Photo credit - University Hospitals and Rainbow Babies, Westlake Elyria, OH - Following the controversial police raid on Parmely Avenue Courtney Paige Price, mother to baby Waylon, and his aunt Redia Jennings, told several media outlets that Price brought Waylon to the Elyria area to prepare for an upcoming open heart surgery. The surgery was … Continue reading Questions mount in Baby Waylon heart surgery story
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Matthews on tape: Is critical evidence in Caldor Fire case missing?
According to his own recounting, at approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 14, 2021, Mark Matthews comes upon the base of a 3-5 acre wildfire burning in the Cosumnes river drainage not far from the Dogtown Creek convergence. While he is the first to arrive at the scene, he and several firefighters have been searching for … Continue reading Matthews on tape: Is critical evidence in Caldor Fire case missing?
EXCLUSIVE: Audio recording of Calfire, DA witness interview contradicts summary report used in Caldor Fire case against Smiths
Two days after the December 2021 arrests of David and Shane Smith, the two men accused by the El Dorado County District Attorney of recklessly starting the Caldor Fire, I received information from sources close to the investigation regarding a key witness. Michael Patrick, known to many locals as "Miner Mike," had been camping on … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Audio recording of Calfire, DA witness interview contradicts summary report used in Caldor Fire case against Smiths
DA makes Caldor Fire theory official in preliminary hearings
El Dorado County Judge Vicki Ashworth will soon determine whether evidence against the two men accused of starting the Caldor Fire is strong enough to take the pair to trial. David Smith and son, Travis (Shane) Smith, stand accused of igniting the fire and have been out on bond since their arrest in December, 2021. They … Continue reading DA makes Caldor Fire theory official in preliminary hearings
Part 2: Spanos speaks out for first time following mayor’s harassment allegations
This article is Part Two of this series. Click here for Part One. On August 16, 2023, Elyria's Chronicle-Telegram published the article, Elyria Wastewater Department employee accused of harassing mayor, children at city walking tour. Carl Spanos, City of Elyria employee for 18 years, was named in the front page story. The article cited a … Continue reading Part 2: Spanos speaks out for first time following mayor’s harassment allegations
Spanos speaks out for first time following mayor’s harassment allegations (Part 1)
For the first time since being accused of harassing and intimidating Mayor Frank Whitfield and his children, Carl Spanos is speaking out. Spanos, 60, has worked for the City of Elyria for 18 years and is currently employed in the Wastewater Department. His coworkers describe him as having a strong work ethic with a no-nonsense … Continue reading Spanos speaks out for first time following mayor’s harassment allegations (Part 1)
Results: 2023 Elyria Mayoral Election Poll
The results of the 2023 Elyria Mayoral Election Poll are in. There were 264 participants. This is the 3rd poll I've run this election cycle and the first that focused only on the mayoral election. This is not a scientific poll. It is an internet poll. It is meant to stir discussion and, for political … Continue reading Results: 2023 Elyria Mayoral Election Poll
Cleveland Botanical Garden: Quick thoughts from our visit
When my husband and I decided to visit the Cleveland Botanical Garden, we expected a quick walk through a greenhouse and maybe a stroll through a small park with nice trees. We were very, very wrong. The "greenhouse" is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, 17,000 square foot glass conservatory with animals and planets from two continents. The … Continue reading Cleveland Botanical Garden: Quick thoughts from our visit
Questions raised in Elyria mayoral campaign’s email strategy
This past Friday, October 20, Elyria residents received the following email from Whitfield for Mayor of Elyria. The subject line read, "Elyria Voting is in Full Swing!" Greetings, I’m seeking your support for re-election as Elyra’s Mayor, and as you know, we're in the final stretch of election season. Our team has been busy knocking … Continue reading Questions raised in Elyria mayoral campaign’s email strategy
Where were you on September 11th?
It was a Friday afternoon in November. My father, 10 years old at the time, was sitting at his desk along with the rest of his 5th grade class in a small-town Catholic school. Suddenly an announcement was made over the old, crackling loud speaker: The President has been shot. It's been 60 years since … Continue reading Where were you on September 11th?
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