Ohio officials charged in Steubenville rape cover up case
Steubenville officials including Superintendent Mike McVey and three others face felony and misdemeanor charges for lying or failing to report child abuse after an investigation sparked by the rape of a 16 year old girl by two high school football players. The grand jury also examines an earlier April 2012 rape and underage drinking party tied to the case.
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Cleveland approves 30 million stadium facelift plan
Cleveland City Council approves a 30 million, 15 year funding plan for a 120 million renovation of FirstEnergy Stadium home of the Browns. The city will pay 2 million across 15 years under the lease to help finance the project funded by a 62 million league loan and city money. Upgrades include two large score boards escalators and a modern sound system.
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Judge Okays 84.9M Flying J Payout To Truckers
A federal judge in Arkansas approved an $84.9 million settlement for about 5,500 trucking firms defrauded by Pilot Flying J rebates. Seven company employees have pleaded guilty in the related federal probe. Attorney Aubrey Harwell Jr. said Jimmy Haslam had no knowledge of the cheating.
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Lorain weighs removing 16 traffic lights in January
Lorain City Council committee discusses a URS Corp study to replace or remove 16 outdated traffic signals as part of a four part plan to upgrade streets by 2018. The project seeks federal funds covering 80 percent of about 200000 per light while considering angled parking and crosswalks near the Lorain Palace Theater to boost pedestrian safety.
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Avon Lake to hire public relations firm over NRG devaluation
Avon Lake Council votes to hire The Impact Group for three months at 12000 to explain revenue losses from NRG Energy Plant devaluation. Mayor Greg Zilka says the project will protect residents trust after a May school levy. Critics note cost and long term effects on city and schools.
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Avon Lake appoints Lt Streator interim police chief
Avon Lake council created an interim assistant police chief role for Lt Duane Streator to work with retiring Police Chief Dave Owad. Effective today he earns 88 601 91 dollars a year and will receive overtime and benefits. He is Civil Service certified and expected to become chief after Owad retires.
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