Lorain County libraries clash over district status plan
Librarians voice fear and mistrust as Lorain County proposes districting to improve services while smaller libraries worry about reduced service areas tax bases and state funding. County officials promise the plan aims to boost service at the lowest cost for residents.
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Lorain
Richard Cheski
Cheski
Orain County
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Amherst
Patley
Her Memorial
Avon Lake
Elyria
Grafton/Midview
Oberlin
Wellington
Lorain County
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North Ridgeville library seeks bigger space and realignment
North Ridgeville's library seeks a 10,000 square foot expansion with a $1.3 million bond and potential withdrawal from Lorain Public Library to join Elyria Public Library. The move follows long running disputes over operations and access to resources, with hearings and state board decisions pending.
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Lorain
Lorain Public Library
Elyria Public Library
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Elyria
Bridal Shop Keeps Going Despite Business Squeeze
A bridal shop weathering a downturn keeps its doors open as owners seek new avenues to sustain operations. Community support and cautious budgeting are helping the retailer navigate the current financial pressures.
Weekend Weather Outlook Mostly Sunny and Mild
A forecast shows mostly sunny skies today with a high in the mid 40s and a clear night with lows around 20 to 25. Partly cloudy Monday brings a 20 percent rain chance and high in the mid 40s. Details on page A-3.
Bush wins South Carolina Republican primary
Vice President George Bush routed three rivals in the South Carolina GOP primary on a day that reinforced hopes for a Super Tuesday delegate haul. Sen. Bob Dole edged Pat Robertson for second as Bush captured all 37 convention delegates, while Rep. Jack Kemp finished fourth signaling dimming hopes for his campaign. Robertson praised Bush’s “magnificent victory” yet warned it marked his first campaign. Bush projected strength ahead in North Carolina and beyond.
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S.C
George Bush
South Carolina
Bob Dole
Pat Robertson
Bush
Jack Kemp
Robertson
Pease calls tax reform bill fair legislation during Elyria town meeting
U.S. Rep. Don Pease hosted a Saturday Elyria YMCA town meeting to explain the tax reform bill he helped author. He defended the measure as fair to many taxpayers while facing vociferous objections from older residents. Pease warned that 80 percent of taxpayers could see lower 1987 taxes, invited residents to bring past returns, and addressed dial a porn services, trade protections, and casino gambling in Lorain as local questions with federal implications.
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U.S
Don Pease
Pease
Lorain
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Supreme Court
Senate
Lorain County
Ridge Tool
Nordson
Ohio
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