Elyria Considers 2 Percent Income Tax for Police
City Council votes 8 to 3 to place a November ballot measure raising the income tax to 2 percent. The extra 2.8 million would fund the Police Department for hiring officers, cruisers, gear and training. Police Chief Duane Whitely says funds will improve capabilities, while some council members urge more resident input before a final decision.
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Elyria
Duane Whitely
Mary Siwierka
Dal Jarge
Mark Craig
I-4th Ward
Garry Gibbs
Siwierka
Mexican driver pleads guilty after fatal Lorain crash
Emelio Hernandez Perez, 24, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide and DUI for a December crash that killed 65 year old Neil Jalowiec. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a lifetime driving ban, plus deportation to Mexico after sentencing.
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Neil Jalowiec
Elyria
Emelio Hernandez Perez
Will Perez
Lorain County Common Pleas
Edward Zaleski
Hernandez Perez
Mexico
Jalowiec
West River Road
Lorain Correctional Institution
Raeme Jalowiec
Library's role endures in digital era says Elyria operators
Elyria library staff emphasize continued value as a resource despite talking books tape era internet age and e books. They note readers still seek human guidance and local access to information beyond online tools.
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Elyria
Elyria Library System to celebrate 140th anniversary with open houses
The Elyria Public Library System marks its 140th anniversary with branch open houses from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday. Residents may visit their local branch to meet staff and enjoy refreshments.
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Elyria
Council extends St. Joe's deadline to July 31
Lorain City Council unanimously approves a six month extension to operate St. Joseph Community Center through July 31 using 200000 in loans. Negotiations continue with an unnamed developer to take over the facility as an anchor for local jobs and services.
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St. Joseph
City Service
Robert Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Tim Howard
Back pain overtreatment drives needless medical costs
The article argues that rest is often the best treatment for back pain, yet many patients incur costly tests and procedures that rarely improve outcomes. It notes overuse of interventions and surgeries that do not help, increasing medical expenses without clear benefits.
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