Outcry Over Teacher Cuts At Lorain School Board Meeting
About 500 people packed the Frank Jacinto Elementary Gym as parents protested a district plan to cut 246 teachers. Treasurer Ryan Ghizzoni warned of a 4.76 million deficit by June 30 and noted large cuts in charter-school purchases, including 12.5 million in teachers’ salaries and 2.2 million in non-certified personnel.
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Frank Jacinto
Lorain Soldier Eric Barnes Dies in Iraq Tour
For the second time in 10 days Lorain mourns. Airman 1st Class Eric Barnes 20 of Lorain was killed in Iraq while on his second tour. He graduated Admiral King High School in 2004 and enlisted in 2005. His mother Shary Barnes recalls his upbeat letters and calls.
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Eric Barnes
Ee Eee Barnes
Admiral King High School
Air Force
Shary Barnes
Tom Barnes
Food prices rise faster than gas as shoppers cut coupons
Americans face a 3.7 percent rise in food costs over the past year with projections up to seven percent by year’s end. Corn driven by ethanol demand and higher labor and fuel costs push up meat dairy and vegetables while weather crops hit citrus and fruit prices. Consumers respond with coupons as they navigate higher grocery bills across bread eggs beef and other staples.
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Marilyn Pearson
St. Paul, Minn
California
Florida
Ben Senauer
University of Minnesota
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Edina
Johnson Controls to Close Oberlin Plant Cutting 150 Jobs
Johnson Controls will shut Oberlin plant on August 3 after Ford Motor Co failed to renew its seat contract. Debra Lacey cites loss of business and says remaining status of workers is unclear. plant has operated there since 1996 and employs 136,000 globally.
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Debra Lacey
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Airport audit blocked by improper county reports
The Ohio Auditor's Office says Lorain County Regional Airport's 2006 books cannot be audited due to improper presentation in the county's annual financial report. Emily Frazee notes FA procedures were not followed and GAAP were not applied, though no funds are shown unaccounted for.
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Lorain County
Ohio Auditor’s Office
Emily Frazee
State Auditor
Frazee
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