Taft stresses reading and online use in State of the State
Ohio Governor Bob Taft highlighted reading skills and Internet use in his State of the State address. He promoted a 2001 funding overhaul, online vehicle registration in a year, and computer proficiency as a graduation requirement, with a governor’s e commerce council and a $200 million environmental bond on the agenda. A court ruling on school funding remains pending.
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Columbus
Bob Taft
Ohio
Taft
East Cleveland
Ohio Supreme Court
Governor’s Council On Electronic Commerce
Governor's Commission
Fire destroys home in Elyria Township leaving nine homeless
Dana Jones and her eight children escaped a basement fire at 6039 Elyria Ave as 7 year old Burgandy slept upstairs. Fire departments from Elyria Township, Sheffield Township and Lorain fought flames that trapped rescuers behind Plexiglas reinforcements while investigators probe the blaze’s cause. Burgandy and siblings were alerted by a neighbor, Marty Howard, who attempted entry but faced heavy smoke and heat. No injuries were reported.
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Dana Jones
Marty Howard
Justice Auto Sales
Howard
Burgandy
Elyria Ave
Elyria Township
Ray Tellier
Sheffield Township
Lorain
Tellier
Orlando Jones
Dana
Jondra
Town Hall Focuses on South Side Development in Elyria
Elyria residents packed the Neighborhood House on Oberlin-Elyria Road to urge more businesses on the south side. Mayor Bil Grace promised area community development corporations to identify needs and attract grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks, citing public pressure that spurred South Rec investments by banks.
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Oberlin- Elyria Road
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Taylor
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South
Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
Biff Grace
Winter Returns With Heavy Snow Plunging Wind Chill
Elyria area braces for subzero wind chills as several inches of snow expected by morning. National Weather Service meteorologist Will Kubina notes a West moving low pressure system delivering heavy snowfall. Indiana, Dayton, and Columbus already seeing high rates. Lorain County faces a brutal winter surge.
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Will Kubina
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Kubina
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Columbus
Rubina
Lorain County
Settlement approved in Ryan Scott wrongful death case
A probate judge approved a 150000 settlement for the wrongful death of 2 year old Ryan Scott killed in a foster home. Proceeds to be split at a Feb 8 hearing with parents Brett Scott and Sheri Yost seeking to share among siblings. The family will receive 79094 while attorney fees are noted.
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Ryan Scott
Frank Horvath
Brett Scott
Sheri Yost
Ryan
Yost
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