Price resigns as HHS secretary amid travel scrutiny
Tom Price stepped down as health and human services secretary amid criticism of taxpayer funded charter flights. President Trump said he valued Price but disliked the optics and announced Don Wright would serve as acting secretary. Price's resignation letter cited distractions from administration goals and thanked HHS staff for their dedication.
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Criticism intensifies over Puerto Rico aid rollout
Political response argues the aid effort is still flawed as relief arrives in parts. Analysts say the promised “draining the swamp” reform is unlikely to occur. A review finds tax reform would primarily benefit the wealthy, highlighting distribution of benefits.
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County union dispute over health care costs escalates strike
Lorain County officials accuse United Auto Workers Local 2192 of spreading wrong and misleading information as about 170 workers continue a strike since Monday over spousal health care. County administrators defend proposed surcharges and eligibility rules, citing undisclosed costs and past contracts.
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Lorain County Job and Family Services Union
Kelly Fields
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Jim Cordes
Charges against fired guard tossed in Oberlin case
Obstruction of justice charges against former Lorain County Jail officer Bart Hobart were dismissed in Oberlin Municipal Court after a March incident involving his wife Lisa Hobart. The couple, returning from a night out, argued in their 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, leading to a crash on North Ridge Road. Lisa later pleaded no contest to a DUI.
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Judges: Worker mandate not apply to Elyria court
Elyria Municipal Court judges Bennett and Graves issued a two page ruling stating city officials have no power over court employees and ordered the city to stop assigning or controlling court staff. The judges, nearing retirement, asserted authority over personnel decisions within the court.
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City union and council reach cost-cutting contract
Elyria negotiators and the AFSCME unit finalize a contract mirroring nonunion pay changes to curb overtime costs. The agreement aligns bargaining terms with City Council measures while preserving union rights and benefits.
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Coroner Identifies Man Found Dead in Sheffield
Sheffield police identify the body found earlier in the week as Jeffrey Dininger 35 originally from Litchfield. The Lorain County Coroner’s Office confirmed identification using scene items and medical records. Dininger was reported missing Sept. 3 with last address in Elyria and next of kin contacted in Litchfield.
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