Former store manager charged in theft at Lorain Dollar Store
Steven A. Kowalczyk of Lorain is indicted on grand theft and tampering with evidence for allegedly stealing 37,513 from the Dollar Store on Broadway between May 8 and May 16 last year. Prosecutors say he claimed deposits were at the bank and later blamed confusion as he faced witnesses including employees and bank staff. He is set for trial before Common Pleas Judge Kosma J. Glavas.
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Convicted rapist sentenced to four years in prison
Edgardo Otero, 28, of East 32nd Street, Lorain, pleaded guilty January 29 to two counts each of rape and gross sexual imposition. Judge Mark A. Betleski sentenced him to four years in prison in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.
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Olmsted mayor outlines one time budget balance plan
North Olmsted Mayor Norman Musial proposes transferring 475000 from five special funds including EMS fees and hotel motel tax into the general fund to balance the 2003 budget without tax increases or layoffs. Council finance committee will review the appropriation and fund transfers as Finance Director Carrie Copfer notes it is the best option.
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Norman Musial
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Special prosecutor clears safety director in memo probe
North Olmsted Safety Director Richard Jesse was cleared of wrongdoing after special prosecutor Michael Murman found no probable crime related to an anonymous memo to city departments. Law Director James Dubelko stated the investigation found no crime. details note Jesse had reviewed but not approved the final memo.
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County split on Iraq war as commissioners weigh anti war move
Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi a Democrat calls for adopting an anti war resolution joining 45 cities to urge President Bush to avoid war. Republican David Moore calls it partisan and urges unity. Betty Blair another Democrat declines to comment as agenda hangs.
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Man pleads guilty to rape attempt in home invasion
Lorain man Martin McLemore 35 pleaded guilty to attempted rape burglary and intimidation in a Jan 7 2002 attack on a woman he had previously visited. He faces up to 16 years with possible two year sentence after a background report.
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Cincinnati expands hate crime law to include sexual orientation
Cincinnati City Council widened the hate crimes ordinance to add penalties for assaults based on sexual orientation. The amendment, approved 7 to 2, also covers gender age and disabilities, expanding beyond race religion and national origin. Council member John Crawley championed the change while Chris Menzel dissented.
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Seth Kilbourn
Human Rights Campaign
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