Catholics bury 'people's pope' at St. Peter's Basilica
In a solemn Malp Mass at St. Peter's witnessed by monarchs and presidents, the first New World pope, Pope Francis, 88, was laid to rest in a single zinc lined coffin. An honor guard of migrants and the homeless joined faithful from Brazil to Lebanon in tribute to his vow of poverty and focus on the marginalized.
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Comet Relays marked final lap at Steele track
Amherst High School bid farewell to its home track with a last lap for current and former athletes, coaches, and community members. Marion L. Steele alum Rob Glatz organized the 69th Comet Relays before renovations begin. Many memories of big meets and outstanding performances were recalled.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Amherst
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Marion L. Steele
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Dick Blasser
Marion L. Steele High School
Barn Fire Destroys Structure. Pig Killed In Grafton Township
Grafton Township fire crews battled a barn fire off Mennell Road Saturday evening. Roof collapse hampered efforts. at least one pig died and another was injured. The barn and its contents, plus a nearby camper, were a total loss. Fire remains under investigation with mutual aid from several departments.
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Deadly 1965 tornado remembered in Pittsfield Township
The 1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak killed 17 in Lorain County and damaged Pittsfield Township churches and homes. The Pittsfield and LaGrange Historical Societies held a commemoration showing newspaper clippings and signs of the disaster that left 142 injured across nearby towns.
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LaGrange Township
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Lorain Club marks 50th anniversary celebration
The Lorain Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs celebrated its golden anniversary at Rosewood Place in Lorain. Founded from the 1975 charter in Washington DC, the group promotes Black women business owners and professionals and supports voter registration and Black history in Lorain County. Consuela Williams served as mistress of ceremonies for the Founders Day luncheon.
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Chroniccle-Telegram
Lorain
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National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc
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National Association
Washington, D.C
Inez James
Lorain County
Consuela Williams
National Association of Negro Business and Professiona Women’s Clubs, Inc
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