Afghans head to polls to narrow presidential field
Afghan voters go to polls to trim the crowded presidential field as candidates face rivals in the wake of last year’s chaos. Officials urge turnout while oppositions call for restraint amid security concerns.
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Wellington Groundbreaks for McCormick Middle School
Community turnout marks groundbreaking for the new McCormick Middle School in Wellington. Officials including Lorain County Commissioner Tom Williams and Mayor Barb O’Keefe attend as the project to open in fall 2015 progresses, replacing a 19th century facility long deemed among Ohio’s worst.
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Indians Mark 20th Progressive Field Anniversary With Win
Mike Hargrove started the home opener with a ceremonial pitch as Cleveland beat the opposition 7-2 in a rain delayed game. Van Gomes and Nick Swisher homered in the sixth to spark a dormant offense while the bullpen closed out the win, lifting the team to 3-1. The ballpark, Jacobs Field, hosted Hargrove and catcher Sandy Alomar as the Indians began a historic stretch after the 1994 strike and ensuing playoff runs.
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Will seeks end to county diversion program
Elyria Lorain County Prosecutor Dennis Will asks the Ohio Supreme Court to shut down a diversion program run by six county general division judges. The complaint argues the court encroaches on legislative powers and violates laws giving prosecutors authority to establish pretrial diversion. Assistant Prosecutor Elizabeth Lindberg notes the program removes the guilty plea from the court and places defendants on probation pending successful completion.
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Sign of the times Donors add Williams name
A citizen group funded by private donations plans three signs bearing Lorain County Commissioner Tom Williams’ name at the Lorain County Dog Kennel and one sign facing the Board of Elections building in Sheffield Township. The donors say Williams has done a great job.
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Judge orders Ohio to recognize out-of-state gay marriages
Federal Judge Timothy Black in Cincinnati said he will issue a declaration that Ohio’s recognition bans denying legal status to same-sex marriages from other states violate the 14th Amendment. He planned to issue the ruling April 14 and did not indicate ordering Ohio to perform marriages.
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