Drought Hits Lorain County Crops From Orchards to Veggies
In Lorain County Ohio farmers report drought stress with smaller fruit and lower yields. John Nagy on Lake Avenue describes trees wilting and leathery leaves after prolonged dry spells. Neighbors Rui and her husband Spiegelberg, long time orchardists, say this is the worst drought in memory on their 135 acre farm.
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John Nagy
Lake Avenue
Elyria Township
Jorida
Nagy
Spiegelbergs
Lorain County
Rui Spiegelberg
Orchard drought fears loom for C-1 grower near Elyria
In Tiffin and across Middle Ridge Road area near Elyria rain talks intensify as orchard owners consider piping water to irrigate fruit trees and preserve crops. Ken Nagy and Spiegelberg debate drought impact amid heat while Avon reports sweet corn concerns.
Drought Threatens Grobe’s Fruit Farm And Local Crops
The piece describes a drought affecting farmers near Elyria Ohio, hitting corn hay and fruit crops. At Grobe’s 125 acre Fruit Farm on State Route 113 west of Elyria, Allen Grobe notes concern about insufficient rainfall. He warns rain must come but not too heavy to wash seeds or compact soil. If rain stalls until month end trees may draw moisture harming crops.
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Detroit Road
Grobe
Elyria
Allen Grobe
Elyria High Class of 1988 Graduation Draws International Family
Christine Richtsteiger, an exchange student from West Germany, graduates with the Elyria Class of 1988 as her parents and brother fly in from southern West Germany for the ceremony. Principal praise and memories honor late former coach Jin Vincent as teachers shaped the graduates' lives.
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Elyria
Christine Richtsteiger
West Germany
Cleveland
Elyria High School
Ely Stadium
Christine
Berndt
Renate Richisteiger
Dirk
Midwest
Hubert
Dorothy
Jody
Jin Vincent
Bage
Vincent
Ithe School
St Joseph Hospital Faces Medicare Losses Back to 1985
Lorain St Joseph Hospital and Health Center posted Medicare losses in 1985 as area rivals like Elyria Memorial, Lorain Community, and Allen Memorial posted profits. The hospital plans layoffs and program cuts amid reimbursement declines under DRG pricing.
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Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of
Ohio
St. Joseph
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Lorain Community Hospital
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Paul Balcom
LCCC Considers Layoffs for Part-Time Staff
Elyria LCCC weighs belt tightening as 20 part time employees face possible layoffs effective July 1 if the board approves. Officials cite declining enrollment and reduced state subsidies while pledging no full time cuts and indicating staffing changes across multiple areas.
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Roy Church
Church
Lorain County Fair Pods Top Country Acts at Wellington
The Lorain County Fair board continues its tradition by booking major country acts. This year features The Gatlin Brothers and The Statler Brothers at Wellington grounds. The fair runs August 22 through 28. Page C4 contains the full story.
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Lorain County Fair
Accent C67 Dr. Gatt Business C2 Mditerial Comics
Brief item notes entertainment features and a crossword in the section. Mentions Dear Abby advice column and television ads. No clear events or persons beyond generic placeholders.
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Accent
Dr. Gatt
Abby
Detroit to beat Look out Yanks Here comes Tribe
Detroit sports page notes anticipation of a Tribe lineup and upcoming games with rivals as the season moves forward. The reference hints at a strong rotation and potential wins over Yankees or similar teams, sharpening regional sports dialogue.
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Detroit
Lorain
Tribe
Weather Summary: Cold Night and Warmer Friday
Outside Tonight is partly cloudy and near freezing with a low around 40. Friday will be variable cloudiness with a high near 61 to 65. Details on Page A 3.
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Harold Johnson
C-T
Lake Erie
Middle Ridge Road
Willin
Ken
Otigene Krebs
Jim Grobe
William Halverson
Dawn Rage
Rage
Age
Dalene
Tyrone Wilson
St. Joe’s
St. Joe's
Lorain Community
Elyria Tommorrow
Ledicare
Craigs Tebune
Pere
Ayant
LCCC
Elyria — Lorain County Community College
Chronicle-Telegram
Leslie 4. Laranth
Loranth
Larry Gatlin
Statler Brothers
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