Fear versus safety in schools across Lorain and Cuyahoga counties
An editorial argues fear after the Colorado massacre can drive harmful reactions in local schools. It cites Keystone High turnout, student dress, suspensions, and whispered threats, urging measured responses from police and educators while warning against hysteria and civil rights erosion.
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Lorain
Cuyahoga
Colorado
Keystone High School
Keystone
LaGrange
Why U S gun access blamed in school shootings
The article argues U S shootings in schools occur despite calls for education reform. It claims media violence and video games are blamed while easy gun access remains the core issue and targets manufacturers and policy makers. Mainichi Shimbun Tokyo.
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U.S
United States
Bill Clinton
Mainichi Shimbun
Tokyo
Veterans wall memorial invites names and final call
Eaton Township hosts a Memorial Day service to honor veterans. No new names will be added to the wall, with space reserved for Kosovo conflict veterans. Contact Jean Walker at 10220 Island Road, Grafton, Ohio 44044.
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Eaton Township
Jean Walker
Island Road
Grafton
Auto workers group backs Tanner for Elyria clerk
The United Auto Workers Lorain County CAP Council endorses Larry Tanner for Elyria Municipal Court Clerk in the primary. They urge voters to choose Tanner to continue the court’s current level of service as Richard Seward retires from the post.
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C.A.P. Council
Larry Tanner
Elyria Municipal
Richard Seward
Beauty proposals for downtown Elyria enhancement plan
A citizen suggests beautifying Elyria by adding a cantilever observation deck behind the new police station near Cascade Park for dramatic views of the falls. Recommends removing the chain-link fence, installing a wood railing, and improving access for all including the visually and physically challenged. Proposes beautifying railway underpasses at West Avenue Lake Avenue Washington Avenue and East Avenue with covered walkways.
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Elyria
O'Donnell
Falls
Cascade Park
West Avenue
Lake Avenue
Washington Avenue
East Avenue
Community underpass plan with canopy and art pledge
A proposal calls for an unobtrusive canopy to divert dirty water from the railway bed away from pedestrians and lighting at the canopy and retaining walls. Local artists may contribute mural ideas reflecting community diversity as a pledge of $100 toward paint and supplies for Lake and East Avenue underpass work.
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Lake and
East Avenue
Get God Back in Our Schools Says Writer
A reader argues that removing faith from schools caused violence and praises reinstating religious practices. The letter blames courts for limiting discipline and condemns media for promoting violence while recalling past safety and moral guidance.
Don Rothgery Suggested as Elyria Court Clerk
A letter urges that Don Rothgery be chosen as clerk of Elyria Municipal Court. The writer cites Rothgery’s 16 years as Lorain County clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and prior service as Elyria city councilman and deputy auditor.
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Don Rothgery
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Court of Common Pleas
Ohio
Don
Elyria mayor race backed by Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram endorses Mayor Keys citing proven leadership while critics call out a backroom land deal. The letter urges voters to elect Bill Grace to revitalize Elyria downtown and end Keys' allegedly lazy management.
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Bill Grace
Stricter gun control not the whole answer
The author argues gun control alone cannot solve violence, citing constitutional questions and real events like Littleton. He notes most guns are not used to kill, suggests background checks at gun shows, and stresses moral absolutes and home-based values as essential to preventing tragedy.
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