Vasi keeps seat in tight Lorain County recount
In Elyria the Lorain County Board of Elections verified incumbent Mary Jo Vasi’s win over Republican Eric Flynn by 117 votes after a recount. Another race saw Republican David Moore defeat incumbent Michael Ross by 234 votes, final tally 50 633 to 50 399. Flynn will not contest the result.
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York to close Elyria factory amid NAFTA push
York International plans to close its Industrial Parkway plant next summer, starting layoffs in February, moving production to Wichita Kansas and Monterrey Mexico. About 800 workers will lose jobs as consolidation aims to boost competitiveness, despite local incentives. Local union leaders allege workers were misled about Elyria’s fate. See YORK, A6
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Federal court rules Cleveland vouchers unconstitutional
A federal appeals court deems Cleveland's school voucher program unconstitutional for using public funds to send students to religious schools. The Elyna Board of Education announces a meeting to unveil plans for a new high school. Local and State.
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York Unitary Products Group consolidates operations
Tom Huntington of York's Unitary Products Group touts consolidation as boosting resource use and competitiveness. David Kinnison expresses relief, while Dan Lees warns laid off workers will struggle to find jobs. Allen Earl credits NAFTA, and Jerry Smith of Local 6885 responds with critical sentiment toward York.
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Court weighs Florida recounts in Bush Gore clash
Justices grilled campaign lawyers over recount rules and the power to resolve Bush v. Gore as the nation braces for a decision on Florida's 25 electoral votes. A ruling could alter the path to the White House with Electoral College meeting in December and Congress counting votes in January. The Florida Legislature moved toward backing a GOP slate of electors should the court rule against Bush.
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Slaying Trial Begins In Lorain Case
In Elyria, 15 year old Amanda Casteel testified that Virginia Velez received threatening pager messages before she was killed on November 23, 199. The defendant Henry Maldonado, 19, faces aggravated murder and related charges after prosecutors say he strangled Velez with shoelaces and hid the body behind his home, attempting to burn it with alcohol and leaves. Evidence included a love note, shoelaces, bloodied items, and clothing found in a Dairy Mart bag.
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