AmShip closes Lorain shipyard amid plummeting Great Lakes demand
AmShip Board voted to permanently close the American Ship Building Co yard in Lorain effective immediately, ending months of uncertainty. Once employing about 1000, the facility has dwindled to a six-person skeleton crew as new lake vessel construction and repairs collapsed, with 12 month revenues at 84.2 million and a 9.6 million loss. Company attorney Giardini called it an economic decision, noting no predestined plan to close during ongoing union negotiations. Local unions and workers reacted with disappointment and frustration after years of cutbacks and stalled contracts.
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State hikes aid to Lorain County
Lorain County gains are approved as the Ohio Senate passes a revised local government fund distribution. The measure preserves boosts for Lorain and several other counties while expanding aid to 50 counties. Cuyahoga disputes linger over allocations, with Cleveland receiving about $2.4 million of the $53.8 million next year.
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Television as a Cage for the World’s End
An essay reflecting on television's grip on modern life and the nuclear era. The author argues that harsh reporting and public protest, not TV alone, ended the Vietnam War, and warns catastrophe rests on world leaders and public passivity. A Titanic metaphor frames calls for policy reversal and citizen action against nuclear risk.
AP names Rattay AA coach of year
The Associated Press selects Rattay as the American Association coach of the year for his leadership and success this season. The honor recognizes his team’s consistent performances, strategic acumen, and impact on players’ development across the conference.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Mixed Snow Flurries to Clear
Outside mostly cloudy tonight with widely scattered flurries then clearing after midnight. Friday will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow late in the day. Highs reach 34 to 39 degrees. Snow chances are 30 percent tonight and Friday. Details on Page A-3.
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