Ohio Supreme Court orders new sentencing in Head Start case
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge lacked power to acquit Nancy Smith in the Head Start child molestation case and must reinstate her 30 to 90 year prison term in a new sentencing entry. The court left intact an earlier appellate ruling regarding co defendant Joseph Allen. Judge Burge criticized the decision as tragic for the criminal justice system.
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State grants $2 million to LCCC Innovation Fund
Lorain County Community College receives a $2 million grant from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission to support technology based entrepreneurs in Lorain County and Northeast Ohio. The Innovation Fund, already renewed four times, backs Edison Technology Incubator initiatives and aims to fund local tech innovators starting new ventures.
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Volunteers Earn Big Brother and Sister of the Year Honors
Emily Kennedy reports William Hopkins and Lois Potega honored as Big Brother and Sister of the Year at Midway Mall in Elyria. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County matches over 280 mentor mentee pairs, with Life Day noting ongoing growth and strong community support.
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Public-private projects vital to Lorain County recovery
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce President Frank DeTillio urged public private partnerships such as Team Lorain County and the Lorain County Growth Partnership to drive business growth amid recession. He warned that a proposed $25,000 chamber cut could endanger critical collaborative services.
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Local rep asks Kasich to diversify Cabinet picks
Ohio lawmaker Dan Ramos joined the state Legislature Black Caucus to urge Gov. Kasich to appoint minorities to the Cabinet, even if it means replacing current picks. Ramos, the lone Latino in the body, said diversity would affect communities differently and supported removing some appointees.
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Former jail nurse charged with attempted murder of son
Shannon Weber 42 of Wellington jailed on $250000 bond after police say she twice tried to kill her 17 year old son and planned to kill herself. Wellington Police Chief details two December incidents at Parkside Reserve Street home. Grand jury to hear case. Weber previously worked at Lorain County Jail.
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