Prison Sentence for Todd Zack Accuser in Elyria Case
A 40 year old Wakeman woman who testified that Elyria Patrolman Todd Zack sexually abused her in 1995 was sentenced to one year in prison. Judge Edward Zaleski denied probation due to her 12 prior convictions and will consider early release. The defendant faced charges of criminal trespassing and resisting arrest plus cocaine and drug paraphernalia possession. Zack was convicted on multiple counts relating to the testimony and alleged abuse, with a total of 15 of 24 felonies upheld. The accuser urged a minimum 10 year sentence despite expressing mixed feelings about him.
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Amherst teens seek skateboarding site in city council push
More than 30 skateboard enthusiasts and parents urged Amherst City Council to earmark land for a skate area behind Amherst Plaza. Teen speaker Matt Poprocki said current spots are private or limited and fear theft. Mayor Higgins warned funding is tight for a new park project.
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Matt Poprocki
Poprocki
Hills Department Store
Jaworski Park
Amherst Plaza
John G. Higgins
Higgins
Lorain County
Yost receives probation in forgery case linked to foster tragedy
Sherri Ann Yost of Lakewood was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay 525 restitution after a forgery conviction. She and Brett Scott face further felony child endangering charges for the Lorain case, where five children were removed from a Florida Avenue home. their 2-year-old son Ryan died in a Cleveland hospital after being placed in a foster home. The coroner ruled the death a homicide and authorities continue to investigate.
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Sherri Ann Yost
Lakewood
Common Pleas
Edward Zaleski
Yost
Lorain
Brett Scott
Scott
Florida Avenue
Ryan
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
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Sheffield Lake
Ridgeville council picks president and safety director
North Ridgeville officials announced the City Council elected Allen C. Swindig as president and Daniel H. Zirzow will serve as safety-service director after a disputed selection process. Dennis Johnson, head of the local Republican Party, urged reconsideration and potential revotes, criticizing the handling and urging payment delays until the matter is resolved. Zirzow had resigned as president to take the safety-service post, prompting replacement by Swindig on October 5, with council composition cited as five Democrats and two Republicans.
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Scott F. Serazin
Republican Party
Dennis Johnson
Allen C. Swindig
2Nd Ward
Johnson
Daniel H. Zirzow
Council
Chris Costin
Zirzow
Deanna L. Hill
Swindig
Jean Brown
Gilbert V. Cornish
Avon Lake Democrat accuses opponent of lying in ads
Avon Lake Democratic state Senate candidate Ron Nabakowski charged Monday that his Republican rival Jeffry Armbruster has lied in television ads and campaign literature about Nabakowski’s record as director of the Ohio Lottery Commission from 1985 to 1990. He announced plans to file a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission at a press conference at the Aqua Marine Restaurant.
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Ohio Lottery Commission
Avon weighs sewer line plan for Sandy Lane homes
Avon City Council weighs installing a single sewer line for 23 Sandy Lane properties north and south of Schwartz Creek. Eight homeowners oppose the cost, while Mayor James Smith estimates about 8000 dollars per property, totaling around 184000 dollars. The line would run from Schwartz Creek to Maple Ridge and tie into other developments, with some properties remaining on septic tanks.
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City Hall
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