Birthday party caps 32nd MLK event at Elyria High
The 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration drew about 60 Elyria residents from Ely Square to Elyria High School in snow. Participants ranged from 4 feet to 80 years old, marching in the cold to We Shall Overcome and finishing with speeches, performances, awards, and birthday cupcakes honoring Dr. King on what would have been his 89th birthday.
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Oberlin Holds 27th Rededication to the Dream
Cold Oberlin weather did not deter a 27th annual Rededication to the Dream at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Councilwoman Sharon Pearson and Kathy Spencer opened the ceremony as residents gathered beside the King monument to honor his legacy and Oberlin College ties.
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Trump named in MLK Day remarks across nation
On Martin Luther King Day two of King's children and Ebenezer Church pastor denounced President Trump for alleged vulgar remarks about Africa and Haiti. Demonstrations outside his Florida resort echoed national tensions as activists and educators reflected on King's legacy and the 50th anniversary of his assassination. King III urged heart change, Bernice King stressed unity and Africa’s influence, while Raphael Warnock questioned Make America Great Again and highlighted Africa's positive role in American greatness.
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Avon Lake councilman rejects breed specific dog laws
Avon Lake councilman David Kos defends the citys dog ordinance as not BSL oriented. He contrasts Avon Lakes approach with Lakewoods pit bull ban, noting the Avon Lake law avoids breed specific language and holds owners responsible for all dogs actions.
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Lorain bars await liquor license decision after hearing
Lorain bars Bootlegger's Den and Luna Del Mar face possible license revocation after a Jan. 9 renewal hearing. City officials and police described Bootlegger's Den as a dangerous location while Luna Del Mar has had gun violence nearby, including a Jan. 6 shooting outside the East 28th Street venue.
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