Failing touts Elyria downtown replacement by Midway Mall
Norm Failing Elyria's director of community development told Elyria Chamber of Commerce Open Line Forum the central downtown area will be replaced permanently by a regional shopping district led by the Midway Mall. City planning official Robert Werner outlined a redevelopment plan focusing on pedestrian access and off street parking with a phased approach over more than a decade. The plan aims to convert Broad Street to pedestrian space and link Lorain Boulevard with Route 301 to improve access while preserving core commercial areas.
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Elyria
Midway
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Norm Failing
Robert Werner
City Planning Associates
Mishawaka
Ind
Werner
Penn-Central
East Avenue
Third Street
West Avenue
South Amherst School Sewage System Deemed Inadequate
The state health board warned South Amherst that its sewage system is not adequate for the student population. A later inspection noted a break and concerns over cafeteria waste disposal. The district, with fewer than 1,000 students, may test trash hauling and reduce kitchen disposal to ease the issue.
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South Amherst
State Health Board
Board OF Education
Reginald Cameron
Amherst
Brotherton Disposal
Elyria Reports December Income Tax Jump
Elyria posted a December income tax total of 252 416 dollars, well above the 1960 December take. Tax Administrator Ted S Valassis briefed the city council noting a large late filing by a major firm and a forthcoming report may reflect the General Motors strike impact.
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Elyria
Ted S. Valassis
Valassis
Cleveland Collection Agency
General Motors
Kennedy seeks Elyria City Council seat in Democratic bid
William T. Kennedy 43 of 126 Columbus Ave. reportedly circulates petitions for a Democratic Elyria City Council seat. Kennedy, president of the Elyria Academy of Cosmetology, would not comment. He lives in the first ward currently held by incumbent Richard P. Seward who filed for re election. Earlier reports said John V. Bara might not run and Kennedy could seek his at large seat. Bara offered no comment beyond still thinking about re election.
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William T. Kennedy
Columbus Ave
Elyria
Kennedy
Elyria Academy of Cosmetology
Richard P. Seward
John V. Bara
Bara
No EHS baccalaureate service sparks protest over plan
Elyria High School will drop its annual baccalaureate service this year prompting a protest from Elyria Evangelical Fellowship. The ministers cite community support for the school and youth, while officials say declining senior interest and timing led to cancellation. The church may meet with the school to discuss reinstatement if the board agrees.
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Elyria
Evangelical Fellowship
Harley Duncan
Board of Education
Miller
County poverty offices move to South Lorain County
County officials say a three-year plan to relocate poverty offices to South Lorain is near completion as County Engineer Harvey M. Holcomb notes progress, weather permitting, in a Thursday update reported by Anita Schrodt.
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South Lorain
Harvey
M. Holcomb
Murray Ridge
Lorain Democrats file for city council seats
Two Democratic candidates John W. Degan and Robert C. Salkowitz filed with the Lorain County Board of Elections for city council positions. Degan, 41, a former harbormaster, seeks at large. Salkowitz, 29, a Prudential district agent, seeks the first ward seat. The piece notes Degan's past campaigns and licenses while outlining local poverty office moves involving the Lorain County Economic Opportunity Committee to the YMCA building on 28th Street in Lorain amid a county lease.
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Lorain
Lorain County
John W. Degan
Maine Ave
Robert C. Salkowitz
Lincoln St
First Ward
Salkowitz
Prudential Insurance Co
Jeanette
U.S. Steel
YMCA
28Th Street
South Lorain
Oberlin Council eyes ward plan to boost minority representation
Oberlin Council approved a charter review report proposing five ward councilmen and two at large, replacing seven at large. If the May ballot fails, ward elections would wait until the next November. Lorain County would set ward boundaries for ten precincts. election of a council president remains with the council.
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Oberlin
Oberlin’s
Council
Arthur Hess
Hess
G. Nevers
Lorain County Board of Elections
Severs
Charter Review Commission
North Ridgeville teacher not fired gets transfer to high school
Jawid Shemseddin a middle school special education teacher was suspended without pay on Oct 29 for questioned teaching practices. After a Dec 16 public hearing the school board voted to transfer him to North Ridgeville High School rather than terminate. Minutes and motions sparked debate, with some board members arguing the original termination recommendation should stand. The board directed the district to place Shemseddin in a role likely as study-hall supervisor or substitute teacher.
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North Ridgeville
Jawid Shemseddin
North Ridgeville High School
Shemseddin
Don Swartz
Swartz
William B. Craig
Edward M. Stewart
Rita
Shultzaberger
Pepin
Donald Lawther
Newscaster Seeks Lorain City Council Seat
Donnie H. Barden of WUAB-TV announces his candidacy as a Democrat for Lorain's third ward council seat. He previously lost the 1969 primary by four votes to incumbent Andrew Shukait. Barden is president of Diversified Communications Services Inc. and is married with one son.
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Lorain
Donnie H. Barden
Wuab-Tv
Barden
21St St
Andrew Shukait
Diversified Communications Services, Inc
Seward Files Nominating Petitions for Re election
Elyria councilman Richard P. Seward 36 files petitions for another term. He sits on water sewer and Peale committees and serves on Lorain County Regional Planning Commission panels. Also active in civic groups and recognized as Ford Citizen of the Year 1969. Resides Elyria with Betty and three children. Washington reports U.S. uranium reserves near 400000 tons adequate for power through 1984.
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Degan
Lorain County
Tost
Great Lakes
Richard P. Seward
First Ward
Seward
Elyria
Ford Motor Co
Lorain
Ford
St. Jude Church
St. Jude Parents Club
Holy Name Society
Parish Federal Credit Union
Elyria Jaycees
Lorain County Democratic Dental Committee
Elyria Democratic Men's Club
Elyria Knights of Columbus
Elyria Catholic High School
John Carroll University
Preston Ave
Betty
James Richard
Mary Kay
Joan Marie
Washington
United States
Nixon barber shop founder dies at 70 in Elyria
Russ Davies Nixon 70 of 702 N Abbe Road died January 11 after a four day illness. He owned and operated a Elyria barbershop for 26 years before retirement seven years ago and sold to Bob Smith with Nixon and Smith continuing at 358 Second St. He was active in the Lorain County Saddle Club and Agricultural Society and a member of First Congregational Church and Elyria Area Chamber of Commerce. Turn to page 14 col 6.
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Clay C. Nixon
N. Abbe Road
Nixon
Elyria
Bob Smith
Second St
Nixon & Smith
Lorain
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Lorain Boulevard
Broad Street
By Olwyn Riddell
Jeffrey Lintener
Arthur Pardee Jr
Pardee
Hreniye
John Keaney
Kenney
East River Road
Fuller Street
By Anita Schrodt
John Degan
Robert Salkowitz
American Independent Party
Lorain County Economic Opportunity Committee
EOC
Murray Ridge Road
J. Pat Craig
Tower Boulevard
EQC
Oberlin Council
Ray Campbell
Chronicle-Telegram
Beverly Reising
Dale Pepin
Edwin Charles
Jeanne Shultzaberger
James Yost
Russ Davies
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