Prom crash indicts driver in teen’s death at Midview High
A Grafton man, Chase Johnson, 18, was indicted on two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide for the May 21 crash that killed Midview High School junior Lindsey Rotano. The driver faced multiple DUI related charges after his 2007 Saturn Ion struck poles following an after prom event. Johnson had Marijuana metabolites in blood. Rotano was not wearing a seat belt.
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Lorain man sues city and police for 1 million
Charles Brown of Lorain filed a 1 million suit against the city Lorain and Lorain Police Department alleging officers harmed his daughters and wrongfully detained siblings. He cites a 2016 arrest for attempted sexual battery and related claims. A criminal trial for the 2016 charges is set to begin January 25.
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Robbery Suspect Arrested After Elyria McDonald’s Heist
Bystanders identified a suspect as he fled near Midway Mall. Manuel Jiminez, 25, of Lorain, was apprehended after a brief chase by Elyria police. He faces aggravated robbery, resisting arrest, and tampering with evidence charges after a weapon was shown and money taken from the McDonald’s on Midway Boulevard. The weapon and cash were recovered and the restaurant stayed open.
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Inmate to receive pillow aid during execution in Ohio
Ohio will provide a wedge shaped pillow to help condemned prisoner Alva Campbell breathe during his execution this week. A medical review found Campbell too ill for lethal injection and suggested a semi recumbent position, with IV access deemed unlikely on his arms.
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Churches Collect Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
Churches, organizations and individuals shop and pack shoe boxes for the Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child. The effort aims to provide a life changing gift, from basic items to toys, delivering boxes as miracles to needy children.
Operation Christmas Child drives gifts through local churches
Volunteers collect shoe boxes at Christ Church Westshore and Christian Unity Church Avon Lake and Grafton locations. Boxes go to children in remote countries, with drop-offs continuing through Monday. Carol Stefano leads the effort and volunteers like Chuck and Ann Palmer assist, sharing personal hopes for the program.
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Electric Blvd
Avon Lake
Word of Christ
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Chuck
Ann Palmer
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