May 2 primary draws 105 candidates amid 19 ballot issues
Lorain County Board of Elections closed filings at 4 p.m. Thursday with 105 candidates declaring for the May 2 primary. Fifteen Democrats and twelve Republicans seek seven ward seats and four at large council posts in Elyria. Nineteen issues include school levies for Amherst Keystone Midview North Ridgeville Sheffield Lake and Wellington and income tax questions in Amherst Elyria and Wellington. No county wide measures appear on the ballot.
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Ballot races hinge on incumbents and new challengers
Across 19 issues on ballots incumbents seek reelection including John Baird Leo Bullocks Shirley Guinta Robert Rieth Gerald Thompson Ernest Brewer Robert Reichard Thomas Shores Gordon Meadows and E Kenneth Burkhard Democrats hold a 7 4 majority In North Ridgeville familiar names file for office Linda Mancuso challenges Mayor Floyd Peace in the Democratic primary Rose mary Berg and Jeffry Armbruster meet in the Republican primary Six incumbents on council seek reelection Council Clerk Richard Glauner runs as a Democrat Ward 2 opponent Allen Swindig faces Lou and Barbara Kordish Ward 4 remains Republican stronghold with Bill Gardner facing James Brennan May election Lorain Ward 8 council etc.
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Gordon Meadows
E. Kenneth Burkhard
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Floyd Peace
Lou Kordish
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Bill Gardner
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Avon woman accuses priest of keeping 86000 dollars
Helen Reinartz, in her 70s, says she gave 86000 dollars to Rev. Robert W. Cauley for safekeeping at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Avon over 17 years. Bishop A. James Quinn confirms discussions but cites possible legal liability. Cauley, 72, has been treated for mental illness and hospitalized since December. Reinartz, who recently suffered a stroke, notes she may seek help from authorities as she remains penniless.
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Elyria Tops Stressed-City List In Urban Stress Test
The Urban Stress Test by Zero Population Growth ranks 192 cities on 11 criteria. Elyria, amid Cleveland area shifts, posts the best stability among 44 local cities with 1980 to 1986 population change at 0.5 percent. Lorain County overall loses 1.6 percent, while Medina County rises 3.3 percent.
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Lorain 11 year old boy stabs father
An 11 year old Lorain youth is reported to have stabbed his father, prompting police investigation. Authorities describe the incident as a family violence case with the suspect in custody and ongoing inquiries into motive and safety.
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Scarce Satanic Verses books hit local shelves
Local and wire reports say The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie is sold out nationwide. Booksellers report fear of violence behind withdrawals, while Iran's Khomeini urged Rushdie's death. Several regions ban the book amid riots and protests. stores take orders while stock runs low.
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