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
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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?
Matthews’ Associates Recall Years of Deadly Cancer Diagnoses
On February 2nd, 2022 the Pioneer Fire District Board of Directors announced that Chief Mark Matthews is "out on medical leave and will not be returning." This is the second time in his career Matthews left his position citing health issues, a topic he speaks of often. In October 2017 Matthews resigned as the fire … Continue reading Matthews’ Associates Recall Years of Deadly Cancer Diagnoses
First Report of Caldori Fire: Travis Shane Smith’s 911 Call
EDIT: A portion of the 911 call has been edited to redact personal information. At approximately 6:49 p.m. on August 14 2021, Travis Shane Smith calls 911 to report seeing a wildfire. He is connected to California Highway Patrol. As CHP connects Smith with fire service dispatch at Camino the recording begins. You can listen … Continue reading First Report of Caldori Fire: Travis Shane Smith’s 911 Call