Elyria teachers seek federal mediation after impasse
After a 342 hour bargaining session the Elyria Education Association declared impasse over salaries benefits and working conditions. They seek Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service help with less than two months remaining on the contract.
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Twisters rip Midwest as deadly storms lash several states
The Midwest faced a swarm of tornadoes and heavy rain with at least 10 heat deaths in the East. In South Dakota a twister near Rowena and Valley Springs killed two. Nebraska saw multiple tornadoes near Grand Island destroying buildings and derailing railroad cars. Flood warnings stretched along the Big Sioux River as 24 tornadoes were reported across Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and South Dakota.
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Ford Road ex landfill listed as dangerous site
Elyria reports the Ford Road industrial landfill, closed in 1974 and now parkland, is named among 100 dangerous dumps by a national coalition. The group criticizes EPA rating methods. Ohio officials dispute several site tallies while noting EPA wells monitor seepage at the Ford Road site.
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Ford Road
National Campaign Against Toxic Hazards
Washington, D.C
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District
Black River
Brotherton Disposal Inc
Browning-Ferris Industries
Carl Crapo
Parks Board
Lorain
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National Environmental Coalition
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Oberlin Inn pay gaps spark staff discontent
Oberlin Inn workers allege pay and benefit disparities with Oberlin College staff. They note college employees receive full medical benefits and generous sick leave, while Inn staff pay half the Blue Cross cost. Management cites differing workload, holiday hours, and tipping practices as reasons.
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Oberlin College
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Oberlin College Organization of Professional Employees
OCOPE
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Chris Ayers
Dayton Livingston
College
Livingston
Weather Outlook Manages Clouds and Storm Chance
Outside partly cloudy tonight with a low in the mid-60s and light southwesterly winds. Wednesday brings increasing cloudiness and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. More humid with a high near 0 and a 10 percent tonight and 30 percent Wednesday rain chances. Details on Page A-3.
Westlake seniors streak through high school in nude prank
Four class of 84 graduates ran naked through Westlake High School halls while a fifth waited outside. Assistant Principal George Christ chased them toward Settlers Reserve and police later arrested all five at a house. They posted $1,000 bond each and face indecent exposure and trespassing charges.
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George Christ
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