Army Staff Sgt James Hunter 25 Killed in Afghanistan
Army staff sergeant James Hunter, 25, of the 101st Airborne Division, was killed by an insurgent blast during a foot patrol in Afghanistan less than a month into his third overseas tour. His father Tom Hunter recalls his son's abrupt choice to enlist over college in 2003 and his lifelong devotion to country.
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Tom” Hunter
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Vigil Planned at Firelands High School for Hunter Memorial
A candlelight vigil is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday at the flagpole of Firelands High School with the American flag at half-staff. Organizers include Kathy Cooper who says 100 to 200 people are expected. rain moves the event indoors.
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Council opposes LORCO proposal amid Chestnut Lakes fears
Elyria City Council rejects a tentative settlement to end the Lorain County Rural Wastewater District dispute. Chestnut Lakes residents fear hydrogen sulfide gas from sewer work could re-enter homes, and the Chestnut Lakes Homeowners Association urges lawyers to renegotiate with resident concerns in mind.
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Avon and Avon Lake fuel regional growth in 2009 estimates
Census estimates show Avon gaining 328 residents from 2008 to 2009 and a total increase of 5 178 since 2001. Avon Lake adds 356 residents from 2008 to 2009 and 5 169 since 2001, with Lorain showing modest growth despite manufacturing declines. Cleveland posts the largest drop, while Elyria falls and Detroit and Buffalo also lose residents.
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Charities face funding cuts from United Way in Lorain County
Catholic Charities Community Services of Lorain County reports a 50 percent drop in United Way funds, cutting $20,000 for Communities That Care and $30,000 for Older Adult Services. CEO Tom Mullen warns of possible program cuts and job losses. the agencies fear a void in service for Lorain and Elyria as they scramble to fill the gap. The programs aim to reduce drug use and support older adults while operating on limited time to secure alternative funding.
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Former detention home guard cleared of felonious assault charge
James Catalano, 48, a supervisor at the Lorain County Juvenile Detention Home, was found not guilty by County Common Pleas Judge Edward Zaleski of felonious assault for pushing an inmate face-first into a table after breaking up a fight. The 21 year employee was fired after the July 24 incident. his attorney argued he followed procedures as an unruly teen resisted being turned to the wall.
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