Marker honors founder of hospital in Elyria
In Elyria, a historical marker was unveiled at Ridgelawn Cemetery for Edgar Fiske Allen known as Daddy Allen, founder of what became University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. His son perished in the 1907 rail car crash, and the mayor praised Allen for turning tragedy into progress and community care.
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Lorain County
Diversity push aims to diversify Elyria police ranks
Elyria officials and Lorain County partners launch a targeted recruitment drive to diversify police hires. Despite six recent male white recruits, Police Chief Duane Whitely cites low minority and female test takers and promotes a joint recruitment program with Lorain Police, online outreach, and grant funded outreach at colleges and universities to attract more women and people of color.
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State denies renewal for T A Bar liquor permits in Elyria
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control refused to renew liquor permits for the T A Bar and Grill on Foster Avenue. Owners Anthony and Angela Carter have 30 days to appeal, with the city and neighbors opposing the decision citing safety concerns and a nearby bullet-fired porch incident.
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Procession route set for fallen trooper Kenneth Velez
After Thursday's funeral at Lorain County Community College mourners will escort Ohio Highway Patrol Trooper Kenneth Velez to Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. The procession will head north on Velez Drive toward the burial site, with Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home coordinating details.
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Brunswick attorney pleads no contest to obstructing official business
Elyria district court hears Kenneth Lewis 42 of Brunswick pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of obstructing official business after accusing a non existent black man of causing a car crash earlier this year. The incident prompted local police inquiry and Lewis faces sentencing.
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