Bush press calls protests irrelevant on disarming Iraq
President Bush defended strong action against Saddam Hussein saying war is a last resort, urging U.N. backing while U.S. and Britain weigh a new Security Council resolution. He warned against doing nothing and affirmed defense of the American people amid global antiwar protests. Kofi Annan urged Iraq to cooperate with inspectors or face war, noting the Security Council must decide the next steps.
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Warm break ends as Ohio thaw skims into Friday
Elyria weather ends two month deep freeze with 40 today and 48 Friday then 22 by Sunday. Officials warn brief warmth with rain and snow mix could cause minor flooding in low lying areas while river levels remain below flood stage.
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Wellington debates park offer amid village land ownership concerns
Wellington officials weigh a proposal from Lorain County Metro Parks to lease 355 acres south of Jones Road for a 99 year term for a nominal fee. The plan would fund about 1 million in improvements over 10 years including trails roads and a year round community center, while council seeks to retain land control.
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Senate Delays Budget Vote in Ohio Taft Push
Gov. Bob Taft pressed Senate Republicans to postpone a planned vote on a tax including budget balance. The stalemate centers on a $720 million deficit within Ohio's $44 billion two year budget with talks of tax changes and spending cuts.
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Elyria License Plate Fees Rise to Maximum $20
Four Elyria council members failed to block a second $5 license plate increase, bringing the city’s fee to a potential $20. The increases fund road projects, with the latest bump raising anticipated annual revenue to about $1.2 million, though delays push the new maximum to January 2004. Councilman Larry Tanner urged delaying the final step pending state decisions.
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Green Acres shelter plan shelved by county leaders
Homeless advocates tell commissioners converting the Green Acres home into a shelter is not feasible. Neighborhood House Association and the Lorain County task force cite renovation costs and a likely state budget cut threatening Haven Center. Transport costs to Oberlin add further strain.
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