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Camera pleads case to commissionBrian Engle, 5/15/12
Former Lorain Streets Superintendent Chuck Camera now awaits word from a civil service commission which heard his appeal on Monday that he should be returned to his job. Camera was fired following his conviction that he stole $10,000 from the Lorain Youth Baseball Association, of which he had been it's President. While he denies he stole any money and blames the money shortage on his poor bookkeeping, Camera has been ordered to repay the money. He told the panel that his financial errors with the baseball organization had nothing to do with his job, although he admits he likely has lost public trust. A decision is expected next Monday (5/21).
The wait is over in ClevelandBrian Engle, 5/15/12
Preceded by fanfare, bow ties, and a video shown on the facade of the building, The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland officially opened it's doors Monday night. It's the first of four casinos to open in Ohio. The next one will be in Toledo, which is due to open in a couple of week.
State wants to offer online classes to get drivers license
Darryl Maynard, 5/15/2012
Lawmakers in the state are considering some changes to how teens get a driver's license. Under current laws, teens under the age of 18 need 24 hours of classroom time and 8 hours behind the wheel. Lawmakers want to offer online classes as an option, instead of going to an actual classroom. Drivings schools oppose the change, saying it would hurt their business and could lead to more cheating.
Darryl Maynard, 5/15/2012
Lawmakers in the state are considering some changes to how teens get a driver's license. Under current laws, teens under the age of 18 need 24 hours of classroom time and 8 hours behind the wheel. Lawmakers want to offer online classes as an option, instead of going to an actual classroom. Drivings schools oppose the change, saying it would hurt their business and could lead to more cheating.
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Few manage to make Superintendent's meetingBrian Engle, 5/17/12
Not what you'd call an impressive turnout, as a few people managed to squeeze the meeting in to hear about the Lorain School District and it's finances. Interim Superintendent Ed Branham hosted the event at Southview Middle School Wednesday evening to go over district's financial situation and the need for passage of a "new money" levy request. He and the school board have already announced more than 180 layoffs and program eliminations that'll occurr at the end of the current academic year next month. Those cuts chopped the projected $12 million budget deficit down to about $5 million.
Fatal Accident in Medina County
Christy O'Neill 05/16/12
Alcohol is a suspected factor after an overnight crash claimed the life of a Grafton woman. Troopers say Tammy Kazmierczak, 39, lost control of her vehicle while westbound on Grafton Road about 1:15 a.m., hit a pole and landed overturned in a ditch. Kazmierczak was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle, Mckenna Siefring, 23, of North Olmsted was treated at a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Christy O'Neill 05/16/12
Alcohol is a suspected factor after an overnight crash claimed the life of a Grafton woman. Troopers say Tammy Kazmierczak, 39, lost control of her vehicle while westbound on Grafton Road about 1:15 a.m., hit a pole and landed overturned in a ditch. Kazmierczak was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle, Mckenna Siefring, 23, of North Olmsted was treated at a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Blood Drive for Avon Police Officer
by Christy O'Neill
Avon police officer, Pete Soto, continues to recover from injuries he received while responding to a call back in October 2010. There will be another blood drive in his honor this Monday, May 21st, at Mulligan's Pub & Grill in Avon from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. It's also going to be a birthday celebration for officer Soto, so besides giving a little blood, you can sing happy birthday to him and eat some cake too. Before his accident, Soto was a longtime blood an platelets donor.
by Christy O'Neill
Avon police officer, Pete Soto, continues to recover from injuries he received while responding to a call back in October 2010. There will be another blood drive in his honor this Monday, May 21st, at Mulligan's Pub & Grill in Avon from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. It's also going to be a birthday celebration for officer Soto, so besides giving a little blood, you can sing happy birthday to him and eat some cake too. Before his accident, Soto was a longtime blood an platelets donor.