Bush sweeps South Carolina while Clinton dominates
President Bush wins South Carolina easily as Clinton crushes the Democratic field in a southern landslide. Wyoming caucus boosts Bush and Clinton gains wide support among black voters in South Carolina. Tsongas falters, Brown rises in a strong second place in Wyoming, with Arizona caucuses also held. Bush leads GOP delegates as Clinton amasses majority in Democratic tally.
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Voters split along lines on taxes and economy
In South Carolina Republicans protested President Bush over taxes while exit polls show a racial split in support for candidates. Black voters favored Bill Clinton, with estimates showing 75 percent for the Arkansas governor, 15 percent for Tom Harkin, and 3 percent for Paul Tsongas, according to ABC CBS CNN NBC exit data broadcast that night. White voters’ exit patterns were also reported.
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Firelands girls beat Avon Lake for district title in historic regional bid
North Olmsted reports Firelands High girls basketball team preserved its flawless record by defeating Avon Lake to win the Division title and secure the school's first ever regional tournament bid.
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Forecast: Cloudy with drizzle and mild showers
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of morning drizzle and a high near the mid forties. Monday brings showers and possible thunderstorms with a high between 40 and 65, details on A-2.
End of an era as Cleveland Quarries closes cementing legacy
In SOUTH AMHERST residents mourn the end of 145 years of sandstone quarrying as Cleveland Quarries Co prepares to cease operations at month’s end. Veterans like 67 year old Andy Watkins recall the work as more than a job, a craft and lifelong friendships. Market shifts and faster materials outrun stone, leaving a community to remember a stone cutting era.
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Midview to reorganize amid unresolved fiscal plan
GRAFTON The Midview school board will pursue a reorganization to ease the district's financial crunch but has not decided the plan. In a brief meeting Saturday the board scrapped split-session plans and will have Superintendent Linda Huntley's staff review staffing across programs including Talented and Gifted, Occupational Work Experience, Air Force Junior ROTC, and educational monitors. No layoff figures yet.
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Catch 22 on Lorain County townships police district plan
Lorain County's 18 townships face a Catch 22 after a judge upheld laying off 15 sheriff deputies. A proposed police district to contract sheriff protection could cost per township 10 000 to 75 000 annually and risks defeating a county sales tax increase while many townships cannot pay. Some oppose, some support, but voter consent across townships is not yet present and a clear view may emerge in months.
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