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Lorain County News Snippets Mix Politics Turkeys Fire Talks
A Lorain County fair story blends electoral drama and a vow to buy a turkey. Republican Eric Flynn faced a bid by Cartiste Township 4H’er Dessa Jacobs to the feathered shopper, while County Commissioner Betty Blair noted the outrage as David Moore bought the bird for about 350 dollars. separate notes cover Lorain County football lore, retired chain gang duties, and a Wellington rumor about West Nile. Officials clarified the illness was pneumonia, not the virus, and Oberlin Schools approved 5 percent raises for principals and other administrators to retain qualified staff.
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Carlisle Township
Eric Flynn
Betty Blair
Denna Jacobs
Cartiste Township
Flynn
Lorain County
Jacobs
Blair
Booth
Denna
David Moore
Moore
Wellington
Bob Walker
Ken Pearce
Oberlin Medical Center
Pearce
Carlisle
Oberlin Board
Oberlin Schools
Beverly Reep
Roslyn Valentine
Reep
Oberlin