Lorain rally marks fourth anniversary of Terry Anderson hostage
Lorain community observes the fourth anniversary of Terry Anderson's capture in Lebanon with a ceremony at Lorain City Hall attended by about 200 people. Irving Middle students released balloons to symbolize freedom while Free Terry Anderson Committee chair Jack Laviiha urged continued faith and prayers. Mayor Alex Olejko and Marine Corps League members joined, noting Anderson's 13 hostages status and hoping for his release under the new Bush administration.
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LaViiha
Anderson
LaVada
Lorain City Hall
Alex Olejko
Olejko
Marine Corps League
Marine Corps
LaVinha
George Bush
Lebanon
Ridgeville eyed large I-480 retail complex by DeSalvo
Westlake developer Joe DeSalvo plans a major retail and entertainment complex near the Lorain Road interchange of I-480 in North Ridgeville. The project would include an enclosed mall with up to four dept stores, over 1 million square feet of retail space, a water park from a 65-acre artesian pond, a driving range, mini golf, and carnival rides. A 67-acre parcel has been leased for five years, terms undisclosed, and sewer and phone service improvements are needed before planning approval.
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C-T
North Ridgeville
Westlake
Lorain Road
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Traveler’s Inn
I-480
DeSalvo
Todd Schneider
Cleveland Electric Dominating Co
Cook Road
Vets push plan for National Cemetery in Elyria
A local veterans group asks Lorain County Commissioners to provide 260 to 310 acres for a national cemetery sought by the Veterans Administration. Officials weigh land availability including airport land, with a March deadline looming as the VA plans a site within 50 miles of Brecksville.
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Lorain County
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Lorain County Regional
Brenda Smyth
Washington, DC
Brecksville
Cleveland
Dayton National Cemetery
Ohio Veterans Cemetery
Smith
Aggressive Dog Shot After Chases Mailman in Elyria
In Elyria on South Logan Street a city dog warden shot and killed a 100 pound Rottweiler named Pretty Boy Floyd II that neighbors said chased a mailman. Owner Jim Davis called the dog a friend to neighborhood children and complained over the incident after his dogs Floyd and Bear escaped between two gates at 611 S Logan St. Page turn noted.
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Bear
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