Cleveland adopts gun law blamed for hitting lawful owners
Cleveland approves a semiautomatic weapon ban amid protest from gun rights groups led by the NRA. Opponents call the ordinance flawed and say it targets law abiding citizens while the city emphasizes cracking down on criminals. Police powers also expand to allow some officers 9mm pistols. the action occurred during Mayor Voinovich's absence.
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Cleveland bans assault weapons. Northeast Ohio poises to follow
Elyria Lorain and Oberlin officials praise Cleveland's ordinance banning semiautomatic weapons and high capacity rifles and shotguns. The measure imposes 1000 dollar fines and 60 day jail for possession within city limits and could inspire similar local laws in the region.
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Board OKs suspension for hair clipping teacher
In Elyria a Cascade School elementary teacher Katherine Abba is suspended with pay after clipping the tail hair locks of two first grade students on Feb 10. The board unanimously ratified the suspension pending further investigation and said they were briefed and supported the administration.
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Priest Accused as Two Widows’ Funds Missing
Lorain County prosecutor weighs charges against Catholic priest Robert W. Cauley after two elderly women allege he failed to repay nearly 100000 dollars invested years ago. Investigators interview Helen Reinartz about 86000 dollars and review a dead woman’s 15000 dollar gift with only 3000 returned.
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Lakewood
Cauley
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U.S. consumer prices rise 0.6 percent in January
The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent January jump in the Consumer Price Index, the largest in two years, led by higher food, fuel, tobacco, and energy costs. Excluding volatile items, core inflation rose 0.5 percent, with the index at 121.1 relative to 1982-84 base.
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Elyria Considers Lorain-Style Keg Law For Minors
City councilwoman Shirley Guinta proposes adopting a keg law like Lorain's to bar adults from allowing non family minors to drink on their property. Lorain penalties include up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine for violators.
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Elyria
Lorain
Midway Mall Expansion Gets Final Planning OK
Elyria approves a multi million expansion of Midway Mall totaling 206000 square feet anchored by a 100000 square foot department store and 10 food venues. Clearing of a 30 acre site will begin this month with grading to follow as weather allows.
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Midway Mall
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