Reprieve for Jacobs Field blast suspects amid dropped charges
The Elyria men Donald Krieger and Clifton Oliver have charges felonious and aggravated assault and obstruction of justice dropped after prosecutors seek to convict co-defendant Andrew Mendez for the June 11 stadium explosion at Jacobs Field. Video tapes cited by defense reportedly place them away from the scene, though prosecutors dispute that. Grand jury reindictment possible after Mendez trial.
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Elyria
Jacobs Field
Cleveland
William McGinty
Donald Krieger
Burt
Cuyahoga County
Krieger
Clifton Oliver
Edward FitzGerald Duilleurs
Andrew Mendez
Philadelphia Phillies
Oliver
Mendez
McGinty
FitzGerald
Olver
Jury acquits suspect in Wellington gas station robbery
A Huron man, Jason Craft, was acquitted by a jury after five hours of deliberation on one count each of robbery and possession of criminal tools for the June 13 2001 Mickey Mart robbery in Wellington. He remains serving a five year term from a separate Westlake gas station robbery. The trial featured conflicting testimony over the robber’s appearance and the evidence of surgical gloves found at Craft’s home.
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Elyria
Huron
Mickey Mart
Wellington
Jason Craft
Westlake
Craft
Kenneth Oriner
Ortner
Steve A. List
List
Common Pleas
Thomas W. Janas
Vermilion
Janas
Coroner cites high blood alcohol in fatal North Ridgeville crash
North Ridgeville, Ohio, coroner reports William T Linn, 44, had a blood alcohol level of .316, three times the legal limit, in a single vehicle crash on South Leaf Nagle Road. Linn died when his 1996 Chevy Blazer rolled after hitting a guardrail in a front yard. Police continue to investigate with alcohol as a strong suspected cause.
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North Ridgeville
Dan
Paul Matuis
William T. Linn
Ohio
Linn
South Leaf-Nagle Road
Allen Dent
Police Blotter Highlights Numerous Local Incidents
At 635 p m a 400 block Giswold road area man set items on a trunk. 6 14 p m 600 block Clark Street a vehicle issue. a lost phone reported near Augusta. 7 37 a m 800 block Oak a burglary. 7 33 a m 800 East Avenue theft from home. Thursday notes include a pregnant woman assaulted on the railroad. 2 54 p m 100 block Arversare Homes Deve a death at home. multiple reports of car damage and vehicles tampered with at Home Depot area. 11 a m 1000 block E Broad three vehicles had items taken. 10 42 a m 400 block E Fred a home listed address.
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Kaufmann
Clark Steel
Alenis
Augusta Gaves
Oak Street
Vetecie
Mock East Avenue
Thureday
Abbe Road
Arversare Homes
Lowel St
Market Dive
Home Depot
Broad Street
Mack Apranam Ford
Deacon Emeritus Honor for Elyria Church Leader
Longtime deacon E L Lowery, 80, of Elyria was celebrated by Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church as Deacon Emeritus for over 20 years on the church board. A former GM employee, he taught Sunday school, sings in the choir with his wife Daisy, and remains active part time with South Shore Electric. He has three children, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
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Terry Robinson
E.D. Lowery
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church
Elyria
Lowery
Daisy
Chronicle-Telegram
D. Lowery
Chestnut Ridge
Edie Wilson
South Shore Electric Company
Scout Troop 427 to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Boy Scout Troop 427 reunites for a 50th anniversary celebration on March 8 at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Amherst. All current and former members are invited. Contact Kit Marty, Bob Ferguson, or Sue Cotton for details. Library closing for computer system upgrade with reopening Thursday. Amherst Main Street meeting set for 9 a.m. Thursday at Park Avenue center.
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St. Joseph Parish Hall
Amherst
Kit Marty
Bob Ferguson
Sue Cotton
Amherst Public Library
Adba Amherst Main Street
Main Street
Park Ave
Authorities investigate dog pound complaints in Lorain County
Lorain County Sheriff's deputies have turned the dog pound complaints over to the county prosecutor. Sheriff’s Capt. Rich Resendez says the allegations are unproven. County Administrator James Cordes cites limited information and mentions a videotape from animal rights group but has not seen it.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Rich Resendez
James Cordes
Pound
Amherst approves disputed wards in council vote
Amherst Republicans claim Democrats engineered ward boundaries to favor them. Council approved four newly drawn districts 4-2 after a special session despite disputes over census blocks and changes moving Tom Costilow from Ward 1 to Ward 4.
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Amherst
Nick Brusky
County Board of Elections
Brusky
Jennifer Wasilk
Steve P.simer
Tom Costilow
Wasilk
P’simer
John G. Higgins
Higgins
Angela Inge
Ange
Chronicielelegram
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Brad Dicken
Ayers
EPA
Republic Steel
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Mepeceng
Sens
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Sheila Sullivan
Jackson Blvd
Chicago
Sullivan Sheila‘a
Zenny Sadlon Earely
W. Jackson Blvd
Elyna Public Library
Washington Ave
Tom Mahl
Chronicle
Diana May
Nail
Metro
Chronicletelegram
Dan Lease
Loram County
AmeriCorp Mortgage, LLC
Savingsville Oh
Yellow Duck Park
Witmer
Canfield
Columbiana
Yellowduckpark
Coma
Weng
Avon Lake
Avon
Kristin Yarbrough
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