Pension rules anger ex RTI workers over lost pensions
Ex RTI employees gathered in Lorain to protest PBGC managed pensions after government took control of RTI plans. John Laws and Ron Baker, both long-time workers, saw monthly checks drop sharply as federal rules limit coverage. Meeting attendees described the situation as unfair while PBGC officials explained formulas behind the reduced benefits.
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Lorain
Ron Baker
Baker
Emmaver
Republic Technologies International
Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation
Bruce Bostick
PBGC
RTI
PRBGC
John Laws
Laws
Avon Lake Reliant plant pits toxins up in 2002 report
Avon Lake power plant released nearly 2.8 million pounds of toxic pollutants in 2002, a 22 percent rise that ranks it as the 10th most polluting in the state. The plant’s emissions drew criticism from environmental groups while Reliant defended standards and cited a $10 million upgrade to capture 99 percent of toxins.
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Avon Lake
Lake Road
Reliant
Pat Hammond
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
David Celebrezze
Miller Road Beach
Celebrity donkey races raise funds at Lorain County Fair
About 60 racers competed in five heats at the Lorain County Fair to raise money for the Junior Fair Board. Riders included county commissioner candidates and fire department members. Winners included Gary Thome riding a donkey while on his stomach, and Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Curtis. The event aimed to entertain fairgoers and benefit 4H youth.
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Wellington
Lorain County Fair
Junior Fair Board
Fair Board
Lori Kokoski
Rita Canfield
Eric Flynn
Camden Township
Florence Township
Bill Curtis
Gary Thome
Thome Farms
South Amherst
Thore
Weather note: humid with sun and afternoon storms
Humid conditions and partly sunny skies with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. High near 88 degrees. For full AccuWeather forecast, see Page A10.
County Courthouse Renovation Plans Questioned
For about 25 million dollars the county courthouse could be restored to its original grandeur. Yet officials doubt the project will proceed and residents wonder what will become of the grand sandstone building.
Funeral set for Elyria Army sergeant Daniel Shepherd
Elyria residents will pay final respects to Army Sergeant Daniel M. Shepherd, 23, killed August 15 in Iraq when his Bradley Fighting Vehicle was hit by an insurgent bomb. Visitation runs 4 to 8 p.m. today with a 11 a.m. Saturday service at Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home on Chestnut Ridge Road. Seating for up to 250 people. procession route publicized by city officials.
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Elyria
Army Set
Daniel M. Shepherd
Tom Laubenthal
Bauer-Laubenthal
Chestnut Ridge Road
Shepherd
Bradley Fighting
Laubesthal
Assistant Safety Service
Funeral procession for Sgt. Daniel M. Shepherd scheduled
Residents are invited to stand along roadways to honor Sgt. Daniel M. Shepherd killed in Iraq on Aug. 15. The service leaves Bayer-Laubenthal Funeral Home around 2:45 p.m. traveling northwest along Chestnut Ridge and East River Road to Broad Street, then downtown, then Midis Avenue lined with flags, ending at Brookdale Cemetery in Carlisle Township.
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Daniel M. Shepherd
Iraq
Bayer-Laubenthal Funeral Home
Chestnut Ridge
East River Road
Eastern Heights
Broad Street
Midis Avenue
Brookdale Cemetery
Carlisle Township
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