollars in district debt, later escalating to over 15 million without drastic cuts. The board laid off more than 240 teachers, numerous paraprofessionals and administrators, as meetings moved to accommodate angry parents. Donaldson says the shock left little time to react and focus on keeping the district afloat.
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