Ex-Falls mayor Kennedy kills self amid rape trial
Former Olmsted Falls Mayor Robert J. Kennedy 55 shot himself Friday in a Brentwood Drive home bathroom. He was to face 12 counts of raping a woman against him. notes found suggested suicide plans. Police said time of death was between 2 and 4 p.m. and the body was taken to Southwest General. Kennedy had been awaiting a Monday trial in Cuyahoga County.
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Fed cuts hit Elyria Lorain remedial programs
Elyria Lorain County schools face a reduction of about 838000 in federal funding for remedial reading and math programs as the Senate considers appropriations. The Education First Alliance estimates Lorain County schools would receive roughly 8.2 million this year and a little over 7.2 million next year under the committee plan, affecting hundreds of disadvantaged students. The alliance lists groups including AASA NEA and PTA among its members. Bil Bogner notes Elyria, Lorain, and Clearview districts receive most county funding for these programs due to higher need.
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Ford vehicles post record October sales across minivan and F-Series
Ford minivans and F-Series trucks posted record October totals. The Mercury Villager built in Avon Lake sold 5,817, up from 5,665 a year earlier, while F-Series reached 63,974 units. Explorer hit a October peak of 37,234 and year to date 323,960, but Thunderbird and Cougar fell from 1994 levels.
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Unemployment Rate Dips to Seven-Month Low
The nation’s unemployment rate fell to a seven month low last month driven by gains in construction health care and real estate sectors. The labor market added new jobs across several industries signaling improving conditions and resilience amid economic shifts.
Modell hints Browns move to Baltimore looming
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell signals he will move the NFL franchise to Baltimore after the season citing stadium renovation delays. He leaves room for a Cleveland stay but plans to decide Monday with reports from the Baltimore Sun noting a press conference in Baltimore with Gov. Glendening and Mayor Schmoke.
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Vermilion gridder in critical condition after blow to head
Vermilion high school football player Timothy Zink, 18, collapsed after a game with Admiral King High School and remains in extremely critical condition at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. Hospital officials said he had recently suffered a head injury and became incoherent before passing out.
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Recycling bin dropoff at Chronicle Telegram parking lot
A newspaper recycling bin will be in the Chronicle Telegram parking lot today for dropoffs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are invited to recycle their newspapers during the stated hours.
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