Lorain urged to hire full time building inspector
Editorial argues Lorain cannot attract business or residents while the Building Department relies on a part time inspector. It cites low pay and staffing gaps as factors, contrasts Elyria with a full time inspector and design review program, and urges Lorain leaders to prioritize hiring to improve safety and curb appeal.
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Foltin
Wate Distribution Center
Oberlin Avenue
Elyria
Debate on Medical Subsidies versus Education Spending
A reader argues Congress should raise medical subsidies while opposing funding cutbacks, contending medical bills now burden households despite partial government financing. The letter condemns public education fees, contemplates court rulings on removing moral standards from schools, and urges parent action to elect judges aligned with children’s welfare.
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Letters to the Editor at Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor with brevity and accuracy. Letters must be 200 words or fewer and may be edited for clarity. Include signature, full home address, and telephone number for verification. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Elyria Ohio.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Secession debate in LA Valley could reshape city
Philip Terzian reports on the long standing San Fernando Valley push for secession from Los Angeles and the potential ripple effects if the Valley, with 1.35 million residents, forms a separate city. He notes opposing views from Mayor James Hahn and local business leaders who warn of biblical scale consequences. The piece surveys how LA already functions as a federation of diverse communities and contemplates a broader national impact if secession ideas catch on.
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Hollywood Hills
San Fernando Valley
L.A
Santa Monica
Beverly Hills
Valley
James Hahn
America
New York
Chicago
Hahn
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Times
City Council
Pasadena
Dodgers
Lakers
UCLA
California
Ohio Consumers Counsel backs national do not call list
Robert S. Tongren argues for a national do not call registry to curb intrusive telemarketing. The OCC urges FTC action, detailing protections from caller ID blocking, disclosure by predictive dialers, and retention of state laws, while stressing consumer privacy and federal enforcement.
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Gah 4 Yleo
Legue
Ohio
Direct Marketing Association
Farmingdale
N.Y
FTC
OCC
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