Residents tally votes as school issues fail in five communities
In five communities residents turn out after school issues fail. Dennis Kucinich returns to politics facing Hoke Walrus and Lorain passes while Avon Lake Avon Sheffield Lake fail. City keeps pro sports alive with stadium plans approved.
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Hoke
Lorain
Avon Lake
Avon
Sheffield Lake
Ross defeats Rothgery in Lorain County primary race
Michael Ross wins the Democratic nomination for Lorain County Commissioner in a tight race over Eric Rothgery with 7,688 to 7,103 votes. Former councilman Phil Stern finishes third. countywide dynamics and a historic potential victory for an African American candidate loom large as results shift late.
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Elyria
Michael Ross
Eric Rothgery
Ross
Lorain
Herbert Jacoby
County Board of Elections
Phil Stern
George Tilberg
Carlisle Township
Chris Johns
Walter Sieg
Lorain County
Eisenhower
Rothgery
Dole wraps GOP nomination and weighs running mate
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole touts his decisive GOP victory in four Midwestern states and declares the fall campaign open. He plans to push tax cuts welfare reform and regulatory reform while courting a running mate amid a divided party and renewed Perot fears.
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Bob Dole
Ross Perot
Pat Buchanan
New Hampshire
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Buchanan
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Clinton
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Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Bill Clinton
Dole Dominates Lorain County in Ohio Republican Primary
Dole captured 63 percent of Lorain County votes with 10 345 in unofficial counts led over Patrick Buchanan at 26 percent with 4 293. Other candidates trailed, while local GOP figures said Dole's momentum came from support of high ranking officials and early endorsements.
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Bob Dole
Lorain County
Dole
U.S
Kansas
Board of Elections
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Steve Forbes
Alan Keyes
Lamar Alexander
Richard Lugar
Robert Rousseau
Lorain
Ohio
Dele
Rousseau
County Board of Elections
George Voinovich
Buchanan
Marilyn Jacobcik
Metro Parks levy passes to fund growth and North Ridgeville park
Voters approved a 10 year replacement levy raising about 3.4 million annually to operate and expand the Metro Parks system. The plan adds a North Ridgeville park and an 11 mile bicycle path from York International in Elyria to the Ripton Reservoir with a 1998 1999 opening timeline.
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Retary
North Ridgeville Park
York International
Elyria
Ripton Reservoir
Metro Parks
Voters approve mental health levy to aid troubled children
Elyria residents vote 24 196 to 20 694 in a five year replacement levy for the Center for Children and Youth and related agencies. The 1.2 mill levy aims to fund county mental health services and allow new programs for troubled kids despite anticipated federal cuts. The owner of a 70000 home would pay about 25 78 annually.
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Elyria
Fred Slanina
Slanina
Center For Children and Youth
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