Study finds loan rejections higher for blacks in upscale homes
The Beacon Journal analyzed 1996 97 HMDA mortgage data across Summit Stark Medina Portage and Wayne counties showing blacks were rejected 4.8 times more often than whites for loans over 200 000. Federal Reserve official notes HMDA lacks key factors like credit history and debt.
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AKRON
The
Beacon Journal
Summit
Stark
Medina
Portage
Wayne Counties
Burkle
HMDA
Baby goat Joins Nativity Scene Crowds at Mount Healthy
In Mount Healthy Ohio AP reports a Nativity display at Paul R. Young funeral home drew larger crowds thanks to a baby goat named Joey rescued from its dying mother. Owner Paul Young performed life saving care, then adopted Joey with help from family and a surrogate goat, making Joey a farm pet. Separately, fair housing studies in Ohio show persistent racial disparities in loan approvals and standards.
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Mount Healthy
Jesus Christ
Joey
Paul R. Young
Cincinnati
Paul Young
Young
Joseph
Medina man charged after quarrel ends in car assault
Police say Richard Esber struck Joan Peters with his car during a heated dispute in Cleveland area. Peters, 36, of Medina, suffered a broken leg and remained hospitalized in stable condition. Esber was arrested on felonious assault and traffic charges and jailed. arraignment planned in Berea Municipal Court.
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Cleveland
Medina
Joan Peters
Southwest General Health Center
Middlebury Heights
Peters
Richard Esber
Esber
Esther
Strongsville
Berea
Walter Ehrenfelt
Man charged in cop calls
Edmund Lisowski, 40, is charged with disrupting public service after making about 100 sexual graphic calls to female Highway Patrol dispatchers from the 1 800 GR ABD US line starting November 27. He was arrested at his Medina home and jailed awaiting arraignment in Medina Municipal Court.
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Medina
Edmund Lisowski
C.C. Robinson
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Baby's body found buried in South Euclid yard
In South Euclid a newborn girl body was recovered from a home back yard. Police say the baby appears to have recently been born and the death is under investigation. A University Hospitals of Cleveland official indicated they were treating a girl who recently gave birth, with the attorney guiding police to the body.
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South Euclid
Cleveland
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Police Briefs Report Two Ohio Drunk Driving Incidents
A 74 year old Sullivan man was flown to Metro Health Medical Center after a Route 58 crash near the Ashland County line. Narciso Erazo remained in stable condition Sunday. alcohol may have contributed. In Elyria, 28 year old Antoine Latham was charged with DUI and related offenses after wrecking a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo on Route 2 near the Turnpike ramp. blood alcohol 0.17.
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Huntington
Sullivan
Metro Health Medical Center
Cleveland
Kelvin Collins
Nee Highway Patrol
Narciso Erazo
Ashland County
Collins
MetroHealth
Elyria
A.J. Torres
State Highway Patrol
Antoine Latham
Torres
Latham
Elyria High to stage Viennese Ball and lessons
Elyria High School music department hosts a Viennese Ball at DeLuca's Place in the Park on January 29 at 7 30 p.m. Tickets cost 22 50 for adults and 20 for seniors and students. Dress is formal or period. Dancing lessons run 5 each 7 to 8 30 p.m. on Dec 28 Jan 6 Jan 12 Dec 30 Jan 8 Jan 13 at listed venues. For details call 440 284 8338.
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Elyria
Elyria High School
DeLuca’s
Middle Ridge Road
Dixon's Party Center
Broad St
Prospect School
Prospect St
Crestwood School
Griswold Road
Elyria Township
Northwood Junior High
Gulf Road
Windsor Elementary
Windsor Drive
Christmas Eve Wind Ensemble at New London church
The United Methodist Church in New London invites the public to a 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve performance by the Wind Ensemble at 58 E. Main St. Second Baptist Church ends the monthly eve meal at Windy Acres Apartments, thanking volunteers.
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New London
United Methodist Church
E. Main St
Second Baptist Church
Windy Acres
Lee C. Kent
Grange Hall
East Main Street
New London Broome-Wood
Post No. 292
The
American Legion
N. Main St
Man's holiday spirit leads to first book
Reed Oestreich 61 published his first book Christmas When and Why about the secular and spiritual sides of Christmas. The retired teacher and wife Ruth host annual tours with 22 Christmas trees and treats. The 182 page book in second printing covers Santa Claus origins, carols, candy canes, trees, and trivia including reindeer speed and a 1659 Massachusetts law. Oestreich stresses balancing sacred and secular aspects and begins celebrations in October.
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Graytown
Reed Oestreich
Oestreich
Ruth
Santa Claus
Santa
Partially buried body found in Stark County
A partially buried body was found behind a house in Sugar Creek Township in southwest Stark County. The sheriff identified the victim as Lea Marie Lewis, 31, of Wintersville, found about 1 a.m. Sunday. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday and no trauma details were disclosed.
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Stark
Canton
Sugar Creek
Stark County
Sheriff's Department
W. Bruce Umpleby
Lea Marie Lewis
Wintersville
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Lisowski
Medina County
Medina Municipal Court
the Plain Dealer
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Fitchville
Grange
Crescent Road
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