Ridgeville and Lorain endLibrary feud ends in new plan
North Ridgeville reverses secession from Lorain Public Library after Lorain offers to lease and remodel a former bank branch on Jaycox Road as a new North Ridgeville library. The three year lease with option to purchase ends the dispute and restores library services. Ridgeville officials and Lorain board praised for negotiating a favorable outcome.
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Judges on senior status must take on workload or lose pay
A study by The Associated Press shows some federal judges on senior status accept no cases while still drawing full active salaries. Senior judges handle 10 to 15 percent of federal dockets, clogging courts if idle. Congress should require a minimum workload to keep the title meaningful and protect taxpayer value.
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Western firms accused of aiding chemical and missile programs
A San Francisco Examiner opinion warns that Western European aerospace firms allegedly assist Iraq Libya and other nations in building chemical weapons and long range missiles. It urges the Bush administration to impose hard sanctions on companies worldwide to curb dangerous proliferation.
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Library expansion move boosts North Ridgeville services
A letter from Jeffry Armbuster and Floyd Herschelman urges Lorain Public Library board to relocate from Old Town Hall to the former City Bank building on Jaycox Road. They praise central location, space for expansion, story time for children, and full accessibility, urging officials to end years of bickering and join the move.
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North Ridgeville Library Branch Moves Toward New Jaycox Site
Lorain Public Library System celebrates progress toward a new Jaycox Road facility in North Ridgeville. Officials note long growth since the storefront era, with doubling of books, circulation, and users as plans advance for the Old Town Hall site. Construction talks with architects are already underway to speed the move.
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Water crisis solved by Elyria residents
A new homeowners letter thanks readers for concern after a water outage from a well. They explain contacting Elyria City Water on Jan 17 for an in street tap and receiving a permit the same day, then followed up on Jan 19 to address the issue.
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Chronicle Telegram Seeks Reader Letters for Page Editorials
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor. Include signature, full address and telephone number, and mail to Editorial Page Editor, Chronicle Telegram, Box 4010, Elyria 44036. If faxing, send to 329-7187.
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Blacks Must Rely on Each Other to Improve Black America
A column argues that Black Americans must depend on themselves and strengthen family ties to advance racial progress. It cites government missteps under Nixon and Reagan, calls for internal leadership, and suggests Jesse Jackson could help guide reform while emphasizing personal responsibility and community resilience.
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