Indicted Cleveland man tied to Avon child care carjacking
Robert J. Johnson, 24, faces charges including aggravated robbery and felonious assault for a August carjacking at Laura's Learning Treehouse in Avon. His 14-year-old brother is charged with complicity. A Ford Taurus was stolen from a 38 year old woman arriving at the center. Johnson was hospitalized after a crash in Westlake.
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Westlake chase ends with arrest after window crash and Taser
A day care worker call led to a high speed pursuit eastbound on Detroit Road. The suspect abandoned a Taurus after colliding with a truck at Detroit and Basset streets, then forced entry into a Bassett Garden apartment where Westlake police used a Taser to subdue him. Both suspects were unarmed when taken into custody.
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Chronicle Telegram Seeks Reader Corrections Line
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling 329 7155 to help ensure accurate news coverage.
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Ohio Midday and Evening Lottery Draws Wednesday
Ohio draws list midday and evening results for Pick 3 Pick 4 Pick 5 Rolling Cash 5 Classic Lotto and Kicker with current and upcoming jackpots. Other states Michigan Pennsylvania and West Virginia also report Daily 3 Daily 4 Fantasy 5 Big 4 Cash 5 and Daily 3 4 for Wednesday results.
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The Chronicle-Telegram Staff Contact Information
The page lists editors and staff roles including Executive Editor Andrew R. Young Managing Editor Julie Wallace News Editor Benjamin Nagy Sports Editor Kevin Aprile and Photography Chief Bruce Bishop. It also provides contact numbers and office hours for delivery, advertising, and circulation.
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Ryan Dawson
Friends of Cascade Color Walk Returns for 30th Year
The Friends of Cascade Park will host the 30th annual Fall Color Walk at 1 p.m. Saturday starting at the Nature Center. The one mile, 45 minute walk goes to West Falls along the Black River with color splendor, slippery sections from recent rain, and a camera encouraged visit. The free guided walk aligns with Elyria Parks and Recreation Fall Festival at Cascade Park.
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Bates faces disciplinary charges over comp time and abuse of funds
Documented allegations accuse Bates of awarding comp time instead of overtime and poor recordkeeping for comp time sick time and vacation. He allegedly spent 924.24 on a Cleveland Hopkins rental for Atlantic City and gave away county computers while erasing data after termination. He reportedly refused orders and contacted county officials about projects, with multiple incidents cited including staff shortages during training and in May. Matt Dooley says Bates is largely in the dark about the charges and seeks a delay to review them.
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County 911 funds shift to general fund with dispatch cost shift
About 700000 is reallocated from the county 911 program to the general fund by moving dispatcher personnel costs to the 911 operating levy. Three laid off sheriff's deputies are rehired as part of the consolidation. The center seeks fire dispatching duties from North Ridgeville Grafton and Lorain. Sheffield Lake and Avon Lake already use the center for fire dispatching.
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Health official Covell to lead environmental health district
Covell, who began in Cuyahoga County in 1987, will start Oct. 22. He will oversee environmental health including spill responses and pursue district accreditation to ease grant funding. He said the new role is too good to pass up and is excited to join. Contact Evan Goodenow at 329-7129 or goodenow chroniclet.com.
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Elyria considers downtown tax rebate program for new businesses
Ai She proposes a city cash rebate on income taxes for eligible companies, with rates up to 50 or 70 percent based on location and industry. Rebates issued around June 30 from prior year performance, aimed at downtown growth and filling vacant spaces as small businesses seek incentives.
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North Ridgeville Locks In Water Rate For 10 Years
Mayor Gillock says residents won’t see bills rise or fall as the city secures a stable rate by buying 2 million gallons daily. Elyria plans to supply starting at 100000 to 300000 gallons daily, adding revenue to its water fund up to 500000 when full use begins, with a resource sharing agreement between Elyria and North Ridgeville.
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Siwierka
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Sheffield
Poison cyanide release triggers federal charges in Ohio case
U S Attorney alleges Renato Montorsi and Teresina Montorsi conspired to dump liquid cyanide from two drums at a Kennedy Mint facility. The discharge killed about 30893 fish along three miles of the East Branch Rocky River near Bonnie Park in Strongsville. Investigators later found the punctured drum at the Montorsi home after delays in inspections and multiple denials.
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