Lorain budget talks exposed as private meetings
Lorain City Council member Wilfred Castro hosted budget mini hearings with less than a majority present prompting Sunshine Law concerns. New members Rigo Reveron and Vinson Shipley opposed the closed sessions and Castro eventually opened the next meeting while criticizing public forums.
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Landmark on term limits echoes through history
The piece argues for term limits to curb entrenched power, noting the 22nd Amendment for presidents and state actions limiting governors. It cites Supreme Court action on California's term limits, Colorado leadership, and 16 states considering reforms, suggesting a constitutional amendment may follow as states test the idea. It highlights the historical shift from legislative selection to direct election and urges reform to curb incumbency.
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Lorain County Winterfest at Diagonal Road praised by locals
The Chronicle-Telegram notes Lorain County Metro Parks hosted a Winterfest at the equestrian area on Diagonal Road with staff and volunteers providing programs. Attendees praised the event, despite cold winds, and urged visits to support the Metro Parks as a top local asset.
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Hope for Ohio Lottery: 100 ten thousand dollar prizes
Dianne M. Minor Sullivan urges Ohioans to back a reform plan called H.O.P.E. Help Ohio Progress Economically would break the 1 million monthly grand prize into 100 ten thousand dollar prizes to boost odds and circulate money within the state. She urges Lottery Commission consideration and requests postcards of support sent to Ohio Lottery Headquarters in Cleveland.
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Midview School District faces cuts as plan release disputed
William K. Fox of Grafton critiques district budget woes, arguing proposed expense-cutting plans should be public records and warns that ongoing levies fail, with teacher layoffs looming despite aims for quality education.
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Keystone rebuttal over school staff needs and absence debate
A Keystone community letter criticizes a Sue McClelland note and a C-T editorial as unfair tabloids. The writer cites principal Thomas Hlavsa missing an NHS ceremony due to a death in Ohio and argues for empathy toward personal loss. He praises Keystone events and rejects isolated criticisms.
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Chronicle-Telegram invites letters to the editor
The Chronicle-Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 329-7272.
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President Bush eyes new top speechwriter after message crisis
Washington observers note Bush seeks fresh chief writer as polls falter and policy clarity wanes. Peggy Noonan returns to craft a rebalance, while aides debate messaging and blame. Ailes recalls Reagan era mantra You are the message as Schram weighs context.
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