Nurse identifies Westerman leaving room in Norwalk death case
In a Norwalk preliminary hearing nurse Shirley Gray testified she saw Sara Westerman leave Walter Schafer's ICU room at 11 13 am seconds before Schafer's life support was found detached. Westerman, charged with murder, is a family friend and pleaded not guilty.
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Poll workers report slow start in local primary votes
Early turnout in Elyria and North Ridgeville precincts was described as very light. At Winckles Street fire station 20 voters by 9 a.m. with rain keeping residents home, while Avon Belden Road and East Park Recreation Center also reported low activity. Hart Plaza Elyria Ward 2 saw heavier than expected but still slow participation.
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Turnout in Last Primary Cited Despite Rain in Lorain County
Lorain County Elections Director Jack Wolf said turnout would hit about 33 percent or 48755 voters with only a few minor machine adjustments reported. Poll workers noted very slow entry at North Olmsted precincts with only 10 voters by 9 a.m. Republicans lagged in precincts, Democrats led, as forecasts warned of showers and highs in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies.
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Lorain County
Leonard
Bennett dual roles nixed by judge ruling
Elyria school board member and longtime Lorain County prosecutor Gary Bennett cannot hold both roles. Judge Joseph Cirigliano ruled the dual-office ban constitutional, rejecting Bennett’s challenge that the offices are compatible since the prosecutor’s office does not represent the school board. Bennett plans to discuss options with his family, firm, and attorney.
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Asbestos work sparks summer school fuss
Lorain City Council moves to block a summer school plan at Lorain High due to asbestos removal. Councilman Kenneth Shawver urged the board to relocate high school summer classes to Southview or Admiral King for safety. Superintendent John Paine said officials had planned Lorain High but may change.
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Arlene Kokinda
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Admiral King
John Paine
Lorain High
Buckle Up Law Warns Patrols In 30 Day Drive
Officials announce a 30 day campaign enforcing seat belt use with a distinctive symbol. Patrolmen will issue warnings to drivers not belted, aiming to improve safety and compliance statewide.
Elyria Council Debates Signs On Drinking During Pregnancy
City councilwoman Shirley Guinta calls the proposal insulting to intelligent women as four members block the measure on its first reading. Health officials push for warning signs to curb fetal alcohol syndrome, while some council members oppose action citing other concerns.
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Shirley Guinta
Bullocks
Kathryn Boylan
City Health Department
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