Rail worker death fuels union push for two person crews
A CSX worker who found a friend killed by remote controlled locomotives in a railyard advocates two person crews to prevent such deaths. Unions say one person remote control is risky as railroads expand the practice beyond yards amid safety and cost concerns. Federal regulators review the practice.
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CSX
Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen and Engineers
National Transportation Safety Board
Fred Anderson
Anderson
Walbridge
Ohio
Norfolk Southern
Palestine
Oliver
Randy Fannon
Engineers’ Union
FRA Finds BNSF Safety Message Diluted by Frontline Doubts
Regulators say BNSF touts safety but frontline staff hesitate to report concerns without fear of punishment. FRA urges all major freight railroads to adopt a confidential safety hotline. The report echoes earlier industry concerns about remote control trains and crew fatigue after recent deadly incidents.
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BNSF
Federal Railroad Administration
Norfolk Southern
Palestine
Ohio
FRA
Third Trump Train Road Rally Planned by Lorain GOP
The Lorain County Republican Party hosts a third Trump Train Road Rally on Saturday open to Republican candidate supporters. Vehicles meet at the Aldi lot on 430 Oberlin Road Carlisle Township 10 a.m. decorate register then depart 11 a.m. and travel about 30 miles through Elyria Eaton Eaton Township Carlisle Township Columbia Township Grafton LaGrange ending at LaGrange Community Park pavilion No 2 where a donation lunch is served. The event honors Donald Trump running for a second term with Kamala Harris as vice president.
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Lorain County
Republican Party
Oberlin Road
Carlisle Township
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Elyria
Eaton
Eaton Township
Columbia
Grafton
LaGrange
W. Main St
Oberlin district leby to replace Langston Middle School ballot removal
The Oberlin City School District withdrew a proposed levy to fund a new Langston Middle School, removing the issue from the ballot. Officials cited avoiding taxpayer burden and timing, with the new building to offer updated facilities, air conditioning, a larger gym, and closer campus integration with the high and elementary schools.
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Hall
Langston
Oberlin
Donation gifts surprise teachers at local school district
A group of Morristown officers redirected funds since 2019 to support soccer, baseball, and veterans groups. On Wednesday five teachers learned they would receive donations for classroom needs. Recipients include Susanjar, Myers, Smith, McCall, and Pagan who plan to use funds for meals, life skills, feedback, and rewards. Lorain police support highlighted by officials. Contact details provided.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Lorain County Board of Elections
Paul Adams
Oberlin Schools
Adams
Morris
Susanjar
Myers
Smith
U.S
McCall
Washington and
Larkmoor
East Side
Exceptional Children
Linda Coad
Pagan
Lorain
Avon Lake Schools push community talks on infrastructure and resiliency
Avon Lake Schools leaders describe heat concerns driving planned infrastructure upgrades to add air conditioning while stressing the district’s focus on student growth and resilience. Magyar emphasizes embedding values in school culture through ongoing dialogue and strategic vision. Contact information for Richard Perrins provided.
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Magyar
Avon Lake
Memorial wreath kept at intersection honors quiet cousin
Hill-Ross places a wreath at the corner nightly in memory of her late cousin who was gentle and loved her family and community. She keeps roadside decorations seasonal, noting past thefts, and vigil events with family included a balloon release. Contact details for Carissa Woytach are listed.
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Hill-Ross
Hill
Board approves yearlong 911 IT project manager contract
The board approved a one year $105 000 consulting agreement with B4 Health Management LLC Texas to provide a 911 Center IT project manager responsible for the overall initiation planning design execution monitoring implementation and sustainability of the 911 systems through June 30 Contact Dave O'Brien at 440 329 7129 or dobrien chroniclet.com
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B4 Health Management LLC of
Texas
Dave O’brien
Dobrien
Chroniclet.com
Black Army pioneer rose from lab limits to brigadier general
A Black Army officer describes a career shaped by segregation in the 1940s to 1970s. He led a supply battalion in Vietnam and the Army exchange system, becoming the first African American brigadier general in the Quartermaster Corps in 1972 and later the first African American lieutenant general in 1977. He earned a 1964 business degree, held executive roles after retirement, and spoke of persistent but narrowing races opportunities. He and his wife Char lene McDaniel married in 1950. she died in 2006 and their daughter Sandra in 2009. survivors include Alicia Collier and Margy Steinmetz plus four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Germany
Exchange Post
Gregg
Business Administration
Benedict
Columbia
S.C
Alicia Collier
Richmond
Margy Steinmetz
Einhausen
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Associated Press
Warren Flatau
George Oliver
Oliger
Owen MacMillan
Omacmillan
Chroniclet
Com
Carissa Woytach
Cwoytach
Richard Perrins
United States
Washington Post
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