Baird launches campaign as agent of change in 62nd District
Elyria Republicans John A. Baird and John R. Bender, both city councilmen, battle for the Ohio House seat being vacated by John Bara. Baird promotes business, economic development, and reform under Gov. Voinovich while criticizing Bender as aligned with the past. Bender defends nonpartisan approach and focuses on job outcomes for dislocated workers.
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Elyria
John A “Jack” Baird
Ohio
John R. Bender
Baird
Holiday Inn
Bender
John Bara
D-Elyria
Vern Riffe
D-New Bos
Florida shuts down bungee jumping after Michigan deaths
Florida orders immediate cessation of all bungee jumps following a fatal platform collapse in Michigan and related injuries. Commissioner Crawford cites the accidents as proof of danger while spokesman McLawhorn notes about 18 operators exist in the state.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Michigan
Bob Crawford
Dinner First Community Interfaith Institute Awards 25 Local Figures
Gerald Evans and Hartman organized a community awards event to honor 25 individuals and groups for service. Coca Cola funded the awards as a booster for activism and parent child engagement, with 800 nominations reviewed by a 10 member panel. Elizabeth Coleman, Ruth Evans’s aunt, was a noted activist who died 13 years ago. Lawrence Evans brought about 15 interfaith members from Rochester, New York, to participate. Sue Snyder hosted at Lorain County Bank.
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First Community Interfaith Institute of Ohio
Gerald Evans
Coca-Cola Co
Evans
Hartman
Elizabeth L. Coleman
Ruth
Coleman
Lawrance
Rochester
N.Y
Sue Snyder
Lorain County Bank
Parolee in 1979 rape case eyed for TV segment
Breslin described an 8 to 10 minute A and E program on the 1979 rape and attempted murder case of a former North Olmsted woman. Reece, now at Madison Correctional Institution, seeks parole to Tennessee after August 19. The victim credits renewed interest for bringing her story back.
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Reece
Ohio Parole Board
Madison Correctional Institution
London
Ohio
County race fund totals for recorder and other offices
In Elyria Betty Naftzger leads the recorder race with 6503 raised and 6016 spent after defeating Roseane Johnson of North Ridgeville. Other unopposed primary filings include Gregory White with 30 raised, 1783 spent, Kosma Glavas with no activity, Kenneth Carney 8732 raised 11235 spent, and Daniel Talarek 6745 raised 1711 spent.
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Betty Naftzger
Elyria
Roseane Johnson
North Ridgeville
Johnson
Mary Ann Jamison
Gregory A. White
White
Democratic Common Pleas
Kosma Glavas
Board of Elections
Democratic
Kenneth Carney
Small tornado possible on rural road in Eaton Twp
Wind gusts near Butternut Ridge Road Friday night caused downed trees and power outages in Eaton Township. Residents described twisting trees and rattling windows as a possible tornado, though National Weather Service could not confirm a touchdown. A resident and observer provided firsthand accounts of the damage and immediate response.
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Eaton
Butternut Ridge Road
Ray Diedench
North Ridgeville
Diederich
Anna Palezer
Midway Mall
Palezer
National Weather Service
Cleveland Hopkins
Pecora Gets Three Year Sentence Despite Grey Area
White defendant Pecora faces a three year sentence under a gun specification law praised as a tough-on-crime measure. Judge Glavas calls the case a grey area and notes potential qualms, while Judge Harris must proceed with the sentence amid public demand for harsher penalties.
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Bara
Pecora
Glavas
Harris
Cows Trained to Herd by Pocket Pagers in Japan
In Shimane prefecture, cows learned to respond to pocket pagers during a week of training, moving to feeding stations when pagers emit signals. The government funded project aims to study sound-based, energy-saving herding amid labor shortages as beef production emphasizes efficiency.
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Shimane
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