Lorain officer’s discipline overturned by arbiter ruling
Lorain Lieutenant Michael Failing wins back 30 day suspension and rank demotion after a neutral labor arbitrator finds the discipline violates his contract. The FOP calls the ruling a victory and notes Failing’s wife used his credentials to access nonpublic information.
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Lorain
Lorain Fop Lodge No. 3
Michael Failing
Tual
Safety Service
Robert Fowler
Failing
LeeAnne Failing
Fines Proposed for Vacant Properties in Lorain Amid Amendments
Fire Chief Tom Brown explains a vacant property ordinance with escalating fines starting at 400 for two years, doubling each year after. Councilmembers Fallis Argenti discuss amendments for a business plan grace period of 90 to 120 days, which Brown opposes. The ordinance passed with Argenti dissenting. City to pursue Meeder Investment Management deal to boost revenue by about 58000 as Treasurer Soto approves.
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Tom Brown
Mitch Fallis
Greg Argenti
14Th Ward
Lorain
Brown
Argenti
Fallis
Dennis Flores
2Nd Ward
Terri Soto
Meeder Investment Management
Finance and Claims Committee
Regional Income Tax Agency
Corrections and Clarifications Policy Update
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to call 329 7155 to report factual errors and seek corrections, reaffirming commitment to accuracy and transparent newsroom practices.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lottery results and upcoming jackpots across states
Ohio draws list midday and evening numbers for Pick 3 4 5 Rolling Cash 5 and keno style games with next rolling cash 5 $110000, classic lotto $9.1 million, mega millions next $508 million, powerball $257 million. Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia daily 3 4 fantasy 5 cash 5 daily three four and pick 3 4 5 with numbers shown.
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Michigan
Fantasy
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Chronicle Executive Roles and Advertising Contacts
The Chronicle lists top staff including President and CEO Paul B. Martin Vice President Andrew R. Young General Manager William D. Hudnutt Controller Ann E. Klunzinger and division heads in Circulation National ad sales IT Marketing NIE Production Ad sales Barb Rusko Stephens Bambi Stafirski Carla Hama and the Classified Hotline with toll free number 800 848 6397 and office hours 329 7100
Avon police face scrutiny after 911 call misidentifies man
The Avon incident began with a 911 call alleging Arabic behavior caused a sister to fear. Police restrained al Menhali for minutes before realizing there was no probable cause. Officials apologized to al Menhali and pledged review of 911 handling while UAE and US officials urged restraint and emphasized unity against extremism.
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Jensen
Orlando
ISIS
Richard Bosley
Council On American Islamic Relations
Cleveland
Tammy Holtzmeier
Holtzmeier
Avon
al- Otaiba
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uae
Taliban
al-Otaiba
U.S
Syria
Yemen
al Qaeda
Bosley
al- Menhali
City council debates tethering law amid Ace the dog case
Ace the tethered dog sparked an intense council push for a new tethering ordinance after neighbors reported injuries from a tight harness. The May and August meetings saw divided votes, with supporters pressing for stronger penalties while critics urged caution and owner accountability.
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Artemas Court
Ace
Willey
Council
Utilities, Safety and Environment Committee
Elyria
Fire department layoffs spark protest over staffing and SAFER grant
City leaders faced public anger as 22 firefighters were laid off amid funding woes. Protesters argued for more on duty personnel while officials pledged mutual aid and potential part time or volunteer staff. Mayor Ritenauer cited a pending SAFER grant to restore positions and explored revenue fixes. Community members shared personal losses from a West Erie Avenue fire.
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Trista Mussell
Jon Crum
West Erie Avenue
Crum
Dewey
Chase Ritenauer
Ritenauer
Finance and Claims Committee
Lorain
Police blotter report from Elyria July 3 and 4
July 3 11 p.m. at Bell Avenue and Willow Park Road Julie A. Burrer 35 charged with possession of drug instruments nine syringes a burnt spoon entered as evidence a 2004 Chevrolet left Speedway causing sidewalk risk driver Larry Woods noted Burrer had a warrant. July 4 11:31 p.m. at Melvyn Lane Marques Syndor 24 arrested for possession sale and use of fireworks and obstruction after ignoring officers five times a crowd formed. he refused to give information claiming Fourth of July legality. 9:21 p.m. at Chestnut Commons Drive Walmart Christopher M. Moon 30 charged with drug possession found with burned spoon syringe and heroin residue. passenger Kristen M. Sadowski denied drug use.
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Bell Avenue
Willow Park Road
Julie A. Burrer
Rosewood St
Speedway
Lorain Blvd
Larry Woods
Burrer
Woods
Melvyn Lane
Marques
Commons
Wal-Mart
Christopher M. Moon
Oberlin
Moon
Kristen M. Sadowski
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Peer En Aa
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Chronicle
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Julie Wallace
Benjamin Nagy
Kevin Aprile
Howard Gollop
Bruce Bishop
Gary Cozart
Jeff Pfeiffer
Ann Jewell
Barb Rusko-Stephens
Bambi Stafirski
Carla Hama
Chronicle Telegram
Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company
East Ave
P.O
BBC
Yousef al-Otaiba
Susan Ziadeh
U.S. Department of State
Arabian Peninsula
Jon Wysochanski
Jwysochanski
Chroniclet
Scott Serazin
Donna Mitchell
6Th Ward
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Larry Tanner
Jack Cerra
Mark Craig
Tanner
Cerra
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Mark Jessie
Goddard
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