Judge keeps Ortiz probation terms as is
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Chris Cook refuses to impose a nine year prison term for Adam Ortiz Jr on probation violation. Ortiz remains jailed 30 days as initially ordered while prosecutors and DeAndre McDowell’s family fault the decision.
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Elyria
Adam Ortiz Jr
Lorain County
DeAndre McDowell
County Common Pleas
Chris Cook
Ortiz
McDowell
Michele Silva Arredondo
Lorain/Medina
Paul Griffin
Cook
Arredondo
CBCF
Lightning strike damages Elyria court fire system
A lightning strike early Wednesday damaged Elyria Municipal Court fire alarm monitoring panel at 601 Broad St. A fire captain said the sprinkler system remained intact and a new panel was installed around 3 p.m. testing underway. A century-old incident, the strike prompted continuous staffing at the court.
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Elyria
Elyria Municipal Court
Broad St
Matt Krosse
Krosse
Vigil honors 19 year old Keshawndrae Carter shot death
Nearly 100 mourners gathered on West 12th Street for a candlelight vigil for Keshawndrae Carter who was shot and killed July 2 near Beech Avenue. Family members spoke of his positive influence as attendees wore shirts bearing his photo and the message StopTheViolence. No suspects have been charged.
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Lorain
Keshawndrae Carter
West 12Th Street
Carter
Beech Avenue
Cassandra Marr
Charles Marr
Steve Manheim
Chronicle PH
Elyria man charged with OVI after Rt 58 rollover
Elyria man John Papas, 48, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and related offenses after a single vehicle rollover on state Route 58. His 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier overturned in a curve north of Russia Road. he escaped from the wreck with minor injuries and was released after processing.
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New Russia
Elyria
John Papas
Ohio Highway Patrol
Papas
Russia Road
South Amherst
RISTIN BAUER / CHRONICLE
Amherst
Cleanup event aims to restore Lorain neighborhood
Lorain residents will join a quick pick Saturday at Long Avenue and West 13th Street to improve a historic but neglected area. Organizer Max Schaefer cited the Stove Works site and demolished houses as reasons for the effort and noted the program helps local citizens.
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Lorain
Long Avenue
West 13Th Street
Max Schaefer
Schaefer
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