Expert criticizes council move to halt court reporter transcripts
NORTH RIDGEVILLE experts say the council action to stop verbatim transcriptions at Monday's meeting has no legal basis. The council voted 3-2 to end court reporter transcripts, while the city argues it would create a competing record to the official videotaped minutes.
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Traffic gridlock as Cobblestone Square grows in Sheffield
Sheffield residents and officials scramble over Route 254 and Abbe Road congestion caused by Cobblestone Square. Mayor Ondercin cites signal timing and lane expansion needs while ODOT plans interstate upgrades. Police report no confirmed Abbe Road accidents though officials warn of ongoing danger. Possible short term fixes include retiming signals and police directing traffic.
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Ebony Fashion Show aids Lorain County charities
Seventeen models showcased at the 43rd Ebony Fashion Fair Fashion Sensation at the Lorain Palace Civic Center. The event, produced by Eunice W. Johnson, supports nonprofit groups including the Elyria YWCA which aims to fund a women's transitional housing program reaching three houses with potential Lorain expansion.
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Paranoid schizophrenic seeks gradual privileges in murder case
Ricardo Punsalan, 27, found not guilty by reason of insanity for the 1994 stabbing death of his father Dr Ernesto Punsalan, faces a bid for gradual privileges as doctors urge staged freedoms while a prosecutor warns full liberty could risk harm. The case notes his sister Elizabeth Punsalan is a noted ice dancer. He has been in a maximum security mental health facility since the incident and recently moved to North Coast Behavioral Health.
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Chuck Humel
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Family stays thankful after blaze destroys their home
In Wellington Township on Quarry Road a fire destroyed the Lucente family home. Vincent Lucente, a Continental Airlines mechanic, praised his son Bradley and faced the loss with gratitude that his family survived. He noted a guardian angel may have guided him after a string of odd events preceded the fire.
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Recall petitions target Sheffield Lake council members
Sheffield Lake officials certify recall petitions demanding the resignations of Council President Jeanette Maggard and Ward 3 Councilwoman Kathleen Thomason. Law Director Stan Wightman says they must resign within five days or a recall election will be set. Petitions require 393 and 97 signatures respectively, based on the last election turnout.
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Jeanette Mageard
Ward-3
Kathleen Thomason
Stan Wightman
Maggard
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Wightman
Jeanette Maggaru
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