Commission backs city's response to improper comments
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission found no probable cause against Lorain official William Donohue or the city after noting Safety Service Director Robert Fowler acted swiftly by suspending him. The report cites past remarks about nooses, shootings and dumping a body as inappropriate jokes, not a basis for charges.
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Oberlin may host marijuana testing facility on city land
A vacant city land parcel near 511 and Oberlin Road could house a marijuana testing facility if a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana passes. The facility would be a laboratory setting run by Responsible Ohio, separate from RGI LLC, which plans an indoor marijuana farm in Los. Oberlin City Manager Norenberg says he met with Responsible Ohio representatives about the proposal.
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County eyes new 32.78acre site for marijuana testing lab
City official discusses a 32.78 acre parcel at Route 511 and Oberlin Road with preliminary talks for a marijuana testing facility. Responsible Ohio reps claim the project could create 40 jobs and may expand. county value cited at 622,820 with a fresh appraisal urged before pricing. Lorain County would host one of five labs if the amendment passes, others planned for Athens and more.
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Craig Snodgrass
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Prison ruled responsible for inmate fall from bank
An Ohio Court of Claims found the state prison liable for injuries suffered by Roy Buchanan an Elyria inmate serving time for rape and gross sexual imposition who fell from a top dormitory bank about a year ago. The 82 year old was sentenced to 15 to 151 years after a 2005 trial.
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Shelters Open in Elyria Gym For Cold Weather
A temporary homeless shelter resumes at St. Mary Parish gym 320 Middle Ave Elyria opening 3 p m and closing 9 a m Monday. Parishioner Pete Aldrich oversees the effort seeking blankets gloves hats and jackets and donations can contact him at (440) 281 5580 or paldrich235 gmail com.
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Valentine Treats at Brummer’s Homemade Chocolates
Terry Werner, Robert Brummer and Jim Hormell prepare chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day at Brummer’s Homemade Chocolates. The shop opens today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and offers festive treats.
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Caring men and women fund Lorain free clinic with $25K
The Lorain County Free Clinic received a $25 300 donation from 100 Guys Who Care About Lorain County. The group of 88 men pool $100 from each member to support a local organization, donating at quarterly meetings to aid uninsured residents ahead of ACA signup.
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