Tuition freeze plan for Ohio colleges faces scrutiny
Ohio Governor Strickland proposes a tuition freeze with caps and budget cuts in exchange for higher state funding. Ohio State University would cut about 7 million dollars, while Lorain County Community College highlights its low tuition and 50 percent enrollment rise. College leaders say efficiency gains, like in house maintenance and course redesign, are essential to keep costs down for students.
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Debates Shape Image as Candidates Dodge Fox News
Democratic front runners Hillary Clinton Barack Obama and John Edwards declined an autumn debate co sponsored by Fox News citing concern over the outlet. The piece argues debates test candidates under tough questions and help voters judge readiness for the presidency.
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John Edwards
Fox News
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Edwards
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Mosquito
America
Fans demand domed Cleveland stadiums to shield games
A reader argues Cleveland should add retractable domes to both major stadiums, chiding management for neglecting fan safety and weather protection while criticizing high spending on mediocrity. The letter later praises local officials’ handling of a snow crisis and urges better road salting and maintenance.
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Cleveland State
Indians
Paul Cochrane
Elyria
Yes for Issue 7 to fund Elyria High School replacement
Letter urges Elyria voters to approve Issue 7 a 3.37 mill bond and permanent improvement levy. It notes the OSFC values EHS as the worst in the state and that $23 million state aid depends on local guaranteed funding. The writer, co chair of the levy committee, appeals for May 8 vote yes.
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William Rolfe Elyna
Ohio
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Elyria School Board
Elyria
Elyria High School concert stirs memories and tax worries
A Elyria resident recalls a Elyria High School visit for a granddaughter's concert noting the building's unchanged look since 1972 and wondering about safety, taxes, and property values tied to a new school levy. The letter also endorses Holly Brinda for mayor, praising her marketing vision and Elyria 2015 Plan while commending Mayor Bill Grace's leadership and fiscal restraint.
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Elyria High School
Lorain County
Elyria
Bill Grace
Grace
Lee
Marilyn Gannaday
Brinda Seeks Top-Performing Mayor for Elyria Recovery
As a longtime Elyria business owner, I endorse Holly Brinda as a capable mayoral candidate who can steer economic recovery. Brinda promises to revive growth by understanding local business needs and delivering steady leadership for Elyria’s future.
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Elyria
Holly Brinda
Clearview levy urged down after alleged custodian layoffs
A speaker warns that layoffs have not occurred before among Clearview school custodians and urges voters to reject the levy. He cites shipyards Ford plants and National Tube as examples and blames unions for workplace control, appealing to taxpayers who fund schools.
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National Tube
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Elyria
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