Untold Blizzard Tales Highlight Community Effort
Reports show Sullivan Elementary sustained window damage during the storm while Black River High School escaped major harm. Bus driver Ernest VanFossen boarded up windows, aided by Supt. Stanley Searing. Helpers included road crews, utility workers, and local volunteers commending their service. The piece notes several community actions and upcoming local events across Spencer and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River High School
Sullivan Elementary School
Ernest VanFossen
Local youths join Navy and Marines from Avon Vermilion Elyria families
Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Avon and several teens from Avon Vermilion Elyria complete recruit training and basic courses. Barry J. Gerson of Avon High School class of 1976 joins ASROC course at Great Lakes after enlisting in 1973. Joseph P. Konik of Vermilion earns recruit training completion. Lafe B. Elliott of Vermilion promoted after recruit depot graduation. John L. Najda of Avon reports for duty at Cherry Point. Richard A. Scott of Avon Lake completes basic enlisted course at Groton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Avon
Barry J. Gerson
of Avon High School
He Elyria
Marine Corps
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Nathan Gerson
Michigan Ave
Elyria High School
Joseph P. Konik
Robert L. Konik
Liberty Ave
Ill
Vermilion High School
Eee Marine Pvt
Lafe B. Elliott
Lafe Elliott
Rt. 2
Sperry Road
Vermilion
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Richard A. Scott
Mary A Scott
Miller Rd
Avon Lake
Naval Submarine School
Groton
Conn
Two Fined on Driving Charges in Elyna Municipal Court
Lawrence D. Hill aged 28 other details fined 350 for driving while under the influence plus 50 for fleeing police and 25 for running a red light. Timothy J Banks fined 350 for reckless operation and disorderly conduct with 60 day license suspension and five day suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyna
Lawrence D. Hill
Blake St
James P. Horn
Hill
Timothy J Banks
Keywood Apt
Stephen R Nagy
Avon council mulls moving meetings to Mondays
Avon City Council discusses shifting meetings from Wednesdays to the second and fourth Mondays. Work sessions would precede at 7 p.m. with regular meetings at 8 or 8:30 p.m. This change aims to accommodate members away on business and avoid church conflicts while giving staff more prep time. The agenda also includes hiring another police patrolman and placing a five year street levy before voters after a prior levy failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Nelson Summit
Summit
Council
Safety Committee
Police
Lorain Man Sentenced for Firearm Possession on Probation
Kenneth D. Durbin, 24, of Lorain, received a 2 to 5 year sentence at Columbus Correctional and Medical Facility for possession of a firearm while under disability. While on probation for theft at Harry's Men's Wear, he was found with a shotgun violating probation. Also before Judge Mikus were Glen Jenkins and Michael Knapp, both referred to probation, and Alfred Lassen who received a suspended six months and one year good behavior for petty theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth D. Durbin
Massouri Ave
Lorain
Columbus
Common Pleas
Paul J Mikus
Durbin
Harry’s Men’s Wear
Mikus
Glen L. Jenkins
Reid Ave
May Co
Michael R. Knapp
McKenzie Rd
North Olmsted
Alfred M. Lassen
34Th St. Lorain
Adrian F Betleski
Pre emptive bidding choices in four hearts no vul
A bridge discussion on pre emptive bids against four hearts with four hands. It weighs passing doubling and bidding four spades, noting 60 percent would pass and 40 percent bid. It also considers a takeout double and the risk of partner taking the double. Six clubs is advised as best percentage bid in sticky cases.
College aid program set at Firelands High School
A Monday 7:30 p.m. meeting in the Firelands High School library will discuss college financial aid. Oberlin College financial aid director James White will explain new Ohio college application forms. High school students current college students and parents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Firelands High School
James White
Oberlin College
White
Ohio
Night crew keeps power on with top line care
John Amrich and his Ohio Edison crew respond to outages in bad weather, climbing poles and repairing lines. The service center handles hundreds of trouble calls monthly, with a maintenance truck valued over $55,000. The message highlights how customer payments fund reliable electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Amrich
W. E. Miller
Larry Brewster
Jim Doyle
Ohio Edison
John
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Feta Aaa
Neysa
Stroup
Farah
Jesus Our Savior Catholic Mission
George Walter
Robert Fitzgerald
Ted Graebner
Black River Board of Education
Treva Kirkpatrick
Spencer American Legion
Spencer Township
Spencer United Methodist Church
Spencer American Legion Auxiliary
Post
Black River Pirates
New London
Monroeville
Spencer Rd
Elyria
Ronald Belt
Tim Boylan
Lorain County Community College
Cuyahoga Community College
Chatham
Spencer
Spencer Town Hall
Bolan
Spencer Community Volunteer Fire Department
Lodi Community Hospital
Lodi
Chatham’s Fire Department
Medina
Dinah Brooks
Chatham Township
Ohio National Guard
Children’s Hospital
Akron
Dinah
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Cleveland
Doris Grabski
New London Eastern Rd
Homer
Lorain-Medina
National Guard
Ms Grabski
Oak
John L. Najda
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Pont
N.C
Fred A. Najda
Jennie Hol
Oberlin
Shipstad's
Coliseum
Nashville
Grand Ole
Oberlin Auto Club Travel Agency
E. College
Anphencas
Amana
Stewart's
Cleveland St
Avon Council
Leon Rubin
Alcoholics Anonymous
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