Avon residents launch second rezoning petition
Avon residents push to rezone 85 acres along Detroit Road from commercial to residential amid a parallel campaign for Avon Commons. Robert Ryant leads an alternate petition while former Avon Schools superintendent Robert Barnhart heads a 22-signature drive backing rezoning. Both need 1,979 valid signatures by March 2 for a June 1 ballot. Mayor and council weigh legal issues and possible automatic ballot placement.
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Woman wins Chronicle-Telegram Super Bowl contest
North Ridgeville resident Sue Reid won the newspaper's contest for predicting the Denver Denver final score and tie breakers. Her single entry, 34-20 for Denver, plus correct yardage guesses for Elway and Chandler, earned $100 and Browns season opener tickets. Reid credited her son Brian for help and noted she would take him to the game.
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Denver
Atlanta
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Elyria
Dominic San Felippo
Oberlin
Broncos
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Amherst considers sex shop rules as moratorium nears end
Amherst leaders race to adopt a licensing ordinance for sexually oriented businesses before the March moratorium expires. Law director Alan Anderson told the Ordinance Committee no applications are on file and an extension depends on filings. The draft ordinance mirrors actions in Cleveland and Vermilion, focusing on zoning and a 500 foot buffer from schools or child care centers.
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Steve P.simer
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Elyria Council backs Brown drug price bill
U S Rep Sherrod Brown urged Elyria City Council to back House Bill 4627 to curb price gouging by insurers and providers. The council passed a resolution in support, citing Medicare gaps and high out of pocket costs for seniors averaging 700 to 800 dollars monthly in Social Security. Brown projects up to a 40 percent monthly reduction for seniors if enacted. He highlighted regional and district pricing disparities and a resident cutting pills in half to save money.
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Councilwoman’s Web site blocked by city officials
Councilwoman Gail Minnick faces removal of the public access Channel 32 listing for her Internet address after officials deem links to commercial sites inappropriate. Mayor Hill and Safety Director Zirzow argued the page includes casino betting ads and dating services. Residents can still contact Minnick by email or phone to obtain the site address.
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City Hall
Elyria Catholic to induct first Hall of Famers
Elyria Catholic High School will induct five graduates into its new Hall of Fame on Feb. 10 at Spring Valley Country Club. The members include Rev. Joseph Callahan class of 1975 a missionary in El Salvador Deanna Kelly class of 1968 who aids seriously ill children and Rita Ann Kissner class of 1963 mayor of Defiance Ohio among others chosen for community service stewardship and educational impact.
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Deanna Kelly
Rita Ann Kissner
Defiance
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Defiance County
Cedar Point Bares Record Treats in Guinness Book
Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio earns three world record distinctions in the 1999 Guinness Book of Records Hi Tech chapter. The park is listed as the most roller coasters and the greatest number of rides with the tallest free fall ride. At publication it had 12 coasters and 56 rides. now 13 coasters and 67 rides.
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