Dave O Brien

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.

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.

The vote was 3-0 in favor of Oberlin's annexation petition, though Commissioner David Moore, a Republican, voted "yes under protest."

The vote to certify the results was unanimous. Only one issue was close enough to require a recount: Issue 2, the Avon city rezoning issue.

Deputies responded shortly before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to 320 Broadway St. after the Amherst Fire Department found two bodies while fighting a small house fire.

The first batch of new and unwrapped toys was dropped off Wednesday, while a cash donation to help buy more and provide for those in need this holiday season also was given by a local veterans association.

Risa Louks shot her son Alex in the chest Wednesday morning before setting their Amherst Township house on fire, according to the Lorain County Sheriff's Office.

The lines went down around 5:30 p.m. and were back up at about 8 p.m., according to officials and the county's emergency alert system.