County faces budget gaps after failed sales tax vote
Lorain County budget officials confirm a private panel’s forecast of a 3.5 million hole at year start after voters rejected a November sales tax increase. The nine member committee, told to study future funding and cuts, produced a partial report and many members want to return or be reappointed. They urge long term restructuring and a plan beyond knee jerk fixes. The panel spent over 4 000 manhours without delivering full recommendations.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Yingling
Discovery Gathy Cartoon Strip Shapes Generations Of Women
The cartoon strip about four basic guilt groups has spoken to a whole generation of women. The piece highlights evolving attitudes and remains a cultural touchstone in its era.
Elway Leads Broncos To 26 24 Playoff Win Over Texans
John Elway drives 98 yards late to seal a 26 24 NFL playoff victory for Denver over Houston. Weather forecast notes highs near 50 with clear to partly sunny skies and Monday temperatures in the mid 40s.
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Elway
Denver Broncos
Broncos
Houston
Comics for Kids Debuts Monday Feature
A new Comics for Kids feature arrives Monday offering daily reads for active youngsters with fresh material to enjoy each day.
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Comics
Insurance hurdles shadow pediatric emergency transfer
Peter Seymore suffered a severe brain seizure after influenza and was flown from Elyria Memorial to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland. The family contends the out of network transfer may not be fully covered as Blue Cross Blue Shield outlines emergency coverage but cautions case by case reviews. Officials note emergency reimbursement is maxed, while non emergency care may receive partial coverage.
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Peter Seymore
Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Cleveland
Peter
Sandy
Blue Cross
Blue Sword
North Central Laboratory
Blue Shield
Sandy Seymore
Seymores
Ed Seymore
Stephen Adams
Retirees Face Higher Premiums in Blue Cross Plans
USX Corp retirees in Pittsburgh may see premiums rise as Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Ohio differ on who sets costs. David Eaton of William Silverman & Co says the increase likely shifts costs from the company to retirees, potentially boosting monthly payments from 92 to 156 dollars.
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USX Corp
Blue Cross of
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
David Eaton
Eaton
William Silverman & Co
Cleveland
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of
Blue Shield
Ohio
USA
Pennsylvania
Haton
USX
Baton
Husband charged in death of ex Lorain resident
Lance Anderson, 31, was arrested by federal marshals and charged with murder in the death of his wife Sgt. Lisa Cheers Anderson, 28, formerly of Lorain. Her body was found Thursday along Interstate 395 in Fairfax County near Alexandria. A preliminary federal hearing is set for Wednesday.
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Alexandria
Virginia
Lance 5. Anderson
Lisa Cheers-Anderson
Lorain
Cheers
Anderson
Inter
Resna Cheers
FBI
Cheers-Anderson
Fort Belvoir
Lance Jr
Lisa
Mark Cheers
Loram High School
Ger
Army
Navy
Korea
Federal
Rockville
Judo Master Nakamura Dies at 61 in Elyria
Ryozo Nakamura 61 a renowned judo master and corrections officer died at his Elyria home after a 12 year cancer battle He served the Lorain County Sheriff’s Department earned the first eighth degree black belt from the U S Judo Association and taught self defense training to staff and inmates prior to retirement
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Nakamura
Elyria — Ryozo Nakamura
Lorain County
Elyria
U.S. Judo Association
United States
Kodokan Judo Institute
Tokyo
Broad Street
Bush backs away from confrontations in Asia trip
President Bush signals a less aggressive stance as he heads to South Korea and Japan for a pivotal Asia tour. Officials seek to distance the president from top U S auto executives slated to criticize Japan, stressing the delegation has a separate agenda.
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Douglas Jehl
Los Angeles Times
Singapore
Bush
South Korea
Japan
Dis
U.S
White House
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