Lorain tax consultant Zakarian faces multi‑million fraud probe
Lorain prosecutors say the alleged theft may total several million dollars with about 25 client calls daily, as Richard Zakarian, 47, faces three theft charges. Spitzer Management and other victims allege Zakarian diverted funds to IRS and state authorities, while around $3 million is unaccounted across churches, nonprofits, and individuals. Investigators seek the missing funds tied to Chicago commodities investments.
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Lorain County
Dennis Will
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Zakarian
Anthony Giardini
Spitzer Management Inc
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Spitzer
Romney Romney Ryan Ohio bus tour dominates swing state
Ohio becomes the focal point of the race with Barack Obama and Mitt Romney undertaking multiple stops this week. Obama’s auto bailout support and a stronger local economy challenge Romney’s appeal to voters in a state with 18 electoral votes and a history of Republican wins.
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Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Romney
White House
Obama calls UN for global rejection of extremism
President Obama urges the United Nations to reject extremist ideologies as his poll numbers improve. Former President Bill Clinton introduces Mitt Romney during a Clinton Foundation appearance, signaling renewed campaign energy.
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Barack Obama
United Nations
Bill Clinton
Mitt Romney
Clinton
Foundation
Ex-convict seeks gun use to hunt again in Lorain County
A former Coshocton County murder convict Kevin Bernaziak asks a Lorain County judge to lift a firearm ban so he can hunt deer, rabbits, pheasants and squirrels during season. Attorney Kenneth Lieux filed the request citing his client’s rehabilitation and current residency in Grafton. Prosecutor Dennis Will notes the case but has not stated a position.
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Kevin Bernaciak
Lorain County
Dennis Will
Elderly Woman Attacked in Elyria Loses Purse
84 year old Sheffield resident Betty Hopkins was assaulted at 11 32 a m Monday near Convenient Food Mart on Cleveland Street. A purse snatcher knocked her down and fled toward Olive Street with $120 cash and personal papers. Hopkins was treated at EMH Medical Center for elbow injury and facial cuts.
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Sheffield
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EMH Medical Center
Avon Lake group seeks restroom at city park
A local citizen group in Avon Lake renews a push for a new public restroom at a Lorain County Metro Parks park. Members cite need for families and seniors and cite community examples of using woods when facilities are unavailable.
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Avon Lake
Lorain County
Terry Wyrock
Wyrock
Diana
Jan van Wagner
State yanks LaGrange Building Department certification
Ohio state Board of Building Standards revoked LaGrange village certifications for its building department after findings of noncompliance and poor record keeping. The chief official Kenneth Kling Shirn admitted unfiled inspections and records kept at his home, with contractors forced to seek records late after hours. The on‑paper officials are paid by Kling Shirn, and inspections occur after normal work hours, delaying projects and harming residents.
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Elyria
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Jan Sokolnicki
David Askew
Askew
Sokolnicki
Tom Horseman
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