Congresswoman Giffords Shot At Arizona Event
A gunman opened fire at a Tucson public gathering for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords injuring the congresswoman and killing Arizona’s chief federal judge and five others. Jared Loughner, 22, was named as the suspect by officials. Police say Giffords remains in critical condition as investigators assess motive and accomplice involvement.
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Retiring Lorain County chiefs reflect on long police careers
Rick Thomas of North Ridgeville Robert Kish of Vermilion and Lonnie Dillon of Amherst retire this month after 32 to nearly 40 years serving three communities. The Chronicle-Telegram speaks with each chief about their careers and public service.
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Vermilion
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Retiring North Ridgeville chief recalls two Christmas cases
North Ridgeville Police Chief Rick Thomas reflecting on a 32 year career and looming retirement cites two Christmas era cases that stay with him. One occurred in the early 1980s when he was a sergeant on Christmas Eve responding to ambulance calls. The other case remains vivid in his memory as he nears retirement at age 56.
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Vermilion Chief Kish Retires After Service Span
Vermilion Police Chief Robert Kish aged 56 retires following a career anchored in Vermilion and a start as a Marine MP. He served since 1977 after a year as a corrections officer at Cuyahoga County Jail and early work with the county Metropolitan Enforcement Group.
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Amherst Chief Reflects on Growth and Community
In nearly four decades with the Amherst Police Department Chief Lonnie Dillon notes the town’s population rose by thousands yet the community’s core remains similar. Dillon, 61, says he loves Amherst and values its steady character.
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Priest Installed at St Francis Xavier Cabrini Lorain
Bishop Richard Lennon officiated the installation of Rev. John Retar as pastor of St Francis Xavier Cabrini Church in Lorain. About 400 parishioners attended the ceremony following the merger that created new leadership after the death of St John the Baptist Church’s longtime pastor.
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Three arrested in Vermilion drug bust
Lorain County Drug Task Force and Vermilion police arrested three people Friday after a warrant at 475 Edison Drive yielded prescription drugs marijuana and two semiautomatic pistols. Tom Guest 21 faced charges of possession of drugs and weapons under disability.
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