Lorain fire chief role in limbo after retirement
The Lorain civil service commission ruled it lacks authority to decide if a vacancy occurred when Fire Chief Phil Dore briefly retired last summer. Mayor Craig Foltin says Dore remains chief. law director Provenza weighs options as union seeks guidance.
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Worst blizzard in seven years shuts Northeast on Presidents Day
A historic blizzard blanketed the Northeast with up to 4 feet of snow forcing airport shutdowns in Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston. At least 28 deaths were attributed to the storm as power outages affected over a quarter million homes and businesses. The system disrupted Amtrak service, road travel, and left Maryland Garrett County with 49 inches of snow atop substantial drifts. The storm is set to move toward New England with more snow and coastal flooding possible.
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Storm cripples three southern Ohio counties
A weekend winter storm dumped over a foot of snow in central Ohio and up to eight inches of ice in Gallia, Lawrence, Meigs, and Scioto counties. Gov. Taft declared three disaster areas, Jackson County also declared an emergency. One death occurred in a Southwest Ohio traffic crash as 62,000 customers lost power. Utilities struggle to restore service amid downed trees and blocked roads.
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Implanted Electrode Ends Severe Headache Pain
Researchers report an implanted brain electrode relieved severe headaches in a patient, suggesting a new avenue for chronic migraine relief. The study cites long term pain reduction, with follow up over several months and ongoing assessments of safety.
Lorain County Commissioners Split on Open Meetings Practice
Two of three Lorain County Ohio commissioners oppose the router sheet method used to gauge votes before weekly meetings. Attorney general guidance warns the process may violate Open Meetings Law, prompting calls for immediate change. Commissioner Vasi favors quick procedural shift, while Innes notes no merit decision is made by circulating opinions. Moore and Blair back the legal view and oppose altering the routine.
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Innes
Mary Jo Vasi
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Moore
Two Elyria High School site options drop from list
Ellria Independent Citizens Committee says two proposed sites near Church of the Open Door and West Recreation Center are no longer on the table. Open Door owners refused to sell, and safety concerns are noted for the West Recreation site while voters previously rejected a $64 million bond for a different site.
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Millionaire couple split a million on TV twist
Zora won a diamond ring from Evan Marriott as the Joe Millionaire finale aired. The pair then split a million dollars promised by the show, while Marriott’s claim of wealth proved false and he admitted he earned about nineteen thousand dollars a year.
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