Avon Lake shooting suspect to appear in court Thursday
Joshua Avalos, 28, of Lorain, faces aggravated felonious assault and vehicular assault charges after allegedly shooting Kevin Fenderson in the Technifab parking lot. Bond set at $1 million. incident linked to a car crash at Col orado and Carleen avenues. Fenderson survived surgery. Avalos treated for crash injuries and jailed. Further charges possible as investigation continues.
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Amherst Fire Levy Renewal Passes Easily
Amherst voters renewed a 1 mill fire levy for five years, approved 1,082 to 255, raising $282,600 annually and a $29.09 yearly cost for a $100,000 home. Fire Chief Jim Wilhelm credited community support after a recent department shakeup and noted strong turnout at the pancake breakfast.
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Elyria Police Honor Critical Service at City Hall
The Elyria Police Department award ceremony at Elyria City Hall recognized officers for arresting child rapists, breaking drug rings and stopping armed robbers. Special Agents Casey Carty and Kelly Liberti of the FBI received certificates of appreciation for aiding the case against Justin Christian, linked to a 2016 attempted abduction and a 2016 Cleveland area kidnapping and sexual abuse case.
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Elyria Police Honor Roll 2017 Recipients
Elyria Police Department recognizes 2017 honorees across medals and commendations. Medal of Valor recipients include Officer Jacob Webber Officer John Matula Officer Paige Mitchell. Medal of Merit honors go to Dispatcher Rene Stiles Detective Lt. William Pelke and others. Police Commendations list Officers Jay Loesch Stephen Zacharias Eric VanKerkhove James Cooley William Witt Gregg Drake Daniel Marsho David Kerecz Michael Mullins and Dispatcher Fran Ross. Letters of Recognition go to Officer Aaron Varga Sgt. David Ross. FBI Special Agents Casey Carty and Kelly Liberti also receive acknowledgments.
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Rene Stiles
William Pelke
Donald Moss
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Daniel Sumpter
Christopher Constantino
Harry Adams
Tina Thompson
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Fran Ross
Jay Loesch
Stephen Zacharias
Eric VanKerkhove
James Cooley
William Witt
Gregg Drake
Daniel Marsho
David Kerecz
Brandon Pool
Michael Mullins
Charles McArthur
Michael Fairbanks
Eric Grove
Todd Straub
Aaron Varga
David Ross
Sheffield fire levy renewal passes in village vote
Voters in Sheffield approved Issue 3 a 1.75 mill five year fire renewal levy to fund equipment for firefighters and EMS. It generates about 280 928 annually costing a 100 000 home about 53 42. Unofficial results show 188 in favor 58 against. Mayor John Hunter and Fire Chief Jeff Young praised support.
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Lorain County
Sheffield Twp Renewals Keep Lights On and Fund Expenses
Voters approved two renewal levies in Sheffield Township. Issue 4 is a 1 mill five year streetlight levy generating 28 101 dollars annually and costing a 100 000 home about 15 94 yearly. Issue 5 is a 1 mill five year general expense levy yielding 18 201 dollars per year and about 8 25 for a 100 000 home.
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Amherst Schools renewal passes with 72 percent of vote
Amherst voters backed a 4.9 mill five year operations levy. Lorain County results show 1,569 for and 600 against. Superintendent Steve Sayers thanked the community, saying the levy will keep the district funded through 2021 and cover classroom activities staff and utilities.
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Voter turnout slips below officials' early estimate
Sheffield Township voters turnout in Tuesday's primary reached 7.74 percent with 6 568 of 84 853 registered casting ballots. Elections Director Paul Adams noted remaining absentee and provisional ballots could push the figure toward the forecast. countywide totals include 101 absentee and 49 provisional ballots awaiting review.
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Unofficial Election Results From Lorain County Contests
Unofficial results show city council contests in multiple wards, with Democrats Mitchell Fallis 1067 votes and Mary Springowski 1332 leading in at large, and Republicans led by Jim Forthofer in Vermilion mayoral race. Tax levy and bond measures across Amherst, Kipton, Sheffield, and surrounding townships show margins in favor of levies and improvements.
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Mitchell J. Fallis
Matthew Harkins
Joseph F. Koziura
Mary Springowski
Brian J. Gates
Beth Henley
Bernadine Butkowski
Kevin Corcoran
Martin E. Devries
Michelle Hung
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