Lorain County Issue 2 sales tax targets aging services
The May 7 ballot includes Issue 2 a 0.75 percent sales tax hike to fund Lorain County Transit and Senior Citizens Association of Lorain County Inc. SCA would receive about 1.28 million annually and create a new system to evaluate providers for elderly services while sharing funds with local Offices on Aging.
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Lorain County Transit pushes Issue 2 expansion plan
Lorain County Transit would receive the other 60 percent financing from Issue 2 approval, enabling a 1998 expansion to 600,000 rides yearly and a fleet of 62 vehicles. The program relies on federal state funds, fare box income, and van lease revenue, with county in kind support. Supporters urge yes for May 7 to aid elderly and low income riders and LCCC students.
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Lorain County Transit
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LCCC
Chronicle-Telegram Editorial Page Encourages Reader Opinions
The Chronicle-Telegram invites reader participation through editorials and guest columns that challenge readers to form opinions and share them via letters to the editor. It emphasizes the page is meant for discussion and civic engagement.
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Coach Riesen leaves Elyria High amid fan reaction
A letter from Jenni Kobelka defends Elyria High coach Jeff Riesen amid backlash over his departure, praising his impact on players and school culture. A second letter from Lin Murphy urges Ohio lawmakers to vote against greyhound racing and related bills, highlighting abuse and high kill rates in racing dogs.
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Elyria High School
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Elyria
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Don Pease Fights For American Jobs And Fair Taxes
Rex Waldron of Lorain argues that Don Pease stands against offshore schemes benefiting foreign and domestic owners, claiming Pease protects U S jobs, pushes universal health care, and seeks a fair tax system that stops the rich from shouldering less of the load while blue collar workers pay more.
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Don
Chronicle Telegram Letter to Editor Guidelines
The Chronicle Telegram invites community letters to the editor and will edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036 or fax to 329-7187.
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Press Lords Ignore Victim Privacy in Kennedy Rape Case
Sandy Grady argues media silence on rape victim names is essential except when the subject is famous. He highlights NBC and New York Times coverage of the Palm Beach case, condemns sensationalism, and urges equal protection for all victims regardless of status or wealth.
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