Lorain dockworkers face job loss over Republic plan
About 70 Toledo Lorain and Fairport Co workers fear unemployment as Republic Steel plans a $20 million ore dock in Lorain. They say existing facilities will be sold, jobs cut, and replacements may be limited despite promises of other opportunities from Chessie System and Republic operations. Local ILA members press council for job protections amid negotiations and uncertain local hiring.
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Weather shifts to snow with warming trend across Ohio
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for northern Ohio as a low pressure system moves from Missouri toward Indiana. Snow is expected to blanket most of Ohio, with heavy accumulation in northern counties. Temperatures may rise into the upper 20s despite snow, with rain or snow possible Thursday and continued unsettled conditions into Saturday.
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Severe quake rattles northern Tran near tri-border zone
A strong earthquake struck northern Tran with no immediate damage or casualties reported. US and global seismic stations tracked a tremor centered about 60 miles south of Mashhad near the Iran Afghanistan Soviet border meeting point, with scientists warning potential serious consequences.
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Elyria High Absenteeism Among Ohio Districts Soars
A Citizens' Council report shows Elyria City Schools posted a 16.4 percent high school absenteeism rate for 1977 78, second only to Cleveland Cincinnati and Dayton among major districts. The survey covers districts with 7000 30 000 students and notes statewide 10 percent average absent rate.
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Auditors begin routine check in Elyria offices
State field examiners arrived at city hall to review petty cash and financial records. Elyria’s interim auditor Beverly Renner said four inspectors checked the mayor's office and departments, with a fuller audit possible of 1978 books. A separate Ohio State football note reports six Hayes era assistants to be released by coach Earle Bruce.
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