Lorain Fire Dept to gain staffing with $1.7 million grant
Lorain Fire Department will receive more than 1.7 million to restore staffing to 82 firefighters over two years. Fire Chief Tom Brown said seven laid off firefighters will be contacted and five more hires are planned, aiming to keep all four stations open more often.
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Lorain Wins Federal Mental Health Grant for PRIDE Initiative
Lorain is one of three U S communities selected for a federal grant totaling 5.6 million over four years to boost mental health services. The program aims to restore hope and help unemployed residents re-enter the workforce, with billboards to raise awareness and a focus on durable empowerment.
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Lorain teachers approve contract to save district funds
Lorain teachers vote to approve a tentative agreement with the Lorain School District that would save about 2 million dollars annually contingent on voter approval of a 23.85 mill operating levy renewal on the May ballot. The deal includes no base pay raises and a full wage freeze for 2011-12 plus a 1 million dollar cut in district contributions.
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David Wood
Lorain Education Association
Amherst appoints Lt Joseph Kucirek police chief
Lt Joseph Kucirek earns top civil service score and is named Amherst police chief replacing Lonnie Dillon. Coroner investigates death of 14 month old Elyria girl who ingested methadone at Lorain home. ruling on homicide pending.
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Elyria Teen Told To Remove Snow Phallic Sculpture
A 16-year-old Elyria boy built a 7 foot snow sculpture resembling male genitalia in front of his East River Street home. Police ordered its removal after witnesses complained, ending the display after about 20 minutes. The teen said he made it to see people’s reactions and noted drivers honked in approval.
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Akron facility rejects killer transfer for teen offender
Lorain County Judge Burge said the Terrence Mann Residential Center withdrew its offer to house Daniel Kovarbasich, 17, convicted of voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault in the Jan 22 2010 death of Duane Hurley. A residential treatment bed in Akron was canceled Thursday as the center declined to take him.
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James Burge
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Duane Hurley
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Williams pushes county budget cuts amid rejected proposals
Elyria Lorain County Commissioner Tom Williams pushes new budget cuts after fellow commissioners rejected his earlier plan to eliminate coffee and newspapers from county spending. At his second meeting since taking office he outlined potential cuts still to be considered.
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Friedel files bankruptcy in the United Kingdom
Brad Friedel, Bay High School standout and international soccer veteran, files for bankruptcy protection in the United Kingdom. Court documents show debts near 8 million dollars and a Macclesfield County court filing reported by the Daily Mirror.
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Lorain
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