Inflation ends 1981 near four year low
Washington and Columbus reports show 1981 inflation at 8.9 percent the lowest since 1977. December CPI rose 0.4 percent, with 1980 at 12.4 and 1979 at 13.3 percent. Ohio Rep J Leonard Camera to retire after 14 years in the state House.
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State aid cuts spark outraged area school chiefs
Area schools face drastic 7 percent state aid cuts due to a nearly 1 billion dollar deficit. North Ridgeville Superintendent Jack Moore warns he will close districts when funds run out rather than borrow or raise levies. Lorain and Elyria districts echo inability to absorb losses and warn of serious budget impacts and potential receivership.
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State Office of Budget and Management
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Elyria City
Olmsted Falls Feels Pressure Over Hopkins Runway Plan
Olmsted Falls officials voice cautious concern as Cleveland Hopkins proposes a 1000 foot extension to a parallel runway and Burke Lakefront plans a new 6400 foot main runway. Beverly Smith of ANCLUC warns against noise increases while projecting flights may rise, though she questions funding and over-optimistic demand.
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Winter storm warning in effect for this afternoon and night
A winter storm warning covers this afternoon and tonight with potential heavy snow and slick roads. Officials urge caution for travelers and residents to monitor updates as conditions deteriorate.
Smoking in Bed Claims Lorain Man Life at 77
A 77 year old Lorain man died after a bed fire likely started by smoking in bed. Julius Winso, 2248 Ockdale Ave, was removed from the home by firefighters after his wife found him and tried to extinguish flames. The blaze caused 1500 dollars in damages. Mrs. Winso was treated for smoke inhalation.
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Tim Holmberg Swallows Screwdriver During Fixing Trick
Timothy Holmberg, a young boy, swallowed a two inch screwdriver while repairing a tape cassette. Surgeons at Elyria Memorial Hospital removed the tool after surgery. Nurses presented the tool to him as a keepsake trophy of the incident.
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SJC Elyria plant to close amid slow cash flow crisis
SJC Corp former Tappan Air Conditioning unit in Elyria will shut its assembly line and close at 2 PM. Bankruptcy filings by parent Smith-Jones Inc of Edina, Minnesota, followed by failed sales of ventures including Collect-A-Ray, led to the decision. The Elyria plant employed about 400 previously, now 250 remain as leadership contemplates postclosure plans.
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