Elyria Origins: The Ely Family Pioneers of 1800s Ohio
West Springfield founders Justin and Ruth Ely built wealth in trade and real estate. Their son Heman Ely forged links to New York and Europe, helping found Elyria and Lorain County. The 12,500 acres acquired in 1816 included riverfront land and two 40 foot waterfalls that powered early industry.
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Elyria
Springfield
Mass
New York State
Connecticut
Justin
Ruth
White) Ely
Hemnan
Lexington
Concord
Harvard
West
Connecticut Land Co
Ohio
Connecticut Western Reserve
Heman
Theodore
New York City
T & H Ely
Europe
France
Napoleon
Lorraine
Lorain County
Ely
Range
NCAA and Riddell sued over football head injury risks
Class-action suits filed in Indianapolis and San Francisco accuse the NCAA and helmet maker Riddell of concealing concussion risks and misrepresenting helmet safety. Plaintiffs include Cory Brandon, Kelvin Chaisson, Derrick Cherry, Jarrod Blake Roberts, and Joe Walker. The cases seek damages for health care costs and lost wages.
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NCAA
Riddell
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Big 12
Cory Brandon
Oklahoma
Kelvin Chaisson
Derrick Cherry
Texas Tech
Jarrod Blake Roberts
TCU
Joe Walker
Texas
Ci Walter & Young
Fort Worth
Edelson PC
Why did I have to do this in murder case
Elyria. Jeremy Diestler repeated apologies and questioned his actions in jail after his arrest for the Sept. 17, 2014, shooting death of Matthew Stinson. He asked why he had to do it while prosecutors say he lured Stinson from a Wesley venue apartment and shot him five times with an AR-10 rifle. Stinson’s neighbor was grazed by a bullet as Diestler allegedly fired. Forensics linked weapons found at a Grafton home to the crime. The lead detective testified Diestler admitted being at the complex to buy drugs but fled after gunfire. The trial’s prosecution wrapped. defense to present next.
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Elyria
Jeremy Liestler
Lorain County
Matthew Stinson
Diestler
Vanessa Taylor
Stinson
Donna
Freeman
Wesley Venue
Drestler
Angela Wade
Taylor
Grafton
Michael Groomes
Groomes
Jack Bradley
County Common Pleas
James Miraldi Contac
Brad Dicken
Jeremy Diestler
Lorain County Justice Center
Opponents challenge NEXUS gas pipeline proposal in Ohio
Coalition to Reroute NEXUS files a legal challenge with FERC in Cleveland alleging NEXUS acted without authority by acquiring easements and property in Summit Medina Lorain and Stark counties. The $2 billion line would run 255 miles from Columbiana to a Canada hub, awaiting FERC action after a November environmental impact statement.
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District Court
Cleveland
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Coalition To Reroute
Nexus Citizens Group
NEXUS
FERC
Ohio
Columbiana
Medina
Lorain
Canada
DTE Energy of
Detroit
Spectra Energy of
Houston
CORN
Commission
Summit County
Medina County
Lorain County
Stark County
Spectra Energy
Adam Parker
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Eric Olson
Idell
North Ridgeville
Associated Press
Wobl & Wdlw
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