Lorain County Elections Site Crash Hits After Results
Lorain County Board of Elections faced a website crash after polls closed as results posted. Director Paul Adams says high traffic prevented access briefly, with 94,138 of 204,770 registered voters casting ballots for about 46 percent turnout. He expects final turnout near 47 percent after 1,981 provisional ballots are added. In Grafton voters noted ballot confusions over council wards.
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Grafton
First Place's parent to delist from NASDAQ
First Place Financial Corp will be delisted from NASDAQ start of business Thursday. The move stems from issues restating 2008 to 2010 financials and losses on loans from First Place Bank. CEO Steven Lewis says restatement complexity caused the delay and the stock will trade on OTC Pink as FPFC.
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Supreme Court rejects killer’s appeal in Riley Smath murder case
Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear Melissa Dovala’s appeal challenging her murder conviction for the February 6 2004 death of 5 month old Riley Smath. Lorain County and Ninth District rulings found no ineffective defense by attorney James Burge. Dovala babysat the child at an Amherst home and did not seek hospital care after the injuries. She remains in prison serving 15 years to life.
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Melissa Dovala
Riley Smath
Ohio Supreme Court
Dovala
Now- Lorain County Common Pleas
James Burge
Judith Cross
9Th District Court of Appeals
Burge
Riley
Amherst
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Lottery results and big jackpots across Ohio and nearby states
Ohio Tuesday draws report Pick 3 and Pick 4 results, Rolling Cash 5, Ten-Oh numbers, and jackpot totals. Meg Millions and Powerball results list winning numbers, with Mega Millions at 15 million and Powerball at 25 million, plus rolling jackpots for Rolling Cash 5 and Classic Lotto.
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Levy failure pushes district toward state takeover
The district faces fiscal emergency and state control as a school levy failed. Branham cites weak economy and high living costs harming support, noting no levy passage since 1992. Apathy and anger over administrator pay are cited as factors as supporters remain cautiously hopeful.
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County eyes deeper cuts as sales tax vote rejected
County leaders warn budget gaps could reach about 8.5 million by 2013 with no tax increase. Officials forecast laying off more than 100 workers and cutting programs including 4 H and auditor, coroner, prosecutor offices. Commissioners may formalize $2.5 million in cuts at today's meeting.
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Williams
Ted Kale
Kale
Kalo
Kasich Wins Issue 2 Battle in Ohio Voters Defy Union Push
In a mixed showing across urban and rural counties, Ohio voters rejected Issue 2, preserving current union rules for now. Kasich congratulated opponents and said he would reflect on next steps as Labor and business groups poured over 30 million into the race. The outcome blocks immediate changes to collective bargaining pending legislative action.
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Ohio
Kasich
Democratic Party
Chris Redfern
Columbus
John Kasich
William Batchelder
Medina
Levy fails in North Ridgeville by 563 votes
The 4.9 mill 10 year emergency operating levy for North Ridgeville City Schools was defeated 5998 to 5036, 53 percent against. The district plans a special meeting to decide next steps possibly reballoting next year as schools face further budget gaps.
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North Ridgeville
Larry Brown
Brown
Brinda Plans Open Government Focus Ahead of January Start
Brinda pledges open inclusive humane and accountable government as she prepares to assume office in January. She vows perseverance through a long road ahead and aims to attract jobs and investments while ensuring a smooth transition and staying in Elyria. Contact Lisa Roberson at 329-7121 or Iroberson chroniclet.com.
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Elyria
Lisa Roberson
Iroberson
Chroniclet.com
Ritenauer declared Lorain mayor after primary win
Lorain official results show Scott Ritenauer defeating incumbent Tony Krasienko 4035 to 2461 in the May primary, setting the stage for his campaign focused on reducing crime, improving infrastructure and spurring business investments amid economic challenges. Baxter-Baxter acknowledged a strong Democratic turnout aided opponents and cited limited resources as factors. Ritenauer touted a reformer platform and readiness to lead with unity, with his transition team to begin soon.
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Lorain
Tony Krasienko
Baxter
Springfield
Scott Muska
Public Works
North Olmsted
Ronald Mantini
Rosewood
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