Lakefront park plan revived in Lake Erie task force
Avon Lake hosts the Lake Erie Redevelopment Task Force briefing as state and local leaders outline a six month effort to draft a 20 year shoreline plan. The group will study a potential lakefront state park between Huron and Lorain and identify land for public access and joint ventures. Hearings begin in late September.
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Lorain
Miller Road Park
Paul Leonard
Ohio
Leonard
Richard Celeste
Wayne Warren
SEC
Great Lakes
Warren
Bob Wysenski
Ohio Epa
Grafton recalls invalid. circulation questioned
Grafton law director rules recall petitions against Ward 3 Councilman John Lescher invalid because circulators Harold and Kathy Butcher live in Ward 4. Only Ward 3 electors may participate. Butcher disputes ruling and vows to obtain Ward 3 signatures. The issue follows the appointment of Sharon Wildenheim to clerk treasurer and ties to former officials.
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Ward 3
John Lescher
Village Law
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Pribich
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Kathy Butcher
Plymouth Drive
Tom Smith
Marilyn Riddle
Sharon Wildenheim
Lescher
Wildenheim
Sam Laurie
Billy Michael
Butcher
Fribich
Lorain County group finalist for $500000 Ford MacArthur grant
The Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County is one of 13 finalists for ten $500,000 grants from Ford and MacArthur. If selected, it will fund public education enhancement and public confidence efforts, with a $1 million local matching requirement over five years. Final decision due in November.
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Elyria
Community Foundation of
Greater Lorain County
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John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Carol Simonetti
Community Foundation
Simonetti
Ford Nissan link under study amid 1989 Thunderbird debut
Ford officials remain tight lipped on any joint venture with Nissan Motor Corp. and possible expansion of the Avon Lake Ohio Truck Works as the 1989 Thunderbird and Cougar are unveiled. Ford says capacity is needed and no approvals have been issued.
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Boston
Nissan Motor Corp
Ohio
Ford
Tom Wagner
Avon Lake
Wagner
Nissan
Lorain
Bill Hendricks A Second Life
A profile of Bill Hendricks recounts a second life in Our Town with reflections on his career, personal changes, and community ties highlighted in C-5.
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Bill Hendricks
Violent world of Mike Tyson explored in sports feature
A sports feature surveys the notoriety and impact of heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, detailing career highs and controversial moments. The piece traces Tyson's rise, media fascination, and legacy within the boxing world and popular culture.
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Mike Tyson
Dukakis Attacks Reagan Noriega Ties In Cleveland Speech
Michael Dukakis accused the Reagan administration of criminal dealings with Panama’s General Manuel Noriega and pressed for explanations by President Reagan and Vice President Bush. He branded the anti drug effort lax and warned of threats to children and the nation’s economy from drug trafficking.
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Cleveland
Michael Dukakis
Panama
Manuel Antonio Noriega
George Bush
United States
Noreiga
Quayle Calls for Private Sector Involvement in Education
Dan Quayle urged business and industry to deepen roles in education, citing the Job Training Partnership Act which he helped craft in 1982. He told Midwest legislators in Cincinnati that the program trained 34 million people, including 41 percent on welfare, and linked private involvement to competitiveness.
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Cincinnati
Dan Quayle
Indiana
Midwest
Quayle
George Bush
Locke Named Permanent Director at Lorain Action Agency
William Locke, 49, of Lorain, has been appointed permanent executive director of the Lorain County Community Action Agency. He had served as acting head since Charles Hopkins died from a heart attack after drowning in Lake Erie. Locke, interviewed with six candidates, previously led Portage County Community Action Agency for over a decade and joined Lorain in 1986 as planning director.
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Glen Miller
C-T
Lorain
William Locke
Lorain County
Locke
Community Action Agency
Tye
Hopkins
Portage County Community Action Agency
The NFL's Man of Steel dies
Former NFL star known as the Man of Steel passes away, with reports indicating his passing on D-8. The notable defensive standout, celebrated for his strength and resilience, left a lasting impact on the league and fans.
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NFL
Man of Steel
Weekend Forecast Ahead For City
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a low around 55 to 60 degrees. There is a 20 percent rain chance. Friday remains partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s.
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