Vernon Smith dead sheriff 23 years
Vernon M. Smith Lorain County Sheriff for nearly 23 years died at 12:30 a.m. at Elyria Memorial Hospital at age 65 after heart and respiratory complications. He announced reelection in 1980 as a Republican. James A. Mertz was named acting sheriff. Elyria voters passed an emergency 7.6 mill levy for schools in a landslide, boosting local education funding despite some precinct losses.
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Showalter
Elyria Township
Jefferson Junior High
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Miracle worker Levy win lifts Reinker off critical list
Debbi Demmon-Berger reports that the school levy victory boosted Bob Reinker, 39, Elyria levy campaign chairman, off Elyria Memorial Hospital’s critical list after Tuesday admission. His wife recalled a celebratory popsicle and vote totals delivered promptly after results.
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A&P to close 45 stores in division including two Elyria sites
A&P directors voted to shut 45 of 61 Cleveland Division stores with closures to occur within two weeks. ElyriaLorain County locations were not named as casualties. The move could affect up to 1,600 northeast Ohio employees and as many as 3,400 in western Pennsylvania. Official explanations were limited with executives unavailable for comment.
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Montvale
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Prices jump 1.2 percent in February inflation surge
Washington reports consumer prices rose 1.2 percent in February led by food fuel and housing marking the largest gain in 44 years. The 15.4 percent yearly rate contrasts with the 7.5 percent target, signaling continued inflation pressure as the White House seeks wage restraint and labor support.
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