Archive for May 4th, 2008
Torres Jr. - O’Connor
Wedding
Sixto Torres, Jr. and Conny O’Connor
Sixto Torres, Jr. and Conny O’Connor will unite in marriage May 31, 2008 at Harvest Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Grafton. Pastor Max Wood will officiate.
Shonna Norris will attend as matron of honor, Devanie Baker and Leanna Torres will participate as bridesmaids […]
Betty Jean Griffin
Betty Jean Griffin, 68, departed this life Monday April 28, 2008. She was the beloved sister of Peggy Griffin; dear aunt of Danyell Portman; cherished great-aunt of six; and adored by many other relatives and friends.
Betty was a General Motors retiree and member of The Gospel Gems.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Thomas G. Smith Funeral […]
Judge’s ruling is victory for Taser
AKRON — A medical examiner must change her autopsy findings to delete any reference that stun guns contributed to the deaths of three people involved in confrontations with law enforcement officers, a judge ruled.
Friday’s decision was a victory for Taser International Inc., which had challenged rulings by Summit County Medical Examiner Lisa […]
State agency to cut 554 jobs
COLUMBUS — The state agency that oversees food stamps and health insurance for the poor is eliminating about 554 jobs to comply with Gov. Ted Strickland’s order that the agency reduce spending by $67.5 million.
The cuts at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services aren’t expected to hurt services or programs, […]
Artist, ‘Iron Chef’ win arts prizes
Two artists whose creativity is known to local diners and art lovers are among the 2008 Cleveland Arts Prize winners.
Announced Thursday, the awards honor artists and others who have increased public participation in the arts through their assorted talents and efforts. Established in 1960, the awards are the oldest of their type in the United […]
Elyria Township organizing neighborhood watches
ELYRIA TWP. — If you can’t feel safe in your home, where can you feel safe?
Elyria Township leaders are looking for residents willing to band together and form neighborhood watches to help cut down on crime and report emergencies. The watches are working well in Elyria, where six such programs exist, and could […]