Referendum on Lorain County sales tax blocked
Lorain County Board of Elections narrowly refused to place a 0.25 percent sales tax increase on the November ballot. Assistant County Prosecutor Gerald Innes said the measure lacked legal allowance, with votes split along party lines and one member absent. Opponents failed to gather required signatures after an anti tax rally in Elyria.
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Sheffield Twp
Lorain
Helen Hurst
Anthony Giardini
Smith
Innes
Jacobcik
Ohio
Elyria
Lorain County Board of Elections
Paul Adams
Gerald Innes
Tom Smith
Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
South Elyria library branch reopens in new location
The Elyria Public Library opens its south branch at Asbury United Methodist Church after moving from Hamilton School on 13th Street and Middle Avenue. The move supports accessibility for walkers and bikers, as patrons like 10-year-old Gavin Davis praise the library’s service and new neighborhood focus. Hamilton is being razed for a new district school, part of a 2016 bond plan to build five new schools.
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Bruce Bishop
Sophia Whitfield
Sarah Crouse
New Elyria
Elyria
Gavin Davis
New South
Elyria Public Library
Asbury United Methodist Church
Wooster Street
Gavin
Elyria Library System
Hamilton School
13Th Street
Middle Avenue
Elyria Schools
Hamilton
Lorain County Community Action Agency
Lyn Crouse
South Elyria
Crouse
Washington Avenue
West River North
Navy report recounts Fitzgerald collision and crew fate
The Navy Times summary describes the June 17 collision with the ACX Crystal that tore a hole in the destroyer Fitzgerald off Japan. Seven sailors, including Lorain County native Gary Rehm Jr., died as seawater flooded Berthing 2 in under 90 seconds, with acts of valor noted amid the chaotic evacuation. The 41 page report covers the hours after impact but omits cause and Crystal’s actions, noting ongoing investigations.
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Fitzgerald
Navy
Lorain County
Gary Rehm Jr
Adm
Bill Moran
Navy Times
Carrier Strike Group Five
Lorain County Fair section urged in Sunday Chronicle Telegram
A 24 page Lorain County Fair section appears in Sundays Chronicle Telegram with a schedule for Junior Fair King and Queen and chats with headliners Kenny Loggins and Dustin Lynch detailing events and attractions.
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Chronicle- Telegram
Kenny Loggins
Dustin Lynch
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Elections Board
Brad Dicken
Chronicle-Telegram
He Lake Niall
Rehm
Sailor
Geoff Ziezulewicz
U.S. Navy
Lorain County Fair
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