Elyria Names Pronesti Acting Fire Chief Amid Shakeup
Elyria promotes Fire Capt. Joseph Pronesti to lead the department while Chief John Zielinski is on extended medical leave. Acting Chief Bob Dempsey remains city fire marshal after a tense closed meeting prompted by Dempsey’s letter and a request to relieve first responder duties.
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John) Zielinski
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City Fire Department Proposes Wide Cuts and New Rules
The department plans to halt dispatching to medical calls cut overtime for special emergency response teams terminate the hazardous materials unit end animal rescues and push laws requiring sprinklers in all new homes Grace calls the plan irrational and inappropriate while Dempsey cites manpower cuts and Fire Station 2 closure on Broad Street as crippling firefighter protection of the city.
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Man faced with 17 charges in Elyria hiking attack
Matthew Plas, 25, was indicted by a Lorain County grand jury on 17 counts for kidnapping, shooting and attempted rape of Shawn Stevens during a May 6 hike in Carlisle Reservation. The case includes armed robbery and attempted murder charges plus weapon and sexual-motivation specs. Stevens, a mother of three, is paralyzed from the waist after a bullet severed her spine. A fund in her name was established at Fifth Third Bank.
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McCain pledges Iraq victory and bin Laden pursuit
Republican candidate John McCain told a Columbus audience he expects the Iraq war to be won by 2013 and says only a small number of troops will remain after victory. He denied aligning with Democrats on timetables, framing the goal as victory and bin Laden pursuit.
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Woman charged in Web hoax linked to teen suicide
Lori Drew of Missouri was indicted on conspiracy and computer access charges for helping create a MySpace identity to torment Megan Meier, a 13 year old who hanged herself in October 2006 after receiving cruel messages. FBI officials called the case heart wrenching and warned about online dangers.
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Lorain County Pride Day Seeks Volunteers for Cleanup
Taking Pride in the County urges residents to pitch in during Lorain County Pride Day activities on Saturday. The event invites local volunteers to help clean and improve the county through community service.
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California Court Rules Tie Between Marriage and Orientation Violates Rights
In a 4-3 decision the California Supreme Court found linking marriage to sexual orientation a civil rights violation paving the way for same sex marriages in the state within weeks. The ruling marks a milestone for LGBTQ rights in the nation’s most populous state.
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