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Published March 17, 2010
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Protester Richard Monaco, of North Ridgeville, left, argues with Police Chief Richard Walling during a protest at Westlake City Hall March 10. More than 100 animal rights activists criticized a patrolman who fatally shot a pet dog while responding to a home burglary alarm March 6. (West Life photo by Larry Bennet)
Protesters want officer fired
WESTLAKE — Police Chief Richard Walling said the officer who shot a pet dog while responding to a burglary alarm March 6 had little time to react to the charging dog. The organizer of a March 10 protest at City Hall called for the officer to be fired. VIDEO OF PROTEST ONLINE
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Fairview faces challenges just as founders did, mayor says
photoFAIRVIEW PARK — As one might expect, Mayor Patton's annual report to the Chamber of Commerce addressed the budget crisis facing her city, one that forced city employees to take a pay freeze along with other concessions.
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Clough: City services to bemaintained despite recession
photoWESTLAKE — Income tax receipts to the city continue to decline, the mayor reported in his annual State of the City address. However, surpluses from previous years will allow the city to avoid layoffs and cuts in city servicess.
Public gets update on regional fire district study
WESTSHORE — The company studying the feasibility of merging Westshore fired departments said such a regional approach may result in decreasse in response time and overtime costs.
Sports
Pirates fall short in title game
Despite a good start, the Rocky River girls basketball team lost the Division II regional basketball championship to Walsh Jesuit last Friday night at Ontario High School.
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Matrix XRS perfect for budget-minded drivers
photoThe Toyota Matrix XRS is not a ball of fire, writes Marv Berg, but it does well in acceleration and overall handling. The ride is comfortable with little road or engine noise, and the front bucket seats are very well contoured.

 


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