Lorain man jailed in alleged murder plot against Melendez
Lorain County Sheriff deputies jailed James Bracken after he allegedly plotted to frame Joseph Melendez for attempted rape and murder. Bracken and his wife Gabriella lured Melendez to their Sheffield Township home on September 23 and staged a self defense attack. Melendez, later released, has filed a $25,000 civil suit seeking damages.
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Elyria weighs taking over Safety Town to save program
Elyria School Board member Holly Brinda urges district review of operating Safety Town at Northwood Middle School as Police Chief Duane Whitely considers suspending the program over a $23,000 cost and limited officer availability. Brinda asks Superintendent Paul Rigda to assess operations and potential district takeover amid financial strain.
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LaGrange seven year old donates raffle bike to classmate
Brianna Vettel of Keystone Elementary shared her Christmas win by donating a pink bike to a male student at her LaGrange school. Toys for Tots and Walmart Elyria helped swap for a boy’s bike after her mother and teacher sought a suitable recipient. The generous season tale highlights Brianna’s history of giving, from mittens to friends in need.
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Jail refuses entry to woman again in homicide case
Oberlin attorney petitions appeals court to bar Judge Thomas Januzzi from sending Rebecca Stottlemire back to Lorain County Jail for a third time. He argues the judge lost jurisdiction once she appeared to begin serving a six month vehicular homicide sentence.
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Recycling up Elyria may save $120,000
Elyria could save about $120,000 in tipping fees if the current rise in resident recycling continues through year end. Mayor Bill Grace cited the automated trash collection program as the driver, noting Republic Services has eliminated charges for recyclables, reducing the per ton disposal cost to zero.
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