Strickland Unveils Broad Ohio School Overhaul Plan
Gov Ted Strickland proposed a sweeping education revamp in the State of the State. The plan calls for eight year phasing, 20 extra school days, universal all day kindergarten, easier firing of underperforming teachers, district closures, and a new funding formula increasing state share while tying revenue growth to property values.
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Elyria Snowbirds Gather for 30th Elyria Day in Fort Myers
Snowbird crowd from Elyria and area met in Fort Myers for the 30th Elyria Day lunch and news from home. Hostess Lois Ohlemacher said turnout was impressive but below previous years while detailing Elyria's current events including a new high school and several local developments.
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Avon baseball field under construction amid record Jan snow
Avon workers continue building the $11.3 million baseball field inside a temporary enclosure as snow piles high. Chuck Polinko notes 22 of a normal 50 crew still laboring, with Opening Day on June 2 in sight. The area may set a January snow record, with temperatures well below normal and strong winds.
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Statewide jobless rate hits 7.8 percent highest since 1993
Ohio's unemployment in December stood at 7.8 percent, up from 7.3 in November. Lorain County averaged 7.4 percent for 2008 with peak 8.3 percent in July and September, Elyria at 7.9 percent, and Morgan County at 12.7 percent the state's highest. The national rate was 7.2 percent.
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House Democrats approve $819 billion stimulus bill
The Democratic majority in the House passed an $819 billion stimulus plan aimed at reviving the economy with new spending and tax cuts. President Barack Obama led the push as the measure cleared the chamber on a Wednesday night vote.
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