Dream still resonates in Elyria MLK Day program
Elyria minister Mark Taylor of Second Baptist Church recounts learning the I Have a Dream speech at 16 while tutored in high school He was chosen to portray Dr Martin Luther King Jr in 1985 and again at Elyria High School in 1986 The King Day event drew more than 400 attendees and featured a commemorative march from Ely Square to Elyria High School highlighting progress and persistent challenges with racism
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Speeches and marches honor King legacy in Atlanta
In Atlanta at Ebenezer Baptist Church civil rights leaders and King's family reflected on poverty, violence, health care and voting rights 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr. A daughter Bernice King urged commitment to continued work as music and choirs punctuated the observances across the city.
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Avon Firefighters reject pad on time off and sick leave cap
Avon Firefighters Local 4310 rejected a state fact finder report in a November hearing amid bargaining with Avon city officials. The union seeks more time off for shift personnel and removal of the sick leave cap, while the city aims to contain costs and preserve staffing. The report proposes a five off per year tour with 52 hours per week, but the union favors a 48 hour week with shorter cycles.
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Wellington brothers facing charges in wild car chase incident
Thomas Denes Jr. and Todd Denes, both 34 and 31, were charged with felonious assault and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after they allegedly pursued and attacked Larry Sugaski, 44, and stole his vehicle following a dispute in Wellington near State Route 58 and Findley State Park.
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