Transit tax on Cleveland regional plan likely delayed
Cleveland debates regional transit with suburbs delay vote and hearings. RTA control and a regional tax face political hurdles as leaders clash over service guarantees and fare structure. Mid summer timing sought amid a stalled June ballot, with officials urging renewed talks before any ballot.
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Youth clown group aims to spark joy in community
Springfield Methodist teens dressed as clowns visit hospitals nursing homes and halfway houses to brighten days. Led by Rev William Peckham the group The Holy Pools says they do not preach but spread happiness by simple kindness and playful acts.
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Columbia Hospital District Approves Amendments for Members
Columbia Township joins Southwest General Hospital District while Olmsted Township loses membership for tax delinquencies. Delegates also review a proposed 2 to 25 million renovation and a plan to convert the building into a restorative care facility with new wards and services. Residents can still access hospital care with the same charges.
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Berea Brook Park
Middleburg Heights
Olmsted Falls
Strongsville
William Gilligan
Front Street
Bagley Road
Elyria Considers Sanitation and Sewer Rate Hikes
Elyria City Council discussed sanitation and sewer rate increases to ease the city's tight finances. The council approved 1975 appropriations at about 18.7 million, with additional cuts of roughly 1.7 million after removing anticipated capital improvements income. borrowing will cover needed capital costs, while some equipment purchases and loan principal payments are deferred.
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Kenneth A Krueck
Elyria
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Finance Committee
John Baird
Appropriations Council
Oberlin chess tourney assured with $2000 pledge
Paul Drummond local promoter says a $2000 check was mailed to the US Chess Federation to secure Oberlin hosting of the national championship June 27 at the Mudd Learning Center. The Chronicle Telegram backs the event with sponsor support and aims to draw top players and wider state interest.
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Oberlin College
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Magnavox
FBI Won't Enter Probe of Birns Bomb Murder
The FBI said it will not join the investigation into rackets figure Alex Shondor Birns's assassination. Birns, a longtime gambling kingpin in Cleveland, was killed by a bomb under his car seat Saturday night. Police have questioned over 100 people. a vendetta by independent numbers operators is suspected. Funeral services were held at Berkowitz Kamin Memorial Chapel in Cleveland Heights.
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Ashland bicyclist dies in accident with auto
A 14 year old bicyclist, Daniel Seege of 185 Oak Hill Circle, Ashland, died from head injuries after being struck by a car on Rt 51L four miles south of town. Margaret L Edwards of 25 Morgan St Ashland drove the reportedly horned vehicle. she attempted to pass the youth, who swerved into the northbound lane and was hit. No citations issued. investigation ongoing.
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