Medical boards move to strip Faymore and Clinic licenses
State medical and pharmacy boards move to revoke Dr. Leonard Faymore’s license and shutter Doctors Clinic in Butler Ridge Road, citing 25 improper narcotic prescriptions and a fatal hysterectomy case. The medical board lists 42 drug issuance incidents and a related wrongful‑death finding, while the pharmacy board plans to revoke the clinic’s license with a hearing slated after a soon‑to‑be‑issued order naming staff and Faymore.
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Chronicle reporters allege clinic issued controlled drugs
The state medical board cites Dr Leonard Faymore for prescribing amphetamines Demerol Desoxyn Percodan and other controlled substances to Bruce Vernyi and four Chronicle Telegram reporters during visits to Doctors Clinic. Depositions were taken July 21 from Vernyi and the five others who testified.
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North Ridgeville faced OWDA claim over tap in fees for French Creek system
The Ohio Water Development Authority says North Ridgeville owes $491,800 in tap in fees plus monthly per user charges for the French Creek Sewage Treatment Plant. OWDA argues contracts signed in 1973 and reenacted in 1975 were valid, while city officials contest authority and terms. The case before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Floyd Harris continued with testimony expected to run into next week.
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Elyria and area towns gain windfall from court ruling
The Ninth District Court of Appeals ordered refunds totaling 254 188 to Elyria and district municipalities including North Ridgeville LaGrange Grafton and Lorain County from municipal court funds. Former Elyria solicitor Kosma Glavas led the suit four years ago amid a dispute over 40 percent county reimbursements. Clerk Alex Burnett reports escrow of 221 963 17 with 48 139 78 interest, awaiting appeal outcomes.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and a low in the mid 40s. Saturday will be cloudy and cool with winds from the west to southwest at 10 to 20 mph and a 40 percent chance of showers, high in the mid 50s. Sunrise today is 7 33 a.m. and sunset is 6 55 p.m. Details on Page A 3.
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