From barrister to blessings Elyria YWCA names Father Link
Elyria YWCA will honor Father David Link as keynote at its Peace and Justice Gala marking the 100th anniversary. Link, 76, a former Notre Dame Law School dean scourge turned prison minister, was praised for humility and lifelong service to justice, faith, and reform. The gala is May 11 at Lorain County Community College Spitzer Center, tickets $100.
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Elyria
Elyria Ywca
Jeanine Donaldson
David Link
Lorain County
Oberlin College
Marvin Krislov
Link
Donaldson
YWCA
Ywca Peace and Justice
Sandusky
University of Notre Dame Law School
University of Notre Dame Australia
Indiana
Maura Zagrans
Spitzer Conference Center
Lorain County Community College
Notre Dame
Zagrans
Dean
Barbara
Lorain County Sheriff to Boost Weekend Presence in May
The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office will increase weekend visibility in May to combat teen driving risks during prom season. Routes 254 301 303 and 2 will be targeted for alcohol and crash incidents with federal funds aiding the enforcement blitzes. Ohio Highway Patrol will run an OVI checkpoint this week.
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Lorain County
Ohio Highway Patrol
Wheelchair-bound man arrested for sexual assault in Lorain Twp
A wheelchair-bound man, 51 year old John Stonfer, was arrested at 1490 Lincoln Blvd for abducting a 21 year old woman and fondling her. He allegedly overpowered her, restrained her for about 15 minutes, and blocked the door before she escaped. He was charged with abduction and gross sexual imposition and held on a $10,000 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing.
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Sheffield
Lincoln Blvd
John Stonfer
Stonfer
Lorain County
Lorain Municipal Court
Amherst Main Street meeting asks for business to give goodies
Amherst residents and business owners gather at 9 a.m. in the Main Street Community Center at 225 Park Ave for a one hour meeting to socialize and share information. Each member should contribute two dozen items for a community goodie bag.
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Amherst
Main Street
Park Ave
Suspect’s attorney cites threats in Oberlin shooting case
In Oberlin Sean Woodings 24 waived a preliminary hearing on four counts of felonious assault after facing a judge. His attorney Edward La Rue said threats via Facebook by at least one alleged victim prompted a request to relocate. Police tied the incident to an escalating dispute involving Woodings and the Jackson family.
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Oberlin
Sean Woodings
Woodings
Edward la Rue
West College Street
Emilio Hernandez
Lorain
Anthony Lee
Elyria
Isiah Richardson
Quan Jackson
Jackson
Mary Butler
Mike McCloskey
Butler
McCloskey
la Rue
Ohio sues Liberty Gas over pollution violations in Elyria
Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a Lorain County suit against Liberty Gas USA owners John and Elham Harb alleging environmental and underground storage tank violations at Elyria and Lorain stations. The case cites a May 28 2008 leak at 824 Middle Ave in Elyria with evacuations and sewer contamination, claiming delays in remediation until June 23.
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Elyria
Ohio
Mike DeWine
Liberty Gas USA
Lorain
Lorain County
Middle Ave
John
Elham Harb
Attorney argues man has right to procreate in probation case
Elyria man Taylor contends a court order barring procreation while on probation violates basic rights. His attorney argues the restriction affects future partners and could infringe women’s abortion choices, while the judge views it as common sense in a test case for nonsupport penalties.
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Elyria
Asim Taylor
Lorain County
James Walther
Taylor
Doug Merrill
Mr. Taylor
Merrill
Walther
Ohio Supreme Court
Medina County Common Pleas
James Kimbler
Kimbler
The
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio
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Steve Manheim
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Oberlin Municipal Court
State
Liberty Gas
Gas USA
Middle Avenue
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