Ravens executive named Browns new general manager
Area coach Eric Mangini recruited his old roommate George Kokinis to be Browns director of pro personnel. Kokinis, previously with Baltimore, was not on Browns owner Randy Lerner’s radar until Mangini vouching brought him into consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kokinis
Kokinis
Baltimore
Browns
Randy
Preteens Suspected in Playground Arson in Sheffield Township
Three preteen girls are under investigation for an August fire that destroyed the St. Vincent Elementary School playground. Two girls aged 11 and 12 face charges of arson breaking and entering and obstructing justice at Juvenile Court. a third girl’s identification remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Twp
St. Vincent
Lorain County
Midway Mall
Elyria
Fleming Avenue
States weigh the odds as gambling expands across the nation
States facing budget gaps weigh expanding lotteries slots and casinos in at least 14 states as lawmakers consider funding programs. Ohio touts a casino plan with a 29 story hotel and 5500 video terminals while the recession tests revenues and gambling persists as a growth driver. Rhode Island opened the first racetrack casino in 1992 with new states soon following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Atlanta
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Rhode Island
Man shows cops 13 marijuana plants and is charged
Lorain County sheriffs respond to a disturbance in the 4700 block of Elyria Avenue. Rickie Fitch Jr. 24 admits growing 13 marijuana plants including a 2 foot tall specimen and 12 smaller plants under two lights. Deputies seize the plants and a scale. Fitch is charged with marijuana possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Sheffield
Elyria Avenue
Rickie Fitch Jr
Fitch
Pols contend over power to rewrite mortgage terms
Democratic leaders push a bankruptcy based approach to alter loan terms for primary residences. Lenders resist fearing court drains and loss of control. lobbying groups report heavy spending to prevent the change. President Obama backs the plan amid industry opposition and debates over housing market relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Troy Butler
Saginaw
Mich
Butler
General Motors
House
Senate
Barack Obama
Lobbyists Find Ways Around Ban on Earmarks
The Obama administration bans earmarks in the 825 billion stimulus, yet lobbyists, lawmakers, and groups pursue back end funding. They target projects like a Metrolink station in Placentia California a Sandy Hook beach sand fix and a Miami water park. The process risks secrecy and opacity as billions are funneled through indirect mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barack Obama
Metrolink
Placentia
Calif
Sandy Hook
N.J
Miami
Associated Press
Peter Buffa
Costa Mesa
Obama
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ravens
Eric Mangini
Lerner
Mangini
Sheriff's Office
St. Vincent Elementary
Greg Biuestein
America
Bo Bernhard
The
International Gaming Institute
Chuck Homes
Clark Street
the Chronicle-Telegram
Pols
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Mortgage Bankers Association
American Financial Services Association
Consumer Bankers Association
Independent
Community Bankers of America Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association
Financial Services Roundtable
American Bankers Association
American Securitization Forum
Housing Policy Council
Source
Center For Responsive Politics
Julie Hirschfeld Davis