Easter Bunny visit gives inmates family moments at Lorain prison
Inmates at Lorain Correctional Institution spent a five hour Easter Saturday with their families as the Easter Bunny visited. Warden Marc Houk said the event, proposed by a unit manager and inmates, drew tears and smiles and aimed to encourage better decision making. Inmates John Garner, Nicholas Miller, and Ronnie Radovic spoke of the emotional impact and their hopes to improve after release.
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Lorain Police Chief seeks more Black and women officers
Lorain Police Chief Cel Rivera urged about 24 attendees of the 100 Men of Lorain County meeting to recruit African Americans and women to take the May 3 police test. The department plans 5 to 10 new hires in 2011 with the academy starting in September.
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Elyria man charged after two day assault on friend
A 23 year old woman alleges she endured nearly two days of beating at the hands of David Shafer who restrained her at his residence. Police say Shafer used a paring knife during threats and inflicted multiple injuries including head impacts, hair restraint, and a forced hot shower in the May incident.
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State revises 2009 job losses up by seventy thousand
Ohio revisions to 2009 unemployment data show about 70,000 more jobs lost from December 2008 to December 2009, bringing total job losses to 255,000 and total nonfarm employment just under 5 million. Governor Strickland says the revisions reflect a severe downturn and a near financial meltdown, with advisers noting signs of stabilization.
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Obama health care mandate GOP era idea
Analysis notes the health insurance mandate originated in Republican circles and was promoted as a personal responsibility principle by Mitt Romney in 2006 in Massachusetts. It argues Obama’s federal plan reflects a co opted GOP concept with differing cost controls and political fallout.
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