Campaign battles plan for registry opposition rises in Lorain
Local religious and political leaders announced a coordinated campaign against President elect Trump and his proposed Muslim registry and immigration ban. Imam Paul Hasan said the effort aims to be broader than Lorain and include national outreach. Oberlin groups gathered to honor Martin Luther King III and reflect on his life and principles.
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Chronicle
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Lorain
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Akron
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Elyria honors King as Obama era nears its end
In Elyria a King Jr Day ceremony at Elyria High School reflected mixed emotions as Barack Obama neared the end of his presidency and Donald Trump prepared to take office. The service began with Lift Every Voice and Sing and ended with attendees joining hands, honoring King's legacy and the era's political transition.
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Chronicle
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Midview High School
Martin Luther King Jr
Elyria High School
King
Barack Obama
Unity Focus in Lorain Brings Leaders Together
Lorain residents and organizers gathered at the Carnegie Center to discuss urban renewal. Innovators, pastors and community groups met to share ideas and inspire renewal efforts in a city grappling with abandoned buildings and shuttered businesses.
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Vermilion vigil grows over heroin deaths after cousin dies
Rickie Jaworski began a sidewalk vigil on Liberty Avenue after his cousin died from heroin. By Sunday about 25 locals joined with signs urging action. The effort, sparked by grief from Brian Baldwin's death, broadens as more stories emerge, including Emma Stavole whose brother Cory Hammack died last February.
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Chronicle
Crystal Budka
Brian Baldwin
Rickie Jaworski
Liberty Avenue
Vermilion
Jaworski
Josh Budka
Budka
Trinity Gospel Church
Emma Stavole
Vermilion High School
Cory Hammack
Stavole
Gates Repays 474 to Aid Lorain City Budget
Lorain councilman Brian Gates fulfilled a promise by delivering a 474 check to Auditor Karen Shawver. The donation matches a two week furlough from a 12332 salary, part of wider city efforts that saved 315000 through furloughs and 354000 with donations.
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City of
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1St Ward
Karen Shawver
Dennis Flores
2Nd Ward
Thomas Elwell
Mark Mihok
City Hall
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