Avon woman dies in condo fire on Applewood Court
A 63 year old Avon woman died in a condo fire at Sherry's Applewood Court late Monday night. Fire officials say smoking may have contributed to the fatal fire and a second blaze emerged hours later due to electrical issues. Investigators, including the state fire marshal, will determine if the fire was accidental or deliberate. Neighbors reported smoke and flames at 10 55 p m with responders on scene by 11 01 p m.
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Avon
Matus
Sherry
Applewood Court
Jack Blake
Fire Department
Tim Golay
Golay
Steve Manheim
Chronicle
Elyria Council Urges Smaller Library Levy Request
Elyria officials reexamine the library budget after Council member Vic Stewart urged the library to seek a smaller replacement levy than the proposed 1.9 mills. The Rules Committee tabled the vote to Jan 15 and discussed reducing the amount.
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Elyria
Janet Stoffer
Big cuts loom at North Ridgeville library
The North Ridgeville Branch Library faces draconian cuts if the 1.9 mill five year operating levy is not renewed on May 5. Lorain Public Library officials project staff dropping from 20 to 10, loss of programs and drive up services, over half of materials reductions, and removal of 43 of 50 Internet computers.
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North Ridgeville
Lorain Public Library
Dozens of Vehicle Crashes After Freezing Rain in Lorain County
Freezing rain coated Northeast Ohio roads causing more than 30 crashes in Lorain County. Elyria and New Russia Township saw many cars in ditches with minor injuries reported. Icy highways slowed responders as I 77 and I 90 incidents prompted closures before midnight.
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Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County
State Highway Patrol
LifeCare
Herb de la Porte
Chestnut Road
Russia Road
New Russia
de la Porte
Northeast
Akron
West 98Th Street
Cleveland
Wkyc Channel 3
Abuse convict may get chance to appeal
Brad Dicken faces potential appellate review as his case moves to the next legal stage. The proceedings focus on alleged abuse charges and the possibility of contesting prior rulings or sentences. District officials have not announced a new trial date.
Lorain court to review Nancy Smith case for appeal options
Lorain County Judge James Burge will bring former Head Start bus driver Nancy Smith back to court on February 4 to correct a sentencing entry error and advise her of appellate rights. Prosecutors oppose reopening for a new hearing and potential sentence change.
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Elyria
Nancy Smith
Lorain County
Lorain County Common Pleas
James Burge
Smith
Lynett McGough
Burge
McGough
Israeli Shelling Kills Dozens Near U N School
Dozens died in a mortar attack near a U N school as shells hammered a crowded area. Israel said Hamas militants used civilians as cover, heightening casualties and rage in the incident.
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Israel
Hamas
Gas prices likely to rebound next year analysts say
Analysts warn that the high gas prices seen last summer may return next year as market factors shift. Consumers should prepare for another rise while current levels ease.
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Lisa Roberson
N.R
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LaGrange
Pablo Cruz
Frank Kieltyka
National Weather Service
Adam Wright
Awright
Chroniclet.com
New Russia Township
Brad Dicken
U.N
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