Mr. Democrat J. Grant Keys Dies at 86 in Elyria
J. Grant Keys, 86, longtime Elyria political figure known as Mr. Democrat, died after a short illness at his East River Road home. A WWII pilot, he became Elyria’s first Democratic mayor in 22 years in 1953, later directing the Ohio Department of Highway Safety and serving as county treasurer for 26 years. He aided Democratic gains, oversaw major projects, and remained a prominent local figure.
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Elyria
J. Grant Keys
East River Road
Keys
Ohio Department of Highway Safety
John F Kennedy
Robert F Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
John Glenn
Ohio
Michael Keys
Vic Stewart
Lorain County Prosecutor Jeff Manning dies after surgery
Lorain County Prosecutor Jeff Manning, 34, died early Friday eight days after emergency heart surgery to repair a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Autopsy pending. Manning had been in critical but stable condition until his death, and Assistant County Prosecutor Gerald Innes was named temporary prosecutor. Local officials mourned his loss and praised his principles.
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Elyria
Jeff Manning
Manning
Armae
Mark Hastings
Lorain County
Hastings
Paul Matuis
Michael Soliman
Mikhail
John Ritter
Mannie
Betty Blair
David Moore
Gerald Innes
Tones
Jeffry Armbruster
North Ridgeville
Armbruster
Editorial: Keys left legacy of leadership
An editorial honors the late Keys for his leadership and reflects on the challenge of filling Manning's shoes, noting the impact he had on the team and community and urging a measured transition as the new era begins.
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Keys
Manning
Feds arrest Jack Vasi and sister in Davenport hotel
U S marshals arrested Jack Vasi 46 and Mary Kay Szabo 39 at Reunion Inn Davenport Florida after a late struggle. Szabo surrendered following a phone call with her husband Steve Szabo while Vasi resisted. They were jailed near Orlando and face extradition to Ohio for missed felony shredding charges.
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Jack Vasi
Mary Kay Szabo
U.S
Davenport
Fla
Peter J. Elliott
Ohio
Reunion Inn
Szabo
Steve
Elyna
Steve Szabo
Orange County
Orlando
Kitty Meszes
Meszes
Chestnut Street
Elyria
Mary Jo Vasi
Crawford County
Elliott
Vasi
Darrell Willams
U.S. Marshal's
Schoolkids learn about power of love
Vermilion reports first grade students at South Street Elementary enjoy a Valentine reading exercise. Miss Suzie Carroll writes and Maddie Holt, 7, reads a card aloud while candy conversation hearts add fun. The class works toward a Friday party, celebrating literacy and Valentine’s Day.
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Suzie
South Street
Maddie Holt
Card
Suzie Carroll
Ricky Baker
Ariana Lee
South Street Elementary
Vermilion
Guilty verdict in Elyria shooting case shocks downtown
A jury convicts Guy Cheers in a downtown Elyria shooting. Prosecutors described a violent incident that left bystanders frightened as police investigated, witnesses testified, and the defendant faced charges culminating in a guilty ruling.
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Guy Cheers
Elyria
Breezy overcast with sun high around 31 degrees
A breezy day with occasional clouds and sun is forecast. High temperature near 31 degrees, with details continued on Page BB for the full AccuWeather forecast.
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The
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety Administration
John F. Kennedy
White House
BRUCE
John Musson
Elyine
Dave Gillick
Gop
Chronicle
John R. Musson
Gayle
Nathan
Feds
Valentine
Steve Manheim
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