Congress overrules Trump plan to kill Great Lakes cleanup program
A House subcommittee moves to fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative with 300 million dollars, backing a program begun under Barack Obama that cleans polluted harbors, restores wetlands, fights invasive species and prevents algae blooms. The plan enjoys bipartisan support across eight Great Lakes states despite President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal to end it.
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Great Lakes
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Trump
U.S
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Michigan
Lorain to arbitrate police fleet dispute over replacements
Fraternal Order of Police president Kyle Gelenius says arbitration is planned in August to address past patrol fleet failures amid a multimillion-dollar deficit in 2015 and 2016. The city council recently approved 14 Ford Interceptor Utilities at up to 761000 dollars, with refinanced funds allowing five more vehicles.
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Gelenius
FOP
Chase Ritenauer
Slain Dukes May Have Faced Threats Before Death
In Elyria jurors heard that Stephen Antonio Dukes feared for his life as Brad Randleman and an unidentified accomplice allegedly burglarized his Sheffield apartment on August 5. Prosecutors say Dukes was shot four times by a .40 caliber weapon. evidence included weapons found outside, DNA on a firearm and sunglasses, and a cell phone tied to Randleman. The defense contends another killer may be involved and notes Dukes’ drug-related activity. The trial continues before Judge Christopher Rothgery.
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Sandusky
Moyer
Chronicle-Telegram
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Amanda Maurer
Lorain County
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Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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Wilson
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Ran
Dleman
Best Buy
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Christopher Rothgery
Brad Dicken
Bdicken
Chroniclet.com
Music festival finds new venue in Lorain County
Lorain County Music Fest finds a new home at Scaun Acres Campground for Aug 4 to 6 marking its 11th year. Founder Geri Ciacchi says relief comes as bands stay on standby amid township zoning battles and court talks to amend the zoning for future events.
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Lorain County Music Fest
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No charges in Beavercreek Walmart fatal shooting
Federal authorities announced they will not file charges against Beavercreek police officer Sean Williams for the Aug 5 2014 fatal shooting of John Crawford III at a Walmart in Beavercreek Ohio. Investigators reviewed surveillance video. No evidence showed deliberate wrongdoing.
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U.S
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Sean Williams
FBI
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AP File
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