Judge Burge Indicted On Public Corruption Charges
Elyria Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge was indicted by a secret grand jury on 12 counts including falsification and tampering with records. He faces three counts each of falsification, tampering with records, soliciting improper compensation and unlawful interest in a public contract. If convicted, he will be disqualified and a visiting judge will handle his docket. The case involves Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
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Timeline of events involving Lorain judge Burge and 600 Broadway
Timeline covers 1985 to 2014 detailing the Burge family business moves on 600 Broadway Lorain including formation of Whiteacre North Ltd. loans and defaults, property transfers, judicial elections, and investigations into Burge's involvement. It notes a 70 thousand dollar payment default by the Smiths and related legal actions.
Skunk Freed After Cup Trap Near North Ridgeville Skating Track
North Ridgeville police and school officials freed a skunk with its head stuck in a Styrofoam cup on a middle school track. Patrolman Jim Larkin, Aaron Neff, and Sgt. Dean Mraz carefully extricated the animal without spraying anyone, while Amy Rutledge noted outdoor classes were disrupted but the incident provoked humor rather than harm.
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Oberlin College Receives Nearly $500K Tech Grant
Oberlin College science professors receive a nearly half million dollar grant to buy a new supercomputer. The machine will aid research on plant DNA and black holes, expanding capabilities across physics and biology at Oberlin.
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Avon Lake considers 2 percent raises for city staff
Avon Lake City Council discusses an ordinance to award 2 percent raises to non-bargaining unit employees including the police chief fire chief clerk of council public works recreation and finance directors and related city officials after a first reading this week.
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Prescription drug turn in day announced for Saturday
Lorain County Sheriff Office Drug Task Force and partners host a prescription drug turn in day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Residents may dispose of outdated medications by dropping them off at designated locations. remove labels and no personal information will be requested. A map is available at chroniclet com.
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