Elyria School Board votes to close three schools
Elyria’s board approves consolidating Elyria West High and Spring Valley and Jefferson Elementary. Critics say small schools offer better outcomes, especially for disadvantaged students, while proponents cite declining enrollment and potential for later community debate.
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Nobel laureate Joseph Brodsky dies at 55 after literary career
Russian born poet Joseph Brodsky, who quit school at 15, endured an Arctic labor camp exile, and later won the Nobel Prize for Literature, died this week at 55 from an apparent heart attack. His work, multilingual and subversive of oppression, spoke for humanity and liberty.
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Remembering J Martin Beck Inspiring Elyria High Teachers
A reader recalls J Martin Beck at Elyria High in 1950s, praising his transformative impact as a cappella choir teacher. The letter links Beck’s guidance to personal growth, civic values, and the school’s role in youth development. The writer credits Beck with fostering self worth and lifelong appreciation for music and education.
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Richard Dreyfuss
Elyria High
J. Martin Beck
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J Martin Berk Dies Was EHS Faculty Members 1932 64
The late J Martin Berk served on the EHS faculty from 1932 to 1964. His long tenure marked a steady presence at the school.
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Ridgeville acts to avert flood during January thaw
During the January thaw residents of Muirwood Village faced potential flood risk on French Creek. On Jan. 17, property manager Nancy Kelly expressed concern about using water as officials moved to prevent flooding in the development.
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Nancy Kelly
North Ridgeville crews praised for fixing ice jam
Letter thanks Jerry Kmieger the service director and Stewart Lovece the city engineer for prompt response to an ice jam in the creek. Equipment cleared jams and restored flow. Gratitude extended to the Worth Ridgeville street department for snow removal during recent blizzards. Gregory is president of Muirwood Village Condo Owners Association.
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Elyria School Board Urged to Reconsider West High Closure
A public letter questions the Elyria school board’s plan to close Elyria West High, criticizing financing details of a Flyria High renovation proposal. The writer argues the $1 million estimated savings are offset by higher remodeling costs and calls for delaying the vote until full costs are disclosed for a clear public decision.
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Elyria School Board
Eilyria West High School
Schultz
Flyria High
Elyria West
Bennett
Ivancic
Olemacher
Les
Elyria
Excessive moisture blocks chimneys found in two homes
A reader describes moisture and chimney blockages in two houses. One two story home with a basement furnace had twigs and two bushels of dead birds blocking a 12 foot chimney causing attic moisture. A second single story home with a first floor furnace had a severely rusted chimney blocked by twigs and dead birds.
Elyria Streets Crew Praised for Snow Service
A letter thanks the City of Elyria Streets and Parks Department crews for their round the clock work during recent snowstorms. Citizens note safer roads and appreciation for the dedicated teams.
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Elyria
The flat tax debate and the cases for and against
Donald Kaud explains why some advocate a single rate tax and why others see it as unfair. The piece uses examples from a group pizza scenario and outlines Forbes plan at 17 percent with family exemptions, plus implications for social programs and middle class burden.
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