Court narrows homeowners rights in eminent domain ruling
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, broadens cities ability to seize private property for shopping malls and development. Justice OConnor dissents, saying the ruling favors the rich and powerful over middle class Americans. Local officials praise the decision as aiding redevelopment efforts.
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Father of Aruba teen case suspect held
Aruba police arrested Paul van der Sloot, 52, a justice official, in connection with Natalee Holloway disappearance. Joran van der Sloot, 17, remains in custody. mother Anita van der Sloot says he confessed to being alone with Holloway the night she vanished. Holloway’s mother Beth Holloway Twitty welcomes the development.
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Autopsy Focus in Dovala Trial for Riley Smath
Melissa Dovala faces murder and related charges over Riley Smath's death on February 6 2004. Coroner Paul Matus testified the 5 month old suffered severe skull trauma from blunt impact. The defense suggested alternative causes including another child or a fall due to multiple sclerosis.
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Riley Smath
Paul Matuis
Riley
Mark Mahoney
Dovala
Amherst
Eileen Callahan Smith
Smath
Amherst Hospital
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Matus
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Raccoons Invasion Echoes Through Elyria Neighborhoods
Local residents report raccoon and skunk incursions as wildlife experts note the pattern repeats each year. Naturalist Gary Gerrone recalls a two decade old tale of a radio used to scare raccoons, only to be repurposed by the animals.
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City works to revive historic Lakeview Rose Garden
Lorain officials and Rotary members seek funds to restore the Lakeview Rose Garden once planted in the 1930s by the Lorain Rotary Club. City workers say the site now lies largely overrun by weeds with only a few rosebushes remaining while residents recall its former beauty.
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Lester Evans
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