Cleveland builder pleads guilty in Lorain County Justice Center scheme
Vincent Carbone president of R P Carbone admitted guilt on conspiracy and money laundering charges tied to a bribery scheme that helped his firm win the Lorain County Justice Center contract. He faces six months under a plea deal and will aid prosecutors against County Commissioner Michael Ross and others. Gordon and Jones previously pleaded guilty and cooperated. John Jones is currently serving time on bribery and unrelated bank fraud charges.
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PolyOne to cut up to 25 jobs in Avon Lake
Avon Lake Mayor Karl Zuber says the PolyOne plant will trim up to 25 positions as the company consolidates amid a sagging economy. He notes about 20 to 25 jobs may be eliminated in Vinyl Department but expects no further layoffs beyond this companywide initiative.
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Amherst Police urge locking cars after string of thefts
Amherst police report over 40 vehicle thefts and thefts from cars since June, largely from unlocked vehicles. Lt. Joseph Kuciek urges residents to lock doors and hide valuables to deter nighttime thieves.
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President Pushes for More Drilling in Euclid Speech
President Bush urged lawmakers to lower gas prices before summer break and pressed Congress to loosen offshore drilling restrictions at Lincoln Electric Co. in Euclid. About 100 union members protested in the mall parking lot nearby.
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Campaigner Matt Lundy Attacked by Dog on Doorstep
Rep. Matt Lundy D Elyria was bitten by a lab shepherd mix named Rico while campaigning on Middl bury Court in Sheffield. The dog tore his shirt ripped his pants and bit his legs before he sought medical care at EMH Regional Medical Center.
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Defense: Murder of wife's lover not planned, trial told
Jurors heard Frank Honaker did not intend to kill Christopher Betts when he went to Lori Honaker's Lorain apartment. The defense argued the Vermilion Water Department official acted from anger over an unfaithful wife, with a fatal shooting described as unplanned, while prosecutors alleged a premeditated murder with the couple's children present.
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Training drill uses junked bus at Lorain JVS
A Lorain County Joint Vocational School drill used a junked bus for emergency training on Tuesday. No crash occurred and no injuries were reported.
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Alaska Senator Stevens Indicted on Seven Felony Counts
Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in the Senate, is charged with seven felonies for concealing gifts from an oil contractor. The indictment details alleged undisclosed gifts and favors connected to oil industry dealings.
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