Murder plea deal ends case in North Ridgeville death
Parma man John Rowan, 37, pleaded guilty to killing 60 year old Harold Litten, escaping the death penalty and receiving a sentence of 30 years to life. Judge Chris Cook praised sparing Litten’s family weeks of trial while Rowan showed little remorse. The plea concludes a case that saw Litten beaten, duct taped, wrapped in a tarp, and hidden before his body was found.
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North Ridgeville murder trial details emerge in witness recording
In North Ridgeville, Ronald Svee 77 faces murder charges for allegedly shooting his wife Gloria 69 in their kitchen on November 6, 2015. A 4 year old witness testified via police interviews and a later video at the Nord Center Child Advocacy Center, describing the moment and the family scene with the dog Howie present.
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El Centro assists families affected by ICE raid in Lorain
Lorain County officials said the Tuesday immigration raid did not hit Lorain directly but its fallout reaches the area. El Centro de Servicios Sociales Inc began aid in Norwalk and Lorain County volunteers contacted nine families in 12 hours. Organizers warned that the issue will grow as families stay behind seek protection and support.
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Lorain school board member demands resignations before levy vote
Lorain Ohio board member Mark Ballard says he will support a November renewal levy only if CEO David Hardy and Academic Distress Commission Chair Tony Richardson resign. He cites taxpayer spending concerns and leadership accountability, noting Hardy’s hiring of administrators with Title I funds and a lack of answers.
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