FedEx founder Fred Smith dies at 80 in Memphis
Fred Smith the FedEx founder who revolutionized express delivery has died at 80. A Yale graduate and Marine veteran, he built FedEx from 14 planes in Memphis to a global logistics firm averaging 17 million shipments daily, stepping down as CEO in 2022 but remaining executive chairman.
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U.S
Steve Cohen
Tennessee
University of Memphis
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Navy
America
Gates Foundation
Trailblazing judge Patricia Broderick dies at 75
Patricia Ann Broderick, a former U.S. attorney and long time D C Superior Court judge, died June 17 at a District care facility at age 75. Paralyzed from the chest down by a 1970 road crash she rose to law school, joined the Justice Department, and served on the court from 1998 to 2020, advocating disability rights while teaching at George Washington University and traveling to 66 countries. Her memoir Reinventing the Wheel details her journey and outlook as she balanced public service with personal resilience.
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Community food pantries and meal programs in Oberlin and Lorain area
A roundup of local food assistance options including Oberlin weekday meals at 162 S Main St with walk up and drive through access, First Evangelical Lutheran Lorain pantry on Tuesdays 1019 W Fifth St, and Lorain Lighthouse pantry on the fourth Thursday 3015 Meister Rd. Also St Martin of Tours Valley City pantry on the second and fourth Thursdays at 1824 Station Rd behind the white house, St Patrick Wellington pantry on the third Saturday and following Tuesday, St Jude Elyria pantry on the third Saturday and following Tuesday, Beyond the Walls Elyria Friday meals, Elyria Cares Friday delivery and income-based aid, Oberlin Community Services drive up Wednesday and indoor pantry hours, with contact numbers and locations.
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S. Main St
Big Red
Morgan Street
St. Martin of Tours Food Pantry
Station Road
Valley City
White House
St. Patrick Helping Hands Food Pantry
N. Main St
Wellington
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Fifth St
Lorain
Ohio Summer Crisis Program offers cooling and bill relief
Ohio opens the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program from July 1 to September 30 for low income residents needing electric bill help air conditioner or fans and cooling system repairs. Eligibility includes income limits disconnection notices and health needs with physician documentation. Online and phone help available. 2024 program aided over 44 000 households with 13.5 million in benefits.
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Heat lingers as humidity stays high despite easing forecast
Cleveland area forecaster Douglas Kahn says heat indexes remain in the upper 90s to low 100s with high humidity through Tuesday. NWS expects a drop to the lower 90s and upper 80s by week’s end, then rain chances rise midweek. Elyria center offers cooling and a place to shoot hoops as conditions stay hot.
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Cleveland
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South Recreational Center
VFW Auxiliary Brick Sale and Elyria Lions Flagpole Fundraiser
VFW Post 1662 Auxiliary offers remembrance and honor bricks at 165 Cleveland Ave Amherst. Bricks cost 40 each with optional graphic, payable by cash or check. Elyria Lions Club flagpole fundraiser sells American made telescoping flagpoles 17 or 21 feet for 295 or 350 installed, Kerry 440 670 7746.
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Cleveland Ave
Amherst
Elyria Evening Lions Club
Kerry
Elyria Lions Club
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