Elyria editorials oppose landmark loss at Ely Square
The piece argues Lorne Elbert seeks to convert Ely Square’s prominent National Register building into a parking lot, possibly replacing it with a one story office. It urges stronger design review for downtown Commons, cites Premier Bank’s downtown workforce, City Hall plans, and a new court building as reasons for preserving the landmark and filling space with suitable tenants.
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Elbert
Elyria
Second Street
Middle Avenue
Ely Square
Premier Bank
Third Street
Downtown Commons
Michael Keys
the Commons
Checks can be better than a check card at banks
A reader shares frustration with a bank issued check card that should work wherever the Visa logo is present. Despite a $1,000 ceiling and claims of acceptance, personal checks have been used twice as often as the card over the past year. The writer asks if others have noticed similar issues.
Big Brothers Big Sisters call for volunteers in Lorain County
Lorain County program invites volunteers after participation in Nickelodeon events. The agency seeks mentors to support local youths, offering guidance and stable role models through ongoing matches and activities with children in need.
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Big Brothers Sisters
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Lorain County
Big Brothers Big Sisters drive raises funds and food
Whitma announces a Big Help Day held November 23 to benefit the Erie Shores Humane Society with a pet food drive at Finast Elyria and Rini Rego Amherst. Volunteers collected 128 in cash and 288 pounds of cat and dog food and supplies. Twelve boys await Big Brother matches.
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Erie Shores Humane Society
Finast
Elyria
Route 57
Cleveland Street
Rini Rego
Amherst
Kresge
The
Humane Society
Letters to the Editor Guidelines from The Chronicle
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes edits for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Box 4010 Elyria 44036 or fax 3297272 or email macrone treenet borain oberlin edu
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Macrone
Treenet
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Oberlin
Northeast Ohio faces I 90 widening decision in Lorain and Cuyahoga
Bradley Flammis of EcoCity Cleveland argues before the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency board that a 46 million I 90 widening risks sprawl and environmental harm. He urges flexible funding toward downtown revitalization, multimodal transit, and rail improvements to boost regional quality of life.
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Cuyahoga
Ohio
Cleveland
Lorain County
Northeast Ohio
Indonesians and Money in U S Campaigns Sparks Wide Debate
Robert Reno notes that nearly $1 billion was raised in the latest U S election with Indonesia contributing about $1 million. The column questions what foreign money sought, while urging a broad Senate inquiry led by Sen Fred Thompson and Sen John Glenn into campaign finance practices on both parties.
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Indonesia
Newt Gingrich
Newt
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Clinton
Senate
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Julio Gallowine
Archer Daniels Midland
Bob Dole
Dole
Gallos
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White House
Fred Thompson
R-Tenn
John Glenn
Ohio
Thompson
al D'Amato
R-N-Y
Arkansas
Long Island
Glenn
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