Draconian cuts looming for Elyria Schools budget
Elyria Schools will skip a May levy after a defeat and pursue $3 million in budget cuts to avoid a deficit in 2015. Superintendent Paul Rigda and Treasurer Fred Stephens will unveil the drastic plan February 13, with cuts described as sweeping the district.
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MLK Day Events in Elyria Lorain County Schedule
Elyria's MLK Day festival kicks off at 11 a.m. with the 34th annual King Festival at the Elyria Public Library. Evening events include Celebrate the King at Mount Zion Baptist Church and the Lorain NAACP King Celebration at Second Baptist Church. Oberlin College features Voices of a Movement at Finney Chapel, and Elyria High School hosts a 11 a.m. King speech performance The Birth of a New Nation at the Performing Arts Center.
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Dunhams Sports Moves to Midway Mall in Elyria
Dunham's Sporting Goods will relocate from West River Road North to the former Steve and Barry's at Midway Mall. The store expands by 20,000 square feet to about 45,000 square feet and is slated to open around April 1. Mark Bressler Atlantic Mall General Manager notes the move secures the retail epicenter for Elyria.
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Oberlin seeks annexation of JVS to city limits
Oberlin wants the Lorain County Joint Vocational School within city borders to access the sewer system. A 1971 contract ties the JVS to Oberlin's line and requires annexation, but state law limits annexations to land already adjacent. JVS officials ask to pause action while city officials debate tax implications and benefits.
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Algerian Forces Rescue Hostages at Sahara Gas Plant
Algerian helicopters and special forces raided a Sahara gas plant on Thursday to wipe out Islamist militants and free hostages from at least 10 countries including the United States.
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Lorain Woman Changes Story in Stranger Attack Claim
Lorain police say an 18 year old woman who alleged she was held against her will by a stranger and harmed on Long Avenue on Jan 9 did not tell the full truth. Investigators now believe she knew her attacker, 36 year old Joseph Worthy, who was arrested on related charges. The incident is believed connected to a drug deal at a vacant home.
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