Elyria officer Orsik accused bribery case details emerge
A jailed Lorain County woman says Elyria police officer Tom Orsik gave her money for years and helped bail her out, admitting sex with him from 2013 to 2015 but claiming it was not prostitution. Orsik is on paid leave amid an indictment listing bribery and related charges.
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Tom Orsik
Lorain County
Chronicle-Telegram
Orsik
Chronicle
Fatal shooting reported in Oberlin residence
Police investigate a fatal single gunshot wound to a 24 year old man found at his home at 40 Locust St in Oberlin. Lt. Mike McCloskey called the death suspicious and investigators from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisted along with the Lorain County Coroner's Office.
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Oberlin
Locust St
Mike McCloskey
Lorain County
Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations
Lorain considers layoffs to close $2.3 million deficit
Lorain Mayor Chase Ritenauer warns of possible layoffs next year as the city faces a 2.3 million general fund shortfall. He seeks to use a 1 million rainy day fund and a 136000 surplus while cutting costs this year. Large layoffs followed declines in steel and energy demand.
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Chase Ritenauer
Ritenauer
Republic Steel
U.S. Steel
Lorain Tubular
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OPEC
RTI Steel
East 28Th Street
Elyria poll indicates support for urban development and services
An in house online survey of 436 residents plus focus groups shows demand for more economic development street maintenance paving and greater police protection. Mayor Holly Brinda will present an income tax increase proposal based on Lorain County Community College analysis with researchers noting most see Elyria moving in the right direction.
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Holly Brinda
Brinda
Public Services Institute
Lorain County Community College
Shara Davis
LCCC
Davis
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