Former Elyria mayor Reichlin remembered for blunt honesty
Former Elyria mayor Leonard P. Reichlin, 90, who steered the city through 1960s and 70s growth and the 1975 race riots, died at home. He founded Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home, served as 1st Ward councilman, mayor 1966–1975, and county commissioner 1980–1986, championing urban renewal and Lorain County College while pushing Abbe Road widening and Turnpike access.
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Five Years in Iraq Observances Across the Nation
Protesters blocked traffic and government buildings in Washington and staged a Baghdad street scene in Syracuse while drums beat in a San Francisco parade marking five years since the U S invasion. A two mile display of about 4 000 T shirts in Cincinnati honored fallen service members with somber observances in Louisville and other cities.
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Cross shaped fish sticks spark Easter auction on eBay
Elyria seller Victoria Landis reposted a controversial Good Friday Fish Sticks listing after eBay removed it for a $75 shipping charge. A bid at 1:35 PM PDT and renewed media attention show at least one bidder values the novelty of cross shaped finger foods for Easter.
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Tenacious woman tracks pilfered purse in Elyria incident
Elyria police investigated a smash and grab at Northwood Junior High during the regional spelling bee. They reported three cars damaged and two purses stolen with credit cards, checks, gift cards, licenses, and cash. One victim later recovered a purse in a dugout behind Elyria Catholic High School.
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