Oberlin Black Student Union submits broad reform demands
The Oberlin College Black Student Union ABUSUA delivers a hand delivered petition to President Krislov and Dean Estes plus the board of trustees demanding policy changes to address racial tensions. Signed by 700 plus students alumni and supporters, the missive calls for action while the college emphasizes a 18 month diversity and inclusion strategic plan with completion aimed for March.
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Oberlin students demand safety and change on campus
Jasmine Adams of the Black Student Union says eight co authors demand action because students of color fear walking on campus in the early afternoon at Oberlin College.
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Oberlin students demand broad reforms and Black empowerment
A student statement from Oberlin calls for immediate actions to expand Black and students of color representation across the college and conservatory, divestment from prisons and Israel, Black safe spaces, removal of institutional complacency, curricular change, and ending gentrification. The document was presented to Oberlin administrators with online coverage at chroniclet.com.
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Contested Races Limited in Lorain County March Primary
Lorain County filings show few state and local contests in the March primary. The main battle is for the open state representative seat long held by Terry Boose with Republicans Kathy Frombaugh Tim Opsitnick Dick Stein and Lee Waldrup vying to advance to face Democrat Tom Dunlap.
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Timothy Opsitnick
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Lee Waldrup
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Nathan Manning
North Ridgeville
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Kevin Watkinson
Dan Ramos
D-Lorain
Jessie Tower
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Elyria County Commissioners Approve Temporary 2016 Budget
Elyria Lorain County commissioners on Wednesday approved a temporary budget for the first quarter of 2016. They delay cuts and largely freeze in place funding for county departments and elected officials. Revenue is projected at about 51 million with 6.6 million carryover, totaling roughly 57.6 million to spend. The 2015 general fund was about 58.3 million with carryforward.
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Saving Visitors Bureau urged to stay intact
Elyria supporters urge Lorain County commissioners to keep Visit Lorain County unchanged as they rely on the 3 percent bed tax funding used to promote travel and tourism. The bureau, also known as Visit Lorain County, has drawn about $500,000 from the bed tax this year.
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Lorain County Seeks Boost From Cleveland RNC
Visitors Bureau officials say the Republican National Convention in Cleveland offers the best chance yet to spotlight Lorain County to national and international visitors, businesses, and media.
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