Irony of Censorship in St Marys County Over Song of Solomon
The St Marys County Maryland school board voted to remove Toni Morrison The Song of Solomon from advanced placement. They cited a two page out of context excerpt as repulsive and trash and faced criticism for censuring without reading the work. The piece notes the irony as students remain eager to learn while board members may face re election.
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Board of Commissioners
St. Mary’s County
Maryland
Morrison
Lorain
Barbara Thompson
Washington Post
Twain
Roth
Miller
Banks reject rail group loan plea to double pledge
Ohio Rail Commission may boost its loan to Lake Shore Railway after banks refuse a second loan. Lake Shore seeks about 3.8 million dollars to restore the Wellington to Lorain line for tourist trips and freight to USS Kobe Steel in Lorain. County co-signing is under review as officials assess collateral and repayment terms while appraisers evaluate assets and potential visitor traffic.
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Elyria
Lake Shore Railway
Ohio Rail Commission
Lake Shore
Dennis Lamont
Wellington
Lorain
USS/Kobe Steel Co
Lamont
Tom O'Leary
Hospital gas leak turns out to be false alarm
A senior at Community Health Partners triggered an alarm Thursday signaling possible deadly gas from a sterilizing machine. Firefighters confirmed a false alarm after sensitive monitors arrived. officials said a water leak activated the alarm. The machine is in a contained service area off Kolbe Road and patients remained safe.
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Lorain
Community Health Partners
Kolbe Road
Karen Yacobucci
Lorain Fire Department
Witness accounts conflict in Elyria police probe
An undercover drug agent contradicted earlier allegations by saying he did not witness an Elyria police detective grab a woman at a bar last month. Investigators found the agent could not substantiate the incident, while two friends asserted otherwise.
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Elyria
Scott Sargent
Warehouse Ltd
Sargent
Robert Hood
Michael Medders
Lorain
Dennis Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Brown to Seek Reelection as Jeric Enters 13th District Race
U S Rep Sherrod Brown D Lorain announced plans to run for a fourth term in the 13th Congressional District. Republican contender Rick Jeric of Aurora filed petitions for the May primary, saying he aims to bring change. Jeric, a Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School administrator and former John Carroll student, vows to focus on education standards, a frozen federal workforce, Social Security reform, and abortion policy. Brown highlighted trade deficit relief HMOs reform and health care access, plus funding for a veterans cemetery in Medina County and food safety laws. Brown noted the May primary filing deadline of February 19.
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Elyria
U.S
Sherrod Brown
D-Lorain
Rick Jeric
Aurora
Board of Elections
Brown
Washington
House
Richard Gephardt
D-Mo
Jeric
Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School
Chardon
John Carroll University
Chronicle Telegram
County Free Clinic
Congress
Guilford Township
Medina County
Cabs pass inspection may return to Elyria roads
Elyria’s only taxi firm, stalled for three weeks, could be back on the road today after two cabs passed city inspections though the firm lacked the required 300 000 liability coverage. Owner Winebrenner expects three more cabs inspected and insured within a month as officials consider rule changes to attract more operators and improve service.
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Elyria
Michael Medders
W.A TS. Taxi
Clint Winebrenner
Winebrenner
Michael Keys
Safety Committee
Taxi Services Committee
Keys
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