Open Enrollment in Elyria Spurs Debate Over School Closings
Editorial argues that 300 students left Elyria district this year amid closures of Elyria West High and Jefferson and Spring Valley Elementary schools. It notes 1.4 percent exodus vs overall enrollment and says future open enrollment numbers won’t settle whether the board acted wisely to close schools amid a $5 million shortfall and declining demographics.
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Ridgeville sewer debate editorial sparks local clash
The Chronicle criticizes Ridgeville council and residents along the Westerly Sewer Project route as tools of opposition. It questions taxpayer burden and the need for mandatory hookups, suggesting outside parties or developers fund the system and that tapping should be voluntary.
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Telegram Proposes Waiving Fees to Aid Residents
A letter to the editor urges the Telegram newspaper to reduce or donate the required protest fees to protesting residents. The writer argues the paper has earned generations of profits and cautions that ignoring residents could awaken widespread opposition.
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Polish Club Acknowledged for Support of Hazel Webber Home
A letter from Simon, director of the Hazel Webber Group Home, thanks the Elyria United Polish Club for its charitable contribution to the court operated facility serving female juvenile offenders. The donors provide essential services and demonstrate community care for youth in the program.
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Letters to the Editor guidelines from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites reader letters and notes they may be edited for brevity clarity and accuracy. Include signature full home address and telephone number mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 fax 329-7272 or email macronel reenet jorain oberin edu
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Abolishing Social Security Is Not Our Future
A columnist argues privatizing Social Security risks erasing a social safety net that includes retirement, disability, and anti poverty aims. It contrasts payroll tax hikes with private accounts, cites a 72 year transition, and warns against Wall Street driven reform backed by fiscal lore and think tanks.
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Marie Cocco Columns Highlight Newsday’s Policy Debates
Marie Cocco writes for Newsday delivering sharp commentary on policy issues and political dynamics. Her columns dissect legislative moves, press coverage, and public accountability with clear analysis and strong sourcing.
Clinton’s New Center aims at balanced budget in second term
Morton Kondracke notes Clinton seeks a political middle in a battle with Republicans over Medicare reform taxes and budget timing. Clinton pledges budget balance while facing Rubin and Raines on targets, with Medicare costs and CPI revisions shaping talks.
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