Griffith defends Elyria cops over Byam probe
Elyria Police Chief Rodger Griffith said he sees no improper conduct by officers in the Jack Byam case. Byam, former Central Maintenance Garage head, pleaded guilty to theft in office and may be polygraphed to probe public corruption leads. He faces up to two years, with sentencing later.
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March heat sets city and month record at 80 degrees
North Ridgeville observer reports Monday hit 80 degrees, a March and monthly record, with 73 expected to fall as heat climbs. Cleveland also tied the date record at 80, while forecasters caution against overreaching drought fears pending a hot summer.
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Overcrowding Expected At Grafton Prison Complex
Grafton’s new Route 83 facilities face space shortage as GCI housing 283 inmates nears capacity by late summer. The Lorain Correctional Institution, under construction across the road, designed for 750 beds, could hold up to 1,000 close security inmates once open in June with first arrivals in October.
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Lorain ex-safety director Yepko charged with dereliction
Former Lorain Safety Director Richard Yepko faces a second degree misdemeanor in Lorain Municipal Court for failing to carry out duties after allegedly telling club operators a gambling crackdown was halted because Police Chief John Malinovsky planned vacation amid his felony indictment. Malinovsky himself was later indicted on extortion perjury civil rights obstruction charges related to alleged pressure on inspectors at a bingo hall run by Ins daughter.
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Richard Yepko
Lorain Municipal Court
Yepko
John Malinovsky
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Cleveland area con artist drains victims under alias Stuck
Police say a man calling himself Ulysses Roger Stuck ran a broad scam from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. He forged checks totaling about 40000 dollars, opened accounts, and used a credit card for daily deliveries and meals. A truckload of gear valued at 14000 dollars was left unpaid and recovered at Pittsburgh airport.
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David Rutt
Cleveland
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Pierce Fenner and Smith Inc
County delays piggyback tax to let cities act first
Elyria and Lorain County commissioners postponed a $10 piggyback license plate tax until May 2 when area municipalities meet. Cities may enact the tax themselves to receive a larger revenue share, said Elyria Mayor Michael Keys during a public hearing. TURN TO PAGE A-6.
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