Capital unveils safety initiatives for Columbus
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther proposes a $2 million Neighborhood Safety Strategies Fund to fund overtime for neighborhood patrols and a $1.8 million package for streetlights after-school programs and code enforcement, plus $500,000 to fight opioid addiction amid 113 homicides year to date. He also aims to boost gang and drug homicide solves, add two recruit classes, and form an advisory group on policing. The plan follows criticism of an anti crime summer initiative after the fatal shooting of Henry Green and amid 26 civil rights suits filed against the city.
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Lorain Community Action Agency moves to new 936 Broadway building
Lorain County Community Action Agency unveiled its relocated offices with a ribbon cutting at 936 Broadway. The 14 000-square-foot site offers dedicated parking and more conference rooms and workstations, addressing space needs from the previous Broadway location. Mayor Chase Ritenauer welcomed the move as a boost to downtown revitalization.
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Man faces OVI after power pole crash
A 41 year old man from Michigan Avenue was arrested on OVI charges after his pickup struck a power pole near Prospect Street in Elyria causing the pole to break and continuing at high speed. Police heard the crash at 2 a.m. and observed two stop signs missed and heavy front end damage.
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Police warn of holiday tax scam targeting shoppers
Elyria police warn of scams as tax season nears after a woman reported a caller claiming to be an IRS investigation team pressured her to buy Apple iTunes gift cards at Walgreens and Rite Aid totaling $350 to settle a debt.
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Veterans Day events spread across Lorain County
Veterans Day activities include mural dedication at 11 a.m. and multiple ceremonies across Lorain County. Wreaths, guest speakers, and JROTC processions accompany free or discounted meals from Applebee’s Quaker Steak and Lube and Texas Roadhouse for veterans. Local bands, veterans groups, and civic offices participate.
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Avon Vet Day 5K Race Supports W4W Service Dogs
Avon organizer Lt Col Erik Luca leads the fourth annual Vet Day 5K and 1K Mutt Strut to aid veteran groups including Ways for Warriors. Proceeds fund service dogs for veterans with W4W and local VFW Post 7035 benefiting memorial projects and outreach. Byline notes growing participation from 75 to 125 runners.
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