Lorain County Civil War Monuments Reflect Union Loyalty
Elyria’s monument pro Union with inscription honoring heroes and martyrs. Lorain County has 13 Civil War monuments none Confederate, yet debates persist over the Confederate flag at the Lorain County Fair and a Confederate-linked verse in Eaton Township’s Butternut Ridge Road Cemetery.
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Trump reconsiders Great Lakes funding in GLRI plan
The Trump administration shifts from a proposed cut to supporting GLRI funding after EPA chief Scott Pruitt signaled a warmer stance. The piece stresses the lakes and Lake Erie facing algal blooms and invasive species, urging continued federal support to protect drinking water.
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Not a smoker nor a drinker yet living with substance use
Letter writers discuss housing project smoking and drinking, Cleveland Indians history, and politics. Jean M Skidmore notes conflicts in subsidized housing. George Hill urges restraint on Margaret Sullivan columns. Bruce Riley and Robert Greenberg comment on CNN and Trump coverage.
Trump and Charlottesville spar over race and media
The piece argues racism predates Trump and criticizes media bias while defending the president. It credits Trump’s condemnations and disputes claims that Charlottesville proves white supremacy is newly empowered, suggesting protesters act from fear of cultural erasure and highlighting Trump’s broader political climate.
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