World War II Veteran Receives Elyria Diploma at 85th Birthday
John Butler of Elyria, a World War II veteran, is awarded his Elyria High School diploma by Associate Superintendent Gordon Dupree during Butler’s 85th birthday celebration at the Church of Christ on Lake Avenue.
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Ohio man hugs world record with 7777 embraces in Las Vegas
Jeff Ondash, performing as Teddy McHuggin, completed 7777 hugs in 24 hours outside Paris Las Vegas to raise money for the American Heart Association. The Canfield, Ohio man previously held the one hour record of 1205 hugs and aims to set a marathon hugging mark.
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Debt burden threatens U S finances and future deficits
The United States faces a crushing debt dilemma as promises to Social Security, Medicare and other benefits, plus interest on a national debt over 12.3 trillion dollars, could absorb 80 percent of federal revenues by 2020. The analysis argues with no immediate tax or spending reforms deficits remain unsustainable.
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Oberlin hosts discussion on minority organization and change
About fifteen students professors and residents at Oberlin College attended a Black Thought session at the African Heritage House. Prexy Nesbitt urged stronger ties among people of color to counter systemic crisis and misrepresentation while the group weighed Internet impact and hoped for broader activism beyond online discourse.
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Presidents Day closures affect Elyria local services
Government offices at city county state and federal levels close for Presidents Day. Elyria trash collection delays by one day while Allied Waste keeps regular service. Post offices banks and credit unions close except ATMs and in store branches. Schools close. Lorain County Transit runs on normal routes.
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