Toy roadshow in Elyria proves a laid back bargain hunt
About 40 collectors hauled in wind up toys dolls and train sets at the International Toy Collectors Association roadshow in Elyria. Betty and Gene Heck sold a 1945 Ginny doll for 180 after paying 3.50. Buyers from Loy collectors group assess age and value and offer one price with no haggling. mint items fetch top prices while older damaged pieces may still surprise. The event runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday at theLorain Holiday Inn.
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International Toy Collectors Association
Elyria
Betty
Gene Heck
Amherst
Elyria Holiday Inn
Vorne Company
Betty Heck
Loy Collectors Group
Jeff Parsons
Tom Futler
Heeks
Belly
Sandy Hurst
Wellington
Toy Road Show tips and toy valuation guide
guidance on what to bring to the ITCA Fog Roadshow including items pre 1870 not cleaned to avoid damage, original packaging adding value, items linked to famous personalities, 1950s 60s robot figures, and classic train sets from Lionel American Flyer Ives Marklin Lehmann Buddy L Bing. notes credit Steve Fogarty.
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Roy Rogers
Shirley Temple
the Beatles
Superman
Mickey Mouse
Barbie
Metalic
G.I. Doe
Lional
American Flyer
Ivas
Marklin
Lehmann
Buddy L
Bing
Amherst Blaze Kills Family Dog After Early Morning Fire
Julia Evans awoke to a wall of smoke in her Rustic Hill Lane home. She told deputies she had placed logs in the fireplace before bed and searched for her children and family dog Lelephore 911, but both children were away. Both stories say the blaze severely damaged the two story home and claimed the family dog.
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Amherst
Julia Evans
Rustic Hill Lane
Evans
Lorain County
Lelephore
Lanan
Amherst Schools and staff sign new contract
Amherst officials and district service staff approved a contract hailed as a sign of healthy relations with classified employees. Negotiations sought third year concessions, aligning with a teacher union agreement, including a 3 percent raise and higher health care premiums. School leaders say the amicable settlement supports funding and education for students.
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Amherst
Ohio Association of Public School Employees
Teachers Union
OAPSA
Bob Boynton
CAPSE
Hon Yacobozzi
Elyria seeks public input on Nyma Plan 2015 areas
The Nyma Plan 2015 steering committee has identified seven focus areas including health and recreation economic growth employment neighborhood development utilities services and safety and community learning. An introductory session is set for Thursday at City Hall Council Chambers with Mayor Bill Grace and local leaders inviting broad resident business and community participation. The executive committee features Kate Reagan Mainstreet Elyria Chris Baker South Elyria Neighborhood Development Corp and Fred Wright Lorain County Urban League alongside Mayor Grace and Schools Superintendent Paul Rigda.
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City Hall
Bill Grace
Grace
Paul Rigda
Kate Reagan
Mainstreet Elyria
Chris Baker
South
Lake Ave and Lorain area blitz of juvenile arrests and thefts
A busy blotter details numerous incidents across Elyria Lorain and surrounding townships from January including juveniles charged with assault harassment and obstruction. thefts from vehicles and homes. burglaries and a DUI. Names ages and locations include Educational Alternatives Lorain High School Admiral King High School and various streets and blocks.
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Sahaay
Lake Ave
Educational Alternatives
Elyria
West River N
Elyria Public Library
Elyria Municipal Court
Middle Ave
Lorain
King High Schoo
Lorain Boy
King High School
Lorain Bay
Delaware Ave
12Th St
Grove Ave
Evergreen Village
Seneca Ava
Douglas Court
34Th St
Washington School
18Th St
Broadway Ava
Broadway Avenue
W. 28Th Street
Curtis Scott
30Th St
New Hampshire Ave
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Charles T Glass
McKinley Ave
McKinley Ave., Dui
Euclid Ave
Plymouth Acclaim
E. 28Th Street
Pearl Avenue
Israel T. Heddick
21St St
37Th Street
Cheyenne M. Yarber
Amherst Ave
Gerald L. Stanley
Cromwell Drive
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Hurst
Tom Fuller
ITCA
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Bruce Bishop
Katherine Ward
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Steve Fogarty
Amherst Two
Amherst Schools
Union
Elyria Police
Sheriff's Department
Van
Midview Middle School
Grafton
Amherst Township
Oberlin-Elyria Road
Carlisle Township
Oberline Elyria Road
Carlisle
Middle Ridge Road
Law
Bsa
16Th St
Leatrice L. Porter
Cleveland
Midvale
Edgehill
Doug M. Nemitz
Aly
CenturyTel
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