Lorain MLK Day program urges action for others amid Trump era
Imam Paul Hasan of Lorain Interfaith Association led a Martin Luther King Jr Day event urging unity and proactive service despite political divisions. He urged support for Medicare and food stamps, highlighted African American suffering, and pressed leaders to help residents in housing, crime, and welfare services. Inez James of the Lorain County Board of Elections echoed King's call to action.
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Imam Paul Hasan
Lorain
Carissa Woytach
Chronicle-Telegram
Christian Temple Disciples of Christ
Lorain Interfaith Association
Hasan
Trump
White House
Inez James
Lorain County Board of Elections
Paul Hasan
Big Chuck Schodowski dies at age 90 local TV legend
Medina County resident and longtime host of WJW Channel 8 shows The Hoolihan and Big Chuck Show and The Big Chuck and Lil John Show has died at 90. He began as an engineer after FCC licensing, joined WKYC then Channel 8 in 1960, befriended Ernie Anderson, and teamed with him on Ghoulardi era skits, later cohosting the popular late night program.
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John Benson
Chronicle-Telegram
Big Chuck” Schodowski
Medina County
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Hoolihan
Big Chuck
Lil’ John
Schodowski
FCC
Wkyc-Tv
Channel 3
Channel 8
Ernie Anderson
Anderson
Ghoulardi
Debonair
Jerry Kriegal
Parma Place
Tim Conway
Hollywood
Scho
Dowski
Bob Wells
West Coast
Houli
Johnny Carson
Elyria Councilman Lipian to miss six months
Elyria Councilman Andrew Lipian will miss six months of council time for training with the Ohio Air National Guard to serve as public affairs officer for the 179th Cyberspace Wing at Mansfield Lahm base. He will take two three month leaves, also affecting his duties as Grafton village administrator. Lipian cannot yet specify dates. the first leave begins within two weeks.
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Owen MacMillan
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Andrew Lipian
Ohio Air National Guard
Lipian
1St Ward
Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard
Mansfield
Grafton
Law
Amanda Deery
Council
Lorain County Schools Close Two Days Amid Cold Wave
Local districts in Lorain County announce closures through Wednesday as extreme cold and wind chills plunge to around 21 below zero. Wellington and numerous districts warn families to stay warm, with many schools canceling classes and activities today and tomorrow.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County
Andy Peltz
Wellington
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Elyria
Lorain
Amherst
Midview
Black River
Keystone
Clearview Schools
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake
Firelands
North Ridgeville
Oberlin
Constellation Schools
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