Richard Jacobs dies at 83, led Indians to World Series
Richard E. Jacobs and his brother David bought the Cleveland Indians in 1986 for 40 million dollars. Under his ownership the team twice reached the World Series and sold out 455 consecutive home games at Jacobs Field. Jacobs died peacefully at 83 after years in ill health. former owner David Jacobs had died in 1992. Further details were not released.
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Lorain County Transit Proposes Major Route Cuts
Lorain County Transit plans sweeping changes to routes and schedules due to looming budget cuts. Interim GM Richard Eaty proposes eliminating weekday Community Connector services and reducing hours and daily trips on many routes. If $880,000 is not cut from a $6 million budget, service may end June 1, with a looming November sales tax vote to raise $15 million to sustain operations.
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Knight booster club wins beer permit for Lorain games
Lorain’s North Coast Knights secure a liquor license in an 8 0 emergency vote. Booster club president Rey Carrion notes a $1 million liability policy. Knights General Manager Joshua Hayes says beer at home opener and games will appeal to fans. Absences include council members Holcomb Given and Snodgrass.
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Confidentiality clause in deal may violate law
Lorain Schools Superintendent Cheryl Atkin son’s contract includes a confidential sealed envelope for a completed performance review. Experts say such a clause conflicts with public records law. Ohio Public Records Act bars withholding evaluations for public officials, and the review is likely a public record.
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Elyria Board Delays Evaluation of Superintendent Rigda
Elyria school board has not reviewed Superintendent Rigda for 18 months after his 2006-07 appointment. Board members cite a heavy agenda including a $71 million high school bond, closing four elementary schools, and staff layoffs to avert a deficit. The contract requires annual evaluations, but the last formal review occurred 18 months ago.
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Wilson executed after Supreme Court denied stay request
Lucasville Daniel Wilson, 39, was executed for the 1991 murder of Carol Lutz after the Supreme Court refused to grant a final stay. The death row log notes attorneys visited him at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday to relay the ruling and that he appeared calm in the holding cell.
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