Avon-Avon Schools eye substitution levy on ballot
Avon board considers a new type of school levy called substitution levy. It would raise funds beyond the usual cap as new homes and business growth occur. State law change allows districts to test this option, with the outcome depending on economic conditions.
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Avon
Kentleman
Board of Education
Zeman
Ohio
Midview Trustees Urge Vote Yes In November
The Midview school board plans a 6 30 p m meeting at the Midview school board offices to persuade voters to change their minds about November ballot measures amid a weak economy.
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Midview
Cindy Leise
Chronicle-Telegram
Gas prices cited in 2008 drop in nationwide traffic deaths
The National Safety Council notes a 9 percent fall in motor vehicle deaths through May 2008 versus the first five months of 2007, with 18 percent drop in March and 14 percent in April. Some states report 20 percent declines. eight report increases. Fewer drivers on the road due to high gas prices may explain the trend.
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Columbus
National Safety Council
Associated Press
Gus Williams
Albany
Ohio
Gas prices show Tuesday as cheapest day of week
The Cincinnati Enquirer with Oil Price Information Service tracked prices at 1010Cal service stations during May and June. Regular gas averaged about 3 cents cheaper on Tuesdays than Wednesdays as prices rose on Wednesdays and through the weekend before easing by Tuesday.
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Cincinnati
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Oil Price Information Service
Enquirer
Vermilion man twice arrested for shoplifting in four hours
Vermilion police report Stephen Harris, 42, was arrested Monday for attempting to steal steaks worth 88.85 at Giant Eagle. Hours later he was arrested again at Tobaccoville Liquor Store for a bottle of whiskey. He faces Vermilion Municipal Court on both charges Thursday.
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Stephen Harris
Vermilion
Harris
Giant Eagle
Tobaccoville
Vermilion Municipal Court
Man seeks DNA test to clear wife’s murder conviction
Elyria themed case reports Brad Dicken Weaver, now 73, serving time at Madison Correctional for his wife Helen Weaver’s 1991 death. The Ohio Innocence Project asks Judge James Burge to order post conviction DNA testing, citing prior failed attempts and disputed evidence handling.
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Elyria
Clarence Weaver
Ohio Innocence Project
Lorain County Common Pleas
James Burge
Weaver
Madison Correctional Institution
Burge
Lynett
Pep Nna San Ania
Helen Weaver
Elyria recalls 19 laid-off teachers in district restart
Elyria recalls 19 of 24 teachers and counselors laid off in April as part of a financial restructuring. One more offered a position but declined. four remain without jobs, with recalls likely for two elementary teachers if others resign. Support staff reductions may persist.
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Elyria
Gary Taylor
Taylor
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