Dave O Brien

Final details are still being worked out, he said, including hazardous materials cleanup and agreements with the multiple owners of the mall property.

After about a week of testimony in late September and early October, Richards' trial is scheduled to resume in Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Miraldi's courtroom Dec. 16, according to Susie Martin, Miraldi's bailiff.

The Board of Professional Conduct accused Petticord of violating Rule 4.3 of the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, which states that judicial candidates

With all precincts reporting, Cillo was defeating Tomlinson by more than 20,000 votes, according to complete but unofficial results from the Lorain County Board of Elections.

Donna Freeman and Giovanna Scaletta-Bremke will wear the robes when their six-year nonpartisan terms begin.

Lorain City Councilman Tony Dimacchia, D-at Large, and Gallagher were facing off to replace commissioner Michelle Hung, a first-term Republican whom Gallagher defeated in the March primary.

Out of 221,647 registered voters in Lorain County, there were 158,332 ballots cast. That's a 71.46 percent turnout.

The recommendation, made based on claims Petticord made about Scaletta-Bremke in a campaign mailer, now goes to a five-judge commission for a final decision.

Tomlinson, 43, of Amherst, is facing charges of intimidation, tampering with evidence and attempted bribery, while Burge, 77, of Avon, is facing charges of intimidation and tampering with evidence.

The 40 foot-long container, used for storage, is now a bright green with colorful cartoon cats, dogs, and rabbits painted on the side of it.