Lorain Court to upgrade security after fatal shooting
Lorain Municipal Court judges plan to spend at least 23000 from court improvements to buy a walk through metal detector and scanner and hire a security guard. Judge Gus Nunez says the arraignment for three suspects tied to the death of 20 year old Angel Luas Santos was held in a safe location with heightened precautions.
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Northern Ohio Amber Alert system starts in nine counties
Nine counties in northern Ohio activated their own Amber Alert network to speed child abduction notices before the state program. The regional system, organized by Arnie Stanko and coordinated with local police, aims to fill gaps until the statewide system, signed into executive order by Gov. Taft, is ready by January. officials worry it may not be online by then.
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County trains for smallpox response amid flu clinics
Lorain County health officials staged a smallpox outbreak drill with about 55 emergency responders. Nurses would prepare vaccines on site at designated locations while traffic control and a calming area guided victims. The exercise, led by Health Commissioner Ken Pearce, aimed to show how rapid inoculation could be organized within 12 hours.
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Escape School teaches Copopa students to avoid abduction
The Copopa Elementary students heard a program called Escape School that differentiates good and bad strangers and demonstrates escape methods. Don Harvey, a Wood-Kortright Funeral Home coordinator from Ravenna, travels statewide to present four talks weekly, stressing that kids should be smart not scared.
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Lorain Democrat Degan announces mayoral bid opposition to Foltin
John Degan, 74, a retired steelworker and lifelong Lorain resident, becomes the first Democrat to file for next May's primary. He vows to run hard against Republican Mayor Craig Foltin, backs an income tax increase via absentee vote, and plans a waterfront revival with long term job growth. Degan is endorsed by AFL/CIO and United Steelworkers Local 1104 and emphasizes serving all citizens beyond party lines.
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Craig Foltin
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Foltin
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CSU adviser on trial accused of sexual battery
Prosecutors allege Cleveland State University fraternity adviser Joseph Weerzynowski fondled a 19 year old CSU student after a Sigma Tau Gamma retreat in Avon Lake. They say a prior 1986 incident involving an 18 year old man supports intent. Trial halted after a mistrial request. judge to rule today.
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