400 New Jobs Since Fisher Left Highlight Elyria Says
Elyria Mayor Michael Keys reported in the State of the City that 13 400 industrial jobs existed in September, about 400 more than before Fisher Guides closing in 1987. He noted these gains exclude about 2 000 potential jobs from expansions at Midway Mall and other projects and urged tax dollars for growth while warning City Hall might move to a new site if debt service rises.
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Fisher
Vrilabaga
Elyria
Fisher Guide
Michael Keys
Keys
Midway Mall
Sponge Inc
Ely Square
Duta
Sears
Police unions seek probe into tip by chief
Elyria police unions urge Mayor Keys to authorize an internal affairs probe of Police Chief Rodger Griffith over alleged tip to ex city official Jack Byam that detectives were reopening a probe. The dispute centers on possible violations of six department rules and a 1987 tip linked to Byam, who later faced theft and bribery charges. A county prosecutor is reviewing the matter and a lie detector test is being considered.
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Elyria
Michael Keys
Rodger Griffith
Jack Byam
Gary B. Houpt
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 30
Harlan Ray Riley
Elyria Police Patrolmen’ Association
Griffith
Byam
Chronicle-Telegram
Keys
Lorain County
Gregory White
Safety Service
White
Meadows says she faced date rape at 16 by writer Saroyan
Elyria speaker Jayne Meadows recounts an assault in the 1940s after being invited to writer William Saroyan's apartment. She escaped and later told others. Now a Rape Treatment Center board member, she notes more options to prosecute date rape but cites rising attacks. Her granddaughter was tied up and raped in a park after the rapist was released from jail.
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Elyria
Jayne Meadows
William Saroyan
Meadows
Lorain County Community College
Saroyan
China
Rape Treatment Center
Los Angeles
Elyria votes to use Block Grant for business growth
Elyria City Council rejected the development committee and voted 6 5 to spend 100000 in federal Block Grant funds on commercial projects rather than continue using all funds for neighborhood redevelopment. Mayor Keys backs the plan over Norman Failing and the committee. A public hearing is set after Feb 5.
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Elyria
Michael Keys
Norman Failing
Sage
Failing
Cap on Elyria jail at 216 to avoid overcrowding
Elyria Lorain County officials approve a 216 prisoner cap at the county jail to prevent overcrowding. Sheriff Martin Mahony says inmates will be released by priority categories as population nears the limit, with 211 inmates reported Tuesday and a record 244 previously.
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Elyria
Lorain
Martin Mahony
County Common Pleas General Division
Mahony
David
Lorain Youths accused of leading west side burglary ring
Police say a 12-year-old ringleader and two brothers ages 14 and 18 allegedly led a burglary operation that struck about 35 homes on Lorain west side in December, stealing around $30,000 in goods. The juveniles were arrested in December. the 18-year-old, Michel Picart, faces an aggravated charge.
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Lorain
West Side
Gene Taliano
West 23Rd Street
West 33Rd Street
Taliano
Michel Picart
Ridgeland Rd
Sheffield Township
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Lorne Elbert
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Elyria Legal Aid Society
Cleveland
U.S. District Court
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