Meteors Mistaken for Flying Saucers Across Ohio Indiana
Residents reported bright lights seen between midnight and 2 am spanning Ohio and Indiana. FAA in Columbus confirmed the objects were meteors entering the atmosphere. A Weather Bureau spokesman noted meteor showers are common this time of year.
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Indiana
Federal
Aviation Administration
Columbus
FAA
Ohio Highway Patrol
US Weather Bureau
Wellington dispute halts pipeline work over easement
A land dispute halted a water line project for a new reservoir when Stanley Glavich claimed contractors violated the easement he granted. Engineers say the 36 inch pipe and ground elevation must stay to avoid air pockets and loss of efficiency. The board of public affairs plans a special session to decide next steps. Eminent domain may be pursued to acquire Glavich’s land.
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Wellington
Stanley Glavich
Pitts Road
Finkbeiner, Pettis & Strout
Toledo
Glavich
Harrison Comstock
Comstock
Board of Public Affairs
Vacation Notes and Brief Pebbles From The Record
Russ Davies writes while on vacation about July 21 25 column timing with five pieces prepared in advance. He mentions relaxing with Ida, missing Lake Erie plans due to a July 4 storm, and receiving mail that may feel stale. A wedding anniversary for Frank C Thomas and Geraldine Thomas is noted, and a postcard from Elyria mayor Len Reichlin reports a European trip.
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Ida
Lake Erie
Frank C
Geraldine) Thomas
Campagna Dr
Thomas
Better Lines
Lehman Cartage
Elyria
Judge to rule on new trial motion for Stifel
U S District Judge Girard Kalbfleisch is expected to rule early next week on the defense motion for a new trial for Orville Stifel IT. Stifel, 22, of Cincinnati, was found guilty May 1 of the mail bomb murder of Lorain teacher Daniel J. Renee. The jury recommended life imprisonment and Stifel remains jailed in Cleveland awaiting the ruling. The defense cites 11 alleged trial errors and a disputed remark by the judge about voting guilty. Defense lawyers are William F. Hopkins and Peter Pandilidis. the government is led by Rob ert Krupansky’s staff after a recent district attorney change. The judge’s 70th birthday and new chief judge shift are noted.
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Cleveland
U.S. District Court
Girard Kalbfleisch
Orville Stifel
Stifel
Lorain
Daniel J. Renee
Cincinnati
Cuyahoga County
Kalbfleisch
Ronee
Renee
Chronicle-Telegram
U.S
Bernard Stuplinski
Harry Pickering
Stuplinski
Vermilion to discuss charter change issue
Vermilion city council called a special meeting for 7 30 p m Monday to discuss placing a city charter change on the November ballot. The proposal would establish a ward political system.
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Vermilion
Krueck to Remain Elyria Finance Chairman
Councilman Kenneth A. Krueck will stay chairman of Elyria City Council's finance committee following a July 22 special meeting. He had asked to be removed as chair but will continue in the post as council considers charter changes and ward-based restructuring. A petition drive seeks to reconfigure council to six ward representatives and three at large members amid questions on term lengths ward boundaries and wording. A special public meeting will be held next week to address these issues.
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Kenneth A. Krueck
D-2
Elyria City
Krueck
Central Collection Agency
The
Cleveland Tax Department
Elyria
Arthur Crow
Mitock seeks third term as Avonhelm mayor
Avon mayoral candidate Nicholas T. Mitock filed petitions for a third term with the Lorain County Board of Elections. A U.S. Steel security supervisor since 1937, Mitock is a former post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and active in the Lions Club. He calls for an ethics and morals committee to handle conflicts of interest and voting status. He opposes Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. fly ash dumping in Avon and aims to repeal the related legislation. Mitock and his wife Rose live at 2910 Stoney Ridge Road. they have two children.
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Nicholas T. Mitock
Lorain
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Mitock
Avon Civil Service Commission
Rose
Stoney Ridge Road
Thomas
JoAnne
Transportation cuts risk hit to Elyria students
Elyria schools face bus service cuts with high school riders most affected. Foster Elliott notes state law does not require transport for high school students and adds no current funds to expand routes. A prior expansion request was denied due to lack of funds, with Lake Avenue East Broad Street Abbe Road and Eastern Heights neighborhoods named as most impacted.
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Elyria
Foster Elliott
Elliott
Board of Education
Elyria District
Lake Avenue
East Broad Street
Abbe Road
Eastern Heights
Ridgeville Seeks $625000 School Bond
The North Ridgeville school board adopted a resolution to submit a $625,000 bond issue to voters in the November election. Homeowners would pay about 17 cents per $100 of tax valuation over the 22 year life. The bond funds will finance construction, equipment and landscaping at the senior high school.
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North Ridgeville
Filing deadline nears for nonpartisan offices
Those interested in running for non partisan political offices must file their petitions with the Lorain County Board of Elections by 4 pm tomorrow, according to Lila Black, director of elections.
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Lorain County Board of Elections
Lila Black
Columbia to seek 1 mill operating levy on ballot
Columbia Township trustees decided to place a 1 mill operating levy on the November ballot to support ongoing township services. They note no millage increase has occurred in 30 years and warn current funds may not sustain operations. The levy would be indefinite. present rate 54.81, about 0.048 dollars per year per 100 dollars of valuation. A Sept. 19 tax payment deadline is anticipated. sales tax and bank deposit funds are not in dispute.
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Don Neiding
Columbia
Columbia Township
Geneal Fund
North Ridgeville
Amherst
Rt 57 extension plans referred to committees
Elyria City Council referred Rt 57 extension plans to three committees to study feasibility and Mayor Reichlin’s Route A versus Route B. Route A would cut south from Filbert and West River to Infimary Road. Route B follows West River Street. Extensions include four lanes to downtown via a New Black River bridge and west to Murray Ridge Road with a further south leg to Oberlin Road. North Ridgeville school board to meet Thursday at 9 p.m. to approve the 1970 budget in the high school cafeteria.
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Elyra
Elyria City
Leonard P. Reichlin
Filbert
West River Streets
West River
Infirmary Road
West River Street
Lodi Street
Elyria
Black River
Murray Ridge Road
Oberlin Road
North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville High School
High Speed Theft Escape Ends in Field Crash in Oberlin
Oberlin police chased two car thieves after a vehicle stolen from Ward Baker’s driveway at 105 p.m. sped 110 mph along Pyle South Amherst Road. The car crashed 600 feet into a field on Bullernut Ridge Road. occupants fled on foot. car sustained extensive damage.
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Oberlin
Ward Baker
North Pleasant St
Pyle
Amherst Road
Garfield Road
Bullernut Ridge Road
Fire practice ends in blast that shatters Nichols windows
Volunteers in Nichols Iowa set fire to an unoccupied old building for practice. They doused it with gasoline and lit a match causing a powerful explosion that blew out most of the town's windows.
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Nichols
Towa
Iowa
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