Spitzer eyes Lorain casino study for North Coast tourism push
Developer Alan Spitzer outlined a $300 million casino resort plan that could spur further waterfront development in Lorain and a regional North Coast tourism campaign. He envisions Lorain joining Cleveland and Sandusky with state funding to promote lakeside tourism around Cedar Point Sea World and pro teams. He also indicated potential buyout of more riverfront property if the casino proceeds.
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Lorain
Alan Spitzer
Ohio
North Coast
Spitzer
Ohio Lakeshore
State
Black River
Cleveland
Sandusky
Cedar Point
Sea World
Parents push plan to start new Lutheran school in Lorain County
Frustrated St. John Lutheran School parents in Elyria consider forming their own school by fall after the board vote limited funding through June 15. A survey will gauge need and potential grade elimination while a Avon site, state education input, and offers of textbooks are explored.
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Elyria
St. John Lutheran School
Lorain County
Ronald Welsh
Board of Education
Helen Hurst
Bob Housel
Housel
St. John’s
Avon
State Department of Education
Changes in dollar on way to curb counterfeiting
US treasurer Katherine D. Ortega told about 200 at Lorain County Community College that the dollar will see changes within a year to fight counterfeiting. New features include security threads and microprinting, with patterns unique to each denomination, readable only under magnification.
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Elyria
U.S
Katherine D. Ortega
Lorain County Community College
Stocker Center
Ortega
Treasury
United States of America
Katherine Ortega
Midview seeks flashing speed signs after girl hit by car
The Midview Board of Education plans to ask Eaton Township trustees to install high tech flashing speed signs on Capel Road near the senior high and middle schools after 13 year old Jennifer Roberts was struck crossing to attend school. Jennifer remains in a coma at Elyma Memorial Hospital in critical condition. A fund has been set up at Elyria Savings and Trust Bank to aid her care.
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Midview Board of Education
Eaton Township Board of ‘Trustees
Capel Road
Jennifer Roberts
Jennifer
Elyma Memorial Hospital
East Carlisle
Rita Roberts
Willard
Board
Gary Wilson
Moldenhauer
Elyria Savings and Trust National Bank
Woodrow Roberts
Grafton Village
Huntley gets raise as Midview approves new contract
Midview School Board unanimously boosts Superintendent Linda Huntley’s final year pay from 52000 to 56000 for 1988 89 and approves a new three year contract at 58000 annual salary effective August 1 1989 Huntley joined the district in May 1986.
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Grafton
Midview
Linda Huntley
Midview School Board
Linda
Gary Wilson
Huntley
Ten in race for two Lorain County Commissioner seats
Ten candidates square off in a crowded Democratic primary for one Lorain County Commissioner seat. Front runner Mary Jo Vasi, 49, vies with Elizabeth Blair, 49, and a slate including James Parobek 58 Robert Hrusko 53 and Carl J. Roberts among others seeking to succeed retiring Leonard Reichlin. The contest centers on party backing and labor support as voters weigh experience and campaign strength.
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Lorain County
James S. Parobek
Parobek
Lorain
Robert W. Hrusko
Columbia
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Vast
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Blair
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