Unemployment rate leaps to 11 2 percent
Lorain County February unemployment climbs to 11.2 percent up from 8.9. Lorain and Elyria see higher rates. Elyria reports 11.4 percent for February per Ohio Department data. A year ago rates were 7.5 and 6.8 percent respectively.
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Brothers die as Graham Motors founders linked to fire
In Ligonier Pennsylvania Gregory Graham 61 died after setting fire to vehicles at Graham Colonial Motors and collapsing from a heart attack amid a burning lot. Randolph Graham 51 was later found dead in his car possibly by his own action. The report notes four car frames charred outside the dealership.
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TeleTech plans 300 new hires at Amherst Township center
TeleTech announces a plan to hire about 300 customer service representatives in eight weeks at its Park Avenue facility. Recruiting events run noon to 4 p.m. on April 8 15 22 and 29 at the Spitzer Conference Center Lorain County Community College with online registration at hirepoint dot com. Kimberly Bowen says the client’s strong performance drives the need for more staff.
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Lorain County Community College
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Council wary as Elyria fire contract faces doubts
Elyria Council weighs a tentative Elyria Fire Department agreement with guarantees against layoffs this year and a fire tax ballot. Six of eleven votes needed, and several members including Forrest Bullocks express reservations about layoffs and tax measures amid uncertain finances.
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Lorain County to Cut Road Patrols Soon
Sheriff Phil Stammitti plans to reduce road patrol deputies in Lorain County from 22 to 12 next month. Surplus deputies will move to security work at the Justice Center and divisions handling civil warrants sex offender registration and other duties. Regular township patrols will drop to one or two deputies. sergeants will take on more routine calls.
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America Increases Border Aid As Mexico Faces Drug War
The United States steps up aid to Mexico amid escalating drug violence along the border. Domestic policy debates center on U S actions and regional security impacts.
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Judge declines halt to Daniel Wilson execution in Elyria
Common Pleas Court Judge James Burge denied requests to overturn Wilson's death sentence for setting a car on fire with Carol Lutz inside the trunk near Northwood Junior High School. He rejected claims the trial judge erred in intoxication instructions, noting no reasonable juror would find lack of intoxication. The Ohio Supreme Court earlier found error but harm was not shown. Lutz's parents attended but left after the ruling.
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Elyria Wilson
Ohio Supreme Court
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Martha Lutz
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