Settlement reached in sexual harassment suit against judge
The sexual harassment suit against former Lorain County Domestic Relations Judge David Berta was settled for 180000 to Lucinda McConnell and her lawyers with 10000 back wages. county insurance covers most costs. The deal carries no admission of liability and becomes final next week. Berta, unseated in 2011, contends he did nothing wrong and notes settlements save legal fees. McConnell alleged inappropriate comments and hostile behavior by Berta toward her and other female staff.
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Veterans Honored At LCCC Appreciation Event
Lorain County Community College and Hospice of Western Reserve hosted a Wednesday salute inside the Spitzer Conference Center. More than 100 veterans, young and old, stood as names were read and pins placed, a simple gesture paired with the wish to hear thanks. Gordon Green, 89, WWII veteran, urged the community to say thank you for service and welcome home, highlighting enduring duty to recognize veterans.
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Valor Home
Lorain County
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Hospice of Western Reserve
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Lorain County Fair Board
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Documentary planned featuring local veterans
Evan Gooden recalls a day from World War II as fellow soldiers Art Goodman and George Gorman formed a tight bond. The creators of the Legacy of Valor documentary will meet November 13 at Greater Victory Christian Ministries in Lorain to discuss details, with Cara Turner handling outreach.
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Germany
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George Gorman
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Greater Victory Christian Ministries
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Stein Hospice
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Pittsfield's McConnell Rejoins Rural Water Board
Pittsfield Township Trustee Mark McConnell was reinstated to the Rural Lorain County Water Authority board after Judge James Burge ruled the bylaws allowing removal of members were invalid. The order is temporary with a November hearing planned to decide permanent placement. The return sparks ongoing disputes as fellow trustee Mary Beth Derikito faces ethics scrutiny over a secret legal opinion and the board’s May 15 removal vote.
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