NOW vet warns on Lawson censors
Former NOW president Karen DeCrow says Lawson Co should resist pressure to ban adult magazines in 700 Ohio stores, framing it as a censorship and First Amendment issue. The vote on Playboy and Penthouse sales runs through Tuesday as groups plan a Saturday news conference.
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Oberlin site loses tool and die firm to existing building
Oberlin’s Industrial Park 155 acre site failed to attract a tenant as a tool and die maker chose an existing building at another location for tax advantages. Distelhorst said the firm was a top candidate and would have employed over 20 people. The city’s improvement group will keep seeking tenants and launch a marketing push.
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Kings Island to unveil six loop roller coaster at Coney Mall
Kings Island in Ohio announces a new $4 million steel coaster designed by Arrow Dynamics. The ride features 3200 feet of track, a 148 foot lift, 138 foot drop, two vertical loops, a corkscrew, boomerang turn and a 360 degree helix at speeds over 50 mph. Capacity is 1600 riders per hour with three trains. Completion expected in about eight months.
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Elyria Catholic seniors head to college amid school spirit
Elyria Catholics high school graduates reflect on year, with 166 seniors packing plans to attend Bowing Green State University Notre Dame Florida and Kent State among destinations. Valedictorian Janelle Emery urged friends to seize opportunities as 90 percent pursue college and over 225000 in scholarships were awarded.
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North Ridgeville boy named honorary Indians batboy
Tom Lear a Wilcox Elementary fourth grade student won a Sherwin Williams drawing to be the honorary batboy for the Indians vs. Athletics game at the Stadium. He memorized the night's schedule and plans to meet the team, sit in the dugout, and perhaps receive tips from his favorite player Brett Butler. He has played catcher and shortstop in the Hot Stove youth league for four years.
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Postal Scandal Ends Board Member Voss Term
Routine quality control on a new optical scanner spiraled into a major USPS scandal. Ohio businessman Peter B Voss pleaded guilty to taking at least $20,000 in payoffs and embezzling travel funds, resigning from the postal service board after investigators exposed influence peddling to steer contracts to a Dallas firm.
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