Judge calls Dimora trial halt frivolous says judge
A federal judge refused to delay the corruption trial of former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, calling the double jeopardy claim frivolous. Jury selection continued with no trial date set for the second indictment on conspiracy charges. Dimora pleads not guilty to both indictments. The defense seeks review by the 6th Circuit, while government counters the double jeopardy claim. Dimora faced bribes and extortion allegations tied to county contracts and jobs.
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Akron
Uss
Sara Lid
Cuyahoga County
Jimmy Dimora
6Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Dimora
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Car crashes into Lorain Dollar General exterior
A Ford Contour driver escaped serious injury when the car hit the brick pillar under an awning and a propane tank display at 3810 Broadway Lorain. Firefighters shored the awning as a tow truck removed the vehicle, and responders cleared the scene around 5 30 p m.
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Dollar General Store
Broadway
Lorain
Online Coverage Prompt Links to Accident Scene Photos
The notice directs readers to chroniclet.com for additional photo coverage of the accident scene, inviting viewing beyond the printed page.
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Chroniclet.com
Six Republicans to challenge Brown in Ohio Senate race
Ohio Republicans certified for a six way U S Senate primary ballot aiming to face incumbent Sherrod Brown in November. Josh Mandel listed among contenders with David Dodt Donna Grisman Eric LaMont Gregory Michael Pryce and Russell Bliss Jr as ramified candidates. Democrat Mark McGinnis appears as a write in.
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Columbus
Josh Mandel
U.S. Senate
Senate
U.S
Sherrod Brown
D-Avc
Mark McGinnis
Brown
Mandel
GOP
David Dodt
Defiance
Donna Grisman
Graytown
Eric LaMont Gregory
Beavercreek
Michael Pryce
Hudson
Russell Bliss Jr
Amherst Teen Nominated for Merchant Marine Academy
Amherst student David Bartizal of Marion Steele High School earned a U S service academy nomination from Senator Sherrod Brown, one of 16 Northeast Ohio students named for military academies. Brown notes the nominees embody integrity and courage, while admissions decisions lie with the academies.
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Amherst
Sherrod Brown
Merchant Marine Academy
David Bartizal
Marion L. Steele High School
Ohio
Brown
D-Avon
U.S
Air Force Academy
Naval Academy
Military Academy At
West Point
Condition of Lorain fire victim improves
Lorain resident Marcella Owens 72 was upgraded from critical to fair condition after firefighters rescued her Tuesday from a home in Overlake Mobile Home Park at 5000 W Erie Ave. She remained hospitalized at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. The fire is believed caused by a restarted furnace.
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Lorain
Marcella Owens
Owens
Overlake
Scious
Metro- Health Medical Center
Cleveland
Charges Dropped in Lion Carcass Theft Case
Muskingum County officials say four men aged 19 to 21 will have theft charges dismissed once each completes 40 hours of community service. The case stems from a lion carcass theft amid the Zanesville animal releases last October. A 17-year-old remains charged and unresolved.
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Columpus
Zanesville
Muskingum County
Maria Kalis
Cedar Fair reports record 23.4 million visitors in year
Cedar Fair, the Sandusky Ohio operator of Cedar Point, Kings Island and Knott's Berry Farm, said total attendance reached 23.4 million last year, up 2.6 percent from 2010. The chain runs 17 parks, water parks and hotels nationwide.
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Sandusky
Cedar Fair
Cedar Point
Kings Island
Ohio
Knott's Berry Farm
California
Cleveland and Toledo casinos delay opening timetable set
Ohio regulators to meet operators of two casinos after consultant says licensing investigations require more time. Fredric Gushin of Spectrum Gaming told the Casino Control Commission that the Cleveland and Toledo openings planned for March and April should be delayed. Commission chair Jo Ann Davidson expects weeks rather than months of delay. No delay expected for Columbus and Cincinnati openings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Fredric Gushin
Spectrum Gaming
State Casino Control Commission
Cleveland
Toledo
the Plain Dealer
Commission
Jo Ann Davidson
Gushin
Cincinnati
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