Vermilion appoints Kenneth Stumphauzer as law director
After a 70 minute closed session the Vermilion City Council voted 7 to 0 to hire Kenneth Stumphauzer as law director. The veteran attorney will receive a $25 000 annual retainer and $175 hourly rate amid ongoing litigation involving the city. Barb Brady expressed concerns about pay while supporting the person. Stumphauzer previously served as law director from 1997 to 2005 and is tied to a local civil case over a denied Community Development Block Grant to bailiff Dick Baker.
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Lawyers tell man to quit legal aid
In Lorain County the Bar Association warned president of a local justice watchdog group to stop practicing law without a license. King Ayettey Zubaidah also known as Gerald McGee says he has not offered legal advice to members, while others claim he counseled defendants against their attorneys. Judge James Burge and attorneys Rich and Nehr report concerns Zubaidah gave clients advice counter to their lawyers. The bar notes multiple complaints prompted a cease and desist and Zubaidah says he will respond.
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Snowy Goodness Left by Neighborly Snow Clearing
Olsen helped clear a neighbor's driveway and received a personal coat of snow in return, a scene highlighted by the goodwill of local good samaritans who donned white as they moved snow.
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Man charged with robbing and kidnapping Lorain friend
A Lorain man Jamie Lee Hamrick, 21, was arrested early Monday on multiple charges after allegedly robbing and kidnapping friend Christopher West at gunpoint. He faced aggravated burglary kidnapping carrying a concealed weapon improper handling of a firearm inside a motor vehicle discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle weapons under disability and drug charges after police found a loaded gun and drugs in his car around 12 34 a m Sunday night into Monday morning. Wests girlfriend heard a knock and saw a masked man threatening Christopher during the incident.
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County to face unfair labor charges in Lorain County
Lorain County unions plan to file unfair labor practices against the county commissioners over a new contract forced after end of year negotiations. The agreement freezes wages, cuts vacation hours, and eliminates paid lunch breaks for about 30 Local 8845 members, while garnering broader county-wide wage freezes and longer work weeks for supervisors.
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