Fire chief vows to resume truck duties after stalled talks
Elyria interim Fire Chief Joe Pronesti told City Council negotiations over adding eight firefighters and reopening Fire Station No. 2 fell apart. He said he will not compromise his principles and plans to return to riding a fire truck when his tenure ends. The deal would have raised manning to 16 on a 23 person shift and reopened Station 2 in exchange for dispatcher changes and overtime caps.
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Evacuees question need to flee as Gustav nears homes
Millions fled the Gulf Coast before Gustav but the storm delivered little. Evacuees from Texas to Louisiana describe crowded shelters and food delays as they begin returning home. Firefighter Kevin Barnard says crews remain on long shifts aiding evacuees and storm victims despite limited power and downed trees.
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Lorain Drops Income Tax Plan To Aid School Levy
Lorain officials voted to abandon an income tax credit reduction on the November ballot to boost a 4.9 mill education levy. Mayor Krasienko said the move will cut city services less, while Councilman Fallis urged stepping back to move forward as the repeal followed a June 23 approval.
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Kissing Cop Suspended. Detective Bureau Shuffle
Elyria officials suspend a police officer for 10 days and relocate detective Eric Vankerkhove from the bureau. Safety service director approves the move citing disciplinary and department reform aims.
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Lorain officer faces charges after sex on duty ruling
Lorain Police Officer Stanley Marrero had theft in office and stalking charges dropped by Lorain County judge. Other counts remain including intimidation dereliction of duty and public indecency. Three former lovers testified Marrero met them on duty in full uniform in a police cruiser.
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Elyria Man Flips Car With Family Inside After Drinking
An Elyria man Shawn Dooley 30 drove drunk flipping his Ford Taurus on Gulf Road 8 p.m. with his wife and two sons in the car. They escaped with minor injuries while Dooley faced charges including two counts of endangering children and OVI. Witnesses said the car sped northbound before leaving the road.
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