False stabbing report leads to charges in Elyria
Elyria 55 year old Mary Joanne Palange faces two counts of making false alarms and falsification after confessing the initial report of a stranger stabbing her at home was fabricated. Police say the injuries were self inflicted for personal safety reasons.
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Facebook removes Creatures of Lorain County page
Amy Clark of Elyria learned by email that the Creatures of Lorain County page was removed for violating Facebook Community Guidelines. She plans to appeal but intends to create a private group page to control membership.
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Elyria Residents to Compete at National Senior Games in Cleveland
Elizabeth Kuhr reports two Lorain County residents from Wesleyan Senior Living will compete in the National Senior Games in Cleveland. Bill Clark, 87, will play singles table tennis on July 30, and Walt Westermann, 99, will golf on July 29 and shuffleboard. Westermann began competing in 1994, citing camaraderie and forward-looking spirit.
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Ridgeville Firefighter Faces Inquiry Over Sick Day Work
North Ridgeville investigators probe a longtime city firefighter over claims he worked a part time shift at another department while on sick leave. Fire Chief John Reese says improper conduct was found and a grand jury may hear testimony next week. Attorney Michael Piotrowski identifies the accused as Ralph Conte’s client.
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Lakeview Park beach reopens after closures
Lorain's Lakeview Park beach is back open after a brief shutdown due to high bacteria and an algal bloom. Cuya hoga County Health Department tests show bacteria levels no longer hazardous and park officials expect continued access as cooler, windier conditions approach. Vulnerable groups are advised to use caution when swimming.
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Cuyahoga County
Obama addresses Trayvon Martin case from White House
President Obama speaks in the White House press room calling for national soul searching after the Trayvon Martin case and Zimmerman's acquittal. He says Martin could have been him 35 years ago and acknowledges ongoing racial injustice and Black American pain.
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