Whitely Poised to Be Elyria Chief at Friday Swearing-In
Elyria Captain Duane Whitely will officially become police chief Friday at City Hall after Chief Michael Medders retired with over 34 years of service. Whitely has led the department in an acting role since 2009 and has a 20 year career including patrol, the Neighborhood Impact Unit, detective bureau and major crimes. Mayor Grace calls the transition smooth.
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Woman accused of custody scam in hard luck tale
Elyria woman Sherry Thompson told Judge James Walther she was a Marine nurse facing deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan as part of a custody case. Staff said the claim was false. Thompson was actually headed to prison for related charges.
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Alleged arsonists spotted at scene in Lorain
Two men from Lorain were arrested on four counts of arson and four counts of breaking and entering for fires set at four North Central Drive locations. A photographer with TMCNews.net photographed the suspects at the scene of one fire as authorities linked them to all incidents.
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Fish Fry Fridays at Abbe Road Church
The church at 1878 Abbe Road will serve tilapia dinners on Fridays through Good Friday April 2 this year. Proceeds support church activities.
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Ohio foreclosure relief request amid rising filings
Ohio advocates criticize the federal plan that excludes the state from a 1.5 billion foreclosure relief package aimed at five states with high 60 day delinquency rates. Lorain and Medina counties saw foreclosure filings rise 10.4 and 20.2 percent respectively, while statewide Michigan, Florida, and Nevada also receive aid.
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Lorain Seeks Student Public Help for New High School Name
Lorain school district asks students parents and residents to submit a new name for the merged high school by 4 p.m. March 8. The chosen name will be used starting 2010 11 when Southview closes and all students attend Admiral King. A March 17 board meeting will announce the result.
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Cavaliers Debut Stumbles as Jamison Shuts Out
Antawn Jamison scored two points on 0-for-12 shooting in Cleveland's 17 point loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, marking an inauspicious debut for the Cavaliers' new acquisition.
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Avon couple donates $1 million to hospital system
The Chronicle Telegram reports Avon residents Mary and Terrence Fergus donated $1 million to the local hospital system. Their son Nathan Fergus faced serious undiagnosed medical issues as a toddler, weighing 18 pounds at age 2 years 8 months before doctors found answers with Dr. Fred Roth.
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