Spitzer plans over $150 million AmShip development in Lorain
Alan Spitzer president of Great Lakes Ltd says AmShip complex will include a hotel shops restaurant and recreation with investment likely higher than $150 million. Plans unveiled before 150 senior club members as a film presentation hinted at a major announcement. Cooperation with Dennis O’Toole on a marina with 380 slip capacity and a pier extending from Arizona Avenue. An Army Corps permit is pending with a Memorial Day construction goal and possible stock offering contemplated.
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Firelands S Amherst boards keep merger plan intact
Two school boards, Firelands and South Amherst, reaffirmed their July 1 merger and set aside a naming dispute while preparing for a possible May vote. A 700 signature referendum and student petition were presented as residents questioned transfer plans, offerings, and sports options after the merger.
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Merger concerns voiced at Lorain County vocational meeting
About 250 residents attended a session on merging Firelands and South Amherst districts. Jeannie Hostetler warned of an $80,000 year end deficit for South Amherst and potential Firelands tax and bus cost impacts. Mrs. William Lynk expressed cautious optimism after tours, while Margie Kragse described touring Firelands elementary schools.
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B-W students sell Dawg towels as Browns surge
Baldwin Wallace juniors Dang-gone Massad and Jeff Lindsay turned aHoliday idea into a booming side business selling Cleveland Browns Dawg towels. With seed money from Lindsay’s father and Massad’s mother, they’ve moved 500 towels into Massad’s dorm and sold nearly 4,000 this season. If the Browns reach the Super Bowl, they estimate potential earnings around ten thousand dollars.
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Clergy group OKs S Park honor compromise in Elyria
The Elyria Ministerial Alliance backs dedicating a park off 16th Street to Martin Luther King Jr. amid efforts to heal community rifts after last year’s naming proposal. EMA to present the recommendation to the city council while no boycott of King Day will proceed. Mayor Keys praised the effort as an excellent idea despite discord.
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C T statue fund nears $1000 mark
The Chronicle-Telegram’s Bob Feller Statue Fund approaches its $1,000 goal with $995 raised. The drive aims to raise $65,000 for a 10 foot statue of the former Indians pitcher outside Cleveland Stadium. Recent donors include Ronald Rybarcyk Elyria John L Hardy Elyria Genevieve Hardy Grafton Sandra Gruendler Elyria Mr and Mrs Dave Tengler Berea Richard Conry Elyria Joan Wenzel Columbia Station Coupon details on PAGE B-6.
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Ex Brown Logan Talks With Dan Coughlin
Ex Brown Logan meets Dan Coughlin in a candid talk about basketball and coaching strategies. The dialogue highlights career paths, team dynamics, and plans for the season.
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School censors mixed reviews draw reader reactions
On Page D-8, readers react to a panel reviewing school censorship policies. The item notes mixed assessments from educators and parents, outlining concerns about curriculum control and transparency while citing support for protecting students. Officials say ongoing workshops will address issues.
Weekend Weather Outlook With Mild Friday Rise
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions tonight with a low near 12. Friday remains partly cloudy with a high around 30 degrees. Winds are light, and no precipitation is expected.
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