Elyria facing budget cuts with police layoffs in play
City officials push to finish the 2010 budget by late February as 460 full‑time staff remain, a 15 percent drop. Police layoffs loom despite attempts to fund officers through contingencies, grants, and school and contract savings amid revenue shortfalls.
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Ohio slot machine dispute grows at several sites
Spee D Foods installed machines about six weeks ago and has already awarded four $125 prizes while police question legality. Anton praised hand eye coordination needed to stop reels, Grovemiller warned of losses from illegal equipment, and Beulah Park pulled terminals amid state ban concerns. Prosecutors also target a west side Columbus restaurant. Governor Strickland sought racetrack slot plans for near $1 billion but the Ohio Supreme Court blocked the ballot.
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Corrections and Clarifications Policy Note
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Lottery results and big jackpots across states
Ohio Saturday midday picks include 4 9 7 and 0 5 9 for Pick 3 and 3 2 9 8 for Pick 4. Rolling Cash 5 shows 5 8 13 31 32, Classic Lotto 3 10 17 22 37 45 with a 2.2 million prize. Michigan Daily 3 6 8 5 Daily 4 4 5 7 8 FanTASy 5 2 5 11 15 36. Pennsylvania Daily Numb Big 4 7 1 7 1 Cash 5 8 9 11 16 35. West Virginia Daily 3 9 5 3 Daily 4 6 8.
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Classified and retail hotlines listed for ads
Advertising and retail hotlines are provided with numbers for classified ads and a toll free office line. Hours show daily eight to five and Saturday half day hours, guiding callers to use 829 7135 or 329 7150 and the toll free 800 848 6397 for inquiries.
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Longevity Pay Sparks City Hall Debate
Councilman Garry Gibbs calls for revisiting longevity pay amid pressure to cut costs. Mayor Grace warns reforms hinge on union cooperation as officials note three million dollars in annual longevity outlays and the need for merit based rises to replace automatic increments. Public employee benefit expert Thom Reilly argues the policy rewards mediocrity and stifles innovation, citing downsizing impacts and examples from San Diego State and Elyria.
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U.S China tensions over Taiwan arms sale loom large
The United States and China clash over Taiwan arms sales amid concerns about internet security and Iran sanctions. Analysts say Beijing will pause actions that hurt business and may delay high level meetings, with Boeing as a potential target if China acts. Taiwan’s Ma Ying-jeou says the sale boosts confidence to advance cross Strait ties.
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U.S
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Lorain blotter reports burglaries and thefts across city blocks
On Thursday January 28, Lorain police logged multiple incidents including a 63 year old man charged with aggravated burglary after forcing entry into a trailer, a 1930s antique shotgun stolen from a residence, suspected unauthorized debit charges, interior property damage, a 13 year old girl charged with stealing candy, and more than $500 in tools stolen from rental property. An anonymous warning call about a planned robbery at Dairy Mart was also reported.
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Denver Ave
Fourth St
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Elyria Police Reports and Charges in multiple incidents
At 1 11 p m a man reported someone racked up over 2000 in unpaid charges with ATAT in his name. At 3 15 p m a diamond ring was stolen from a residence on Prospect Street. At 5 56 p m a 40 year old Ashland resident Marcella Coleman was charged with criminal trespass. At 11 30 p m Sean Webb 22 Elyria was charged with obstructing official business. On Thursday January 7 at 4 37 p m Michael Spurlock 37 of Grafton was charged with receiving stolen property. At 10 38 p m Thomas Mitchell 32 Amherst was charged with domestic violence for hitting his brother.
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Marcella Coleman
Ashland
S. Abbe Road
Sean Webb
Block Park Ave
Amherst Township
Thomas Mitchell
Amherst
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