Lawmaker Pushes Cat Licensing Amid Dog Debate in Elyria
Elyria Council member Gerald Thomasson proposes a private citizen ordinance forcing owners to license and leash pets, arguing cats can be as vicious as dogs. He cites broad local support from callers, despite colleagues' skepticism and his own cat aversion. Thomasson, off city payroll soon, jokes about a Feline Corps and defends consistency between pet rules. He keeps two cockatiels and urges balanced regulation to protect public spaces.
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Paul Facinelli
Gerald Thomasson
Elyria
Thomasson
Aunt Liza
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Sheffield Lake councilwoman accused of biting officer returns
Debra L. Barber, councilwoman at large, faced a special meeting after missing two sessions and being charged with assaulting a police officer and related offenses. She declined to discuss her seat, saying she would hold off on decisions. A preliminary hearing is set for September 26.
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Sheffield Lake
Council
Debra L. Barber
Barber
Joyce Hanks
1St Ward
Jeannette Maggard
Oregon
Gary L. Minpee
Hanks
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Lorain
Saddiewood
Campaign sign costs rise as candidates seek visibility
Lorain area candidates invest in yard and window signs to boost recognition. Lake Screen Printing owner Ben Zientarski cites costs from 1.71 to 3.60 per two sided sign, depending on size and color. Mary Jo Vasi notes yard signs important for showing support, while Michael Ross orders about 2 000 signs and has 600 leftovers. Local rules vary with North Ridgeville limiting one sign per yard and Oberlin banning political signs.
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Ben Zientarski
Lake Screen Printing
Lorain
Mary Jo Vasi
Larry Lokai
Vasi
Michael Ross
Walter Sieg
Herbert Jacoby
Lake Screen
Ross
North Ridgeville
Oberlin
Sieg
Lorain Blaze Leaves 3 Homeless After Oakwood Ave Fire
A fire at an Oakwood Avenue apartment building in Lorain late Thursday left at least three tenants homeless. Flames and smoke were reported at 2830 Oakwood Ave around 11 30 pm. One tenant reported missing cats. Fire Chief Randy Hupp said firefighters prevented total loss, with neighbors helping alert residents as the blaze was brought under control.
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Lorain
Oakwood Avenue
Oakwood Ave
Randy Hupp
Hupp
Jacquelyn Hunter
George Blue
Blue
Patricia
Jury mulls stab trial testimony
A Lorain County Common Pleas Court jury weighs whether Michelle Ortiz intended to kill her husband or stabbed him eight times in self defense. After about five hours of deliberation the jurors could not reach a verdict and were sent home for the night. Ortiz, 28, stands trial for attempted murder.
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Elyria
Common Pleas
Michelle Ortiz
Thomas W. Janas
Feds probe feud over Head Start funds in Lorain County
U S Health and Human Services investigators arrive to examine why the Parent Policy Council refused to endorse a 4 million dollar federal grant for Lorain County Head Start. Officials say funding will continue during the probe with potential outcomes depending on findings regarding the Lorain County Community Action Agency.
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Feds
Lorain
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bill Sullivan
Chicago
HHS
Lorain County
Sullivan
Starving Pup Rehomed Then Returns To APL
An eight month old female puppy named Chairy, adopted in June from the Animal Protective League of Lorain County, was found back at the shelter in poor condition after a neighbor removed it for care. Chairy weighed about 20 pounds upon intake.
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Dawn Shelton
The
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