County budget clash over missing figures and cuts
Rokasy and commissioners spar over the 2002 budget as $47.8 million in expenses appears in documents yet cannot be confirmed. Discrepancies include reduced computer hardware and software spending, a late balanced budget, and Sheriff Stammitti warning of tight operations without hardware funds. Commissioner Moore criticizes unclear answers and delayed budget delivery.
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County workers face steep health premium hikes in 2000s
Local 2192 represents about 200 county employees with health plan increases of up to 200 percent. Family coverage jumps from roughly 32 to 123 dollars monthly, while departments such as Job and Family Services see the same rise. Union reps warn the increases erase upcoming spring raises and may push single mothers to seek aid, as commissioners approve equalized rates and partial coverage shares.
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Prayer debate exposes agency agenda and board seat disputes
The agency faces a heated discussion over prayer at meetings amid broader funding aims to reduce poverty. Gause defended his faith while Evenchik and Goldberg sought a legal stance on nondenominational prayer. The board also reconsiders Romero’s eligibility after bylaw questions and a Stumphauzer ODOD dispute.
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Chronicle Telegram publication details and address
The Chronicle Telegram is published daily except Christmas by the Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company in Elyria Ohio. It provides postal information including a postmaster address and a notice to send address changes to P O Box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036.
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Motivations Behind Political Giving Revealed in Ohio Survey
Republicans value issues and ideology, with fear of the other side and access as top motivators for donations. The study notes many donors give to both sides to secure access, while others fund for personal relationships or to influence government. Veteran donors like Robert Walker and Peter Buttenwieser weigh personal ties against principled aims.
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Toddlers Together at Herrick Library Begins Jan 13
Toddlers Together opens January 13 at Herrick Memorial Library in the Children's Room for 2yearolds and parents. Each 40minute session features stories and rhymes tied to the book Lunch with early arrival needed for name tags and playtime. Sessions run 10:30 am and 6:30 pm Mondays through February 24, with limited attendance and advance registration.
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Amherst Theater Boosters to Meet and Public Story Times
Amherst Theater Booster Club will meet at 6 30 p m Wednesday in the Marion Steele High School cafetorium. Story time at Amherst Public Library offers toddler and preschool sessions starting late January with multiple weekly times and a drawing due to high demand. Families may contact the library or Diana May for details.
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Republic abatement talks hinge on labor and large facilities
Republic officials defended a 10-year 60 percent abatement for a 3.9 million blast furnace and a 2.5 million basic oxygen shop, while noting prior work and ongoing inquiries. Council previously balked over union labor issues and then slimmed the proposal to 50 percent to speed review.
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Contact Dan Harkins for Chronicletelegram
Contact Dan Harkins at 329-7148 or dharkins chronicletelegram.com for information and inquiries regarding Chronicletelegram publications.
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Meteor shower could light up sky tonight
The Geminid meteor shower may brighten the skies tonight if clouds clear. David Lengyel of the Black River Astronomical Society notes the shower peaks near Gemini in the southern skies, with NASA's Bill Cooke citing peak activity for early Saturday. Weather calls expect mostly cloudy skies with possible snow or rain and lows in the lower 30s.
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Marion L. Steele High School
Amherst
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