Public schools see enrollment drop but stable staff numbers
The NEA reports 2.1 million classroom teachers and 2,435,663 total instructional staff, with average pay of 23,546 and 24,569 respectively. Despite a 12.8 percent enrollment decline since 1974-75, per pupil costs rise to 3,429 and teacher pay climbs 7.3 percent. Minorities grow in Catholic education, page turn to A-4.
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Elyria group protests nonrenewal of Solet as assistant principal
A citizens committee led by Thomas E. Williams urged Elyria School Board to reinstate Thomas Solet at Elyria High School after a March 26 nonrenewal. Williams presented carnations to board members calling for a vote reversal. the board listened but took no action amid accusations of rumors and anonymous letters surrounding Solet’s discipline.
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Elyria City
Ohio to color code licenses to show age 21 and over
Ohio will adopt a color coded license background with red for under 21 and pale blue for 21 and older to aid age verification. Deputy registrars may begin using the new backdrop by May 1 with no required license replacement for current holders. The change also applies to ID cards and moped licenses.
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Ohio
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Elyria considers creative financing for 2.5 million recreation plan
Elyria City Auditor Beverly Renner proposes creative financing to fund a 2.5 million recreation construction program. She asks for a special April 30 meeting to discuss debt options without a voter tax increase. The plan includes West Park facilities, a west-side field, an ice rink, and renovations. financing methods await full council review.
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Beverly Renner
Renner
City Parks and Recreation Board
West Park
Archi
Michael Keys
Weather outlook with showers and cool nights
Variable cloudiness and showers possible tonight with a low around 38. Thursday brings mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and a high near 55. Precipitation chances are 48 percent tonight and 10 percent on Thursday according to Page A-3 details.
Record Lows Mark April Cooling Trend At Local Airport
A 21 degree low set a new midnight record, though North Ridgeville saw 24 degrees. Weather officials cite a 20 degree low from 1957 as their benchmark while noting April snow exceeded average with two inches. The National Weather Service warns of unusual cold and a potential new April record.
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National Weather Service
International Hopkins Airport
North Ridgeville
Ray Diederich
U.S
County faces soaring insurance premiums for 1983
Elyria officials report only one bid for general liability insurance, a 4528727 dollar premium vs 20617 last year, with no bids for public official or umbrella liability due to sovereign immunity changes. Commissioners will decide Friday on extending or seeking new bids.
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C-T
Elyria
Leonard Reichslin
Ohio Supreme Court
Reichlin
Somers
Casimir Malinovsky
Lorians Remember Lorians Recall Driver in Gore Orphanage Crash
Amanda Coup, 16, of Route 1 Wakeman remains in critical condition at Lorain Community Hospital after a Monday night single car crash on Gore Orphanage Road. A hospital mix-up briefly claimed her death. Her brother Michael, 13, was released after multiple fractures to his right leg.
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Lorain Community Hospital
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Chronicle- Telegram
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