Divisiveness won't solve violence question
Dan Rather reflects from the Rocky Mountain spring near Columbine High School on violence after the massacre. He contrasts gun culture in the south with modern access to violent entertainment and asks what families and communities can do to protect children and prevent future tragedies. He notes two political camps favoring gun control or family values, urging calmer action but acknowledging failure to keep kids safe.
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Littleton
Cole
Rockies
Columbine High School
Columbine
America
Rocky Mountain
Elyria Signage Push Seeks Mayoral Change
Lorain County voters see a shift as yard signs favor Bill Grace for mayor on May 4. The message urges turnout and endorses Don Rothgery for Elyria Municipal Clerk of Courts as the Democratic candidate, highlighting experience and maturity. Tyrone Montgomery endorses the slate.
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Elyria
Bill Grace
Lorain County
Ohio
Thighly
Don Rothgery
Elyria Municipal
Brent Seeks to Retain N Ridgeville Council Seat
A local voter urges keeping Dick Brent on the North Ridgeville City Council. The supporter praises Brent as conscientious diligent and level headed after months of service and asks to continue serving alongside him on the council.
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Dick Brent
North Ridgeville
Naysayers Speak Up On May 4 Election
A reader urges continued city progress and reassures support for Mike Keys in the May 4 election, praising the police station and Cascade Park fireworks and criticizing sudden opposition.
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Cascade Park
Mike Keys
Larry Tanner Seeks Elyria Clerk of Courts Vote May 4
A public letter urges residents along East Broad Street to remember council efforts by Larry Tanner to spare front yards from a proposed four lane highway. The author asks voters to support Tanner on May 4 in Elyria Municipal Clerk of Courts race.
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East Broad Street
Larry Tanner
Council
Larry
Elyria Municipal
Rothgery for Democratic votes in Elyria judges race
A local endorsement promotes Don Rothgery for the Elyria Municipal Court District. The letter lauds his decade of public service, honesty, and steady leadership as clerk of courts, highlighting efficiency gains and modernization across Lorain County’s court system.
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Elyria Municipal
Don Rothgery
Don
Lorain County
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Court of Common Pleas
Let's elect someone committed to Elyria
A reader urges voting for Bill Grace on May 4 to replace Mike Keys as Elyria's mayor, questioning Keys commitment after a lower-salary job at Lorain County Community College and suggesting Grace as the alternate.
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Mike Keys
Elyria
Keys
Lorain County Community College
Bill Grace
Grace for mayor stirs cross party vote in Elyria
A Republican supporter writes of Bill Grace as a hardworking, bright candidate for mayor and urges fellow Republicans to vote Democrat to switch ballots, promising to return to their party after voting. The letter asserts Elyria would improve under Grace and that party switching is simple for independents too.
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Bill Grace
Elyria
Bill
Elyria Democrats in a midlife crisis debate for mayor
The Elyria mayoral race unfolds with party tensions likened to a midlife crisis marriage. Some residents feel ignored while others welcome a younger candidate who flatters them. The piece recalls past leadership staying through tough times, contrasted with self seeking rivals.
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Democratic Party
Elyria
Voters urged to weigh Keys versus Grace in Elyria race
A letter argues against the “new face” and urges support for Mike Keys over Bill Grace, citing experience, qualifications, and a contrast between education and practical judgment. It questions midlife crisis rhetoric, warns about costly decisions during hard economic times, and endorses Keys’s capability to manage a $70 million budget with 500 employees.
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Michael Keys
Elyria
J. Grant Keys
Mike Keys
Mike
Tanner Tanner for Elyria clerk of courts endorsement
Larry Tanner is praised as honest loyal and trustworthy by friends Larry and Rita and urged to vote for him in the Elyria Municipal clerk of courts race on May 4 The letter notes the open seat due to Richard Seward's retirement and argues Tanner would excel in the office and should receive support.
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Larry
Rita Tanner
Elyria Municipal
Larry Tanher
Elyria
Don Rothgery
Richard Seward
Larry Tanner
City hall needs new faces and action in town
Resident complains about mismanaged city hall and unreturned calls while criticizing ongoing municipal issues. He highlights a failing drainage ditch, overflowing water, a damaged drive, and past engineer neglect. He cites ditches filled by Rockfern officials and asks for accountability from politicians.
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Rockfern
Rothgery for Elyria Clerk of the Court
A letter urges votes for Don Rothgery in the Elyria Municipal Court clerk primary. It highlights his public record as Lorain County clerk of courts and praises his kindness integrity community commitment and readiness to help others. The speaker endorses Don as a good worthy man and friend.
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Don Rothgery
Don
Elyria
Lorain County
Degrees not an issue in race for mayor
The Chronicle-Telegram questions Mayor Mike Keys education amid the mayoral race. The writer challenges the emphasis on a law degree and defends the competence of someone with an associate degree to manage a heavy workload.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Mike Keys
Larry Tanner for Elyria clerk of courts and recreation center upkeep
The letter urges support for Larry Tanner to become Elyria clerk of courts, praising his union leadership and council service. It questions maintenance of city recreation centers and asks when the west side center was last visited, noting cracked walls, peeling paint, and a deteriorating east overhang while calling for a maintenance plan.
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Elyria
East Recreation Center
Grace for Elyria: A Fresh Leadership Choice
In a letter to readers, a resident argues Mayor Keys relies on long tenure and political motives. They advocate for Bill Grace, noting Keys’ age, costly studies, and controversial settlements, urging voter support for new leadership in Elyria.
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Mike Keys
Keys
Bill Grace
Nowhere
Elyria
Bill
Flyria
This Day in History for 1999-02-19
On this day in 1992 the NBC radio show One Man's Family debuted. Also in 1988 Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson wed at Reyn olds horse ranch in Jupiter Florida. Births include William Randolph Hearst and Duke Ellington with others listed.
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NBC
Ellen Minnetta
J. Anthony Smythe
Burt Reynolds
Loni Anderson
Reynolds’ Horse Ranch
Jupiter
Fla
Emilia Estevez
Paula Abdul
Santa Monica
Galit
William Randolph Hearst
Publsher
Duke Ellington
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Garry Trudeau
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