Elyria considers more police and tax levy to curb downtown crime
City officials push proactive patrols and overtime funding as measures to curb alcohol related crime. Mayor Grace proposes an income tax increase to grow the police force from 82 to 100 officers. The Alcohol Education and Enforcement Fund may fund overtime this summer. A Toy Box shooting involved three underage victims. Council member Mark E Craig supports discussing downtown alcohol sales restrictions.
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Man on bicycle struck by car on West River
A 19 year old Elyria man, Scott Talarsky Jr, was struck by a car at the West River Road North and Route 57 intersection. He was taken by helicopter to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland in good condition Thursday night.
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Ohio and Out-of-State Lotteries Thursday Draw Results
Ohio midday and evening draws report numbers for Pick 3 Pick 4 Rolling Cash 5 Ten-Oh and Mega Millions Powerball. Out-of-state results from Michigan Pennsylvania and West Virginia list Daily 3 4 and 5 draws with specific numbers.
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Athletes with Disabilities Compete in Regional Qualifier
Elyria Superintendent Paul Rigda notes 13 districts are represented at the regional event as a path to the state competition in Columbus. He emphasizes this is athletics for all students not a Special Olympics program, highlighting how nominees dream of competing at Ohio State University and the Horseshoe. Kayla enjoys the experience and cheers friends despite uncertainty about advancement. Dee Smosny adds the event gives a positive self image and equal footing.
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Lorain Police Probe Continues Amid DOJ Inquiries
A DOJ investigation into the Lorain Police Department began in November 2008 after complaints from city officials and residents. Investigators visited Lorain in August 2009 meeting with police, city staff, and residents amid ongoing concerns and a related civil settlement with Sarah Long.
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City settles Long lawsuit over police misconduct
The city agreed to resolve the Long suit after a judge found potential deliberate indifference to sexual misconduct by officers. Settlement funds, including 3700 in escrow, will offset a 451.45 Medicaid debt to Ohio DJS, with remaining money held pending further claims. Sanchez, the former officer, faced a 60 day jail term and is appealing the conviction.
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