Medders' early test as Elyria police chief looms amid misconduct probes
Elyria's new police chief Michael Medders faces investigations into two cops, including Sgt. Sargent accused of sexual misconduct at a bar party and a prior perjury-related case amid 1991 suspension. Also part of the piece, a death‑penalty policy change limits reading final statements before execution. The column notes ongoing local justice concerns and an unusual DUI sentence ruling by Hillsboro Judge James Hapner.
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Joe Andrews
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James Hapner
Hapner
Dennis Cayse
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Keys Proposes $70 Million Budget for Elyria 1998
Elyria Mayor Michael Keys unveiled a 70 million dollar city budget for 1998 at a City Council committee meeting on Tuesday. The plan raises the general fund by 2.7 percent, with about 24.53 million allocated for daily services and park maintenance funded by city income taxes. Auditor Ted Pileski estimates roughly 24.54 million in taxes this year, and the council committee did not vote, planning further discussion and possible changes such as boosting the reserve fund.
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Elyria judge Kosma Glavas seeks four more years
Elyria Common Pleas Judge Kosma Glavas, 67, filed for reelection Monday with the county Board of Elections. Appointed in 1989, Glavas says this will be his last bid. A Marine veteran, he notes a career spanning city solicitor duties and landmark rulings, including a juvenile case later appealed.
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Midview Schools Eye $800000 Boost If Budget Passes
Midview school officials would gain about 800000 additional state funds for 1999 under a proposed 523 billion education budget. The House approved the bill while the Senate delayed a vote. Superintendent Ries says the extra money could upgrade science facilities and computer systems, though spending plans await final funding decisions.
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Ohio Supreme Court weighs Sam Sheppard wrongful imprisonment case
The Ohio Supreme Court considers whether to dismiss a wrongful imprisonment suit by Sam Reese Sheppard seeking about 2 million dollars for his father Dr Sam Sheppard. Prosecutors argue the statute of limitations has expired and the court may prematurely end the case before trial.
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Terry Gilbert
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Neighbor’s call scared away thief in Lorain
Amanda Cooke, 19, returned to her garage on Monday night to find a man leaving toward a patio door. She played neighbor Robert Tassone’s answering machine message, heard the warning to get out, and rushed to his house. Tassone then called police as Cooke and another neighbor checked the upstairs. no items were reported missing.
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