Elyria leaders cautious on nonpartisan city elections petition
Elyria Democrats and Republicans push back on a referendum to remove party labels from ballots. Chair Mike Szekely and Jeff Baxter say local politics stay largely nonpartisan in practice, warn independents and small parties could lose visibility, and note candidates remain tied to parties despite labels.
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Upgrades Clash Over Black River Landing Costs in Lorain
Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley harshly questioned the Lorain Port Authority over rising Black River Landing upgrade costs and city oversight. The dispute centers on ARPA funding commitments totaling 1.99 million from the city and county and whether ground will break this fall.
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Concert series brings free family fun to Oberlin’s Tappan Square
Oberlin kicks off Tunes on Tappan a free Friday concert series at Clark Bandstand Tappan Square running 6 to 8 p m through July 26 with live bands from 80s and 70s hits plus 60s to 2000s tunes Family Fun Nights run alongside with bouncy houses games crafts face painting and food trucks venues encourage lawn chairs and picnics downtown Oberlin shops and restaurants are within reach for pre or post show visits Concerts are organized by the city in partnership with the recreation department and Cleveland Music Group with a six week plan and future expansion possible Contact info cityofoberlin com or (440) 775 7217 for details.
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Five boaters rescued by Coast Guard helicopter near Ashtabula
Five people clinging to a cooler in Lake Erie were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter about 10 miles off Ashtabula after their 22 foot boat swamped by a wave. All survivors wore life jackets and were taken to Northeast Ohio Regional Airport. A separate rescue near Perry Nuclear Plant saved two other life jackets wearers, and one person later died. A fourth missing person search was suspended.
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