Mother fights for synthetic growth hormone for son
In Cleveland a 15 year old with repto-optic dysplasia struggles to obtain Protropin after federal approval. Genentech says eight distribution points in Ohio have it with two on hand, while the mother fears a long wait and cites cost and safety concerns following a 1969 batch linked death. The case highlights access issues despite government approval and subsidies.
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Cleveland
Grafton
Genentech Inc
San Francisco
Ohio
Betty Koehn
Eddie
Rainbow Babies’ and Children's Hospital
Koehn
Genentech
Avon nursing home dispute escalates as co-owners clash
Lorain developer Carl Gumina seeks dissolution of joint ownership and a receiver for Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon after a deadlock with 50 percent partner David Kirschenbaum. The case follows last summer’s suit alleging mismanagement and attempts to force sale or buyout of shares.
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Elyria
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Avon
Lorain
Carl Gumina
Friday
Lorain County
Kirschenbaum
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
Gumina
Detroit Road
Gumma
First bite’s free dog law faces challenge in Lorain
Brenda Johnson accuses Lorain’s vicious dog ordinance of letting a dog injure a child without punishment until a second bite. her four year old son Christopher required 60 stitches and plastic surgery after a golden retriever escaped its cage and attacked him, prompting calls to change the law.
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Lorain
Brenda Johnson
Ninth St
Health Department
Ms. Johnson
Christopher
Christopher Johnson
9Th St
C-T
Gus Chan
Vandals delay EMS responses in Elyria contract lessons
Elyria EMS owner Ray Strohacker reports almost a dozen vandalism acts on two ambulances since Oct 1. Damages include tampered tires and engine components, causing several 10 minute response delays per fire department records. Council safety panel to review operation pending further data.
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Elyria
Ray Strohacker
Elyria Ems
Strohacker
Lorain
City Council
Safety and Health Committee
Lawyers bid for Elyria solicitor post as Ferguson exits
Elyria will fill the vacancy left by George Ferguson who was elected Elyria Municipal Court Judge. Elmer Bessick and Michael Szekely, both long time members of the solicitor and city prosecutor staff, plan to seek the job and replace Ferguson. Council must appoint within 30 days after resignation. Mayor Keys will make the final selection.
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Elyria
George Ferguson
Elmer Bessick
Michael Szekely
Ferguson
Twe
Szekely
Council
Michael Keys
Ohio lawmakers clash over mandatory seat belt bill
Rep. John Bara and Rep Marie Tansey back a measure requiring seat belts while opponents cite personal liberty concerns. The bill seeks to limit auto accident insurance or legal compensation for unbelted injuries, with amendments proposed to strike that cap. Senate approval noted. Veterans Day observance also announced for Elyria with mayoral remarks.
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Ohio
John Bara
Delyria
Columbus
Bara
Marie ‘Ansey
R-Vermilion
Tansey
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