West for Lorain County Prosecutor seeks GOP nomination
Roy West of Elyria announces he will file petitions for the Republican nomination for Lorain County Prosecutor. He is the first Republican candidate to enter, challenging unopposed Democratic incumbent Joseph R Grunda. West cites Marsico fund discrepancies, prosecutor office cost overruns, and alleged cover ups as reasons. He proposes full time assistants and cites decades of local legal work and public service as his qualification. He and his wife Eleanor reside at 706 Washington We.
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Lorain Mayor Mathna enters 13th District race
Former Lorain Mayor Woodrow W Mathna announces his candidacy for the 13th Congressional district seat being vacated by Charles Mosher He plans to stress cutting government down to size The 63 year old resident of 507 W 32nd St Lorain served as mayor 1962 to 1972 and as councilman at large 1974 to 1976 He highlights grants for water works expansion air pollution control a $12 million urban renewal project and a $22 million harbor improvement project Also running for the GOP nomination are ex Lorain mayor Woodrow W Mathna and Huron councilman Peter A Waldersak Democratic hopeful is State Rep Donald Pease of Oberlin.
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Oberlin
Local BMW audits limited amid deputy registrar concerns
The Chronicle Telegram reports Ohio BMW handles about 220 million yearly, with only three auditors for 900 deputy registrars selling licenses. Auditor Ferguson says audits were inadequately conducted and compares liquor store oversight at 40 examiners handling 323 million. BMW chief Andrews cites staffing shortfalls, noting 16 field reps vs. 72 planned, and promises to expand only as funds allow.
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Vendetta charged against former Portage deputy registrar
Former Portage County deputy registrar Jack R Stamper denied charges of a $250 000 discrepancy in license plate office accounts describing the probe as political vendetta. Curtis Andrews head of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Robert Bennet of the Cuyahoga County executive committee linked the accusations to the office records not matching official consignments and deposits before the January closure of Stamper’s license plate operation.
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Lorain GOP renews vigor sparks from Marsho case
A revived Lorain County Republican group emerges from years of malaise as the Marsho case seems to ignite a stronger ticket for November. Thomas J. Ferguson, former Seventh Ward candidate, seeks Lorain County Treasurer against Democrat J Grant Keys. William H. Ward plans to run for Clerk of Courts, challenging Natalie B Neeson.
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Washington Honored for Boston Siege Victory Medal
Congressional delegates voted thanks to General Washington and his men for the siege and capture of Boston. A gold medal commemorating the event was bestowed on Washington. Rhode Island delegate Samuel Ward died of smallpox.
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Lebanon in chaos as president flees siege amid civil war
Fleeing Suleiman Franjieh, from his hillside palace, escaped heavy shelling as clashes intensified across Beirut. Left wing forces bombarded the capital, killing scores and wounding hundreds, with over 16,000 dead and 32,000 injured since April. Fires raged at Beirut port while chaos and famine fears grow as Christians and Muslims clash. The Patriarch called for Syrian mediation to avert loss of peace.
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Weather Outlook With Cooler Temps Tonight
Clear and cooler tonight with lows around 48. Tomorrow mostly cloudy and mild with a chance of showers or thundershowers. Highs near the 50s, and a 20 percent chance of rain this afternoon and tonight.
Man's dachshund toilet idea aims to cut yard mess
DeVere Brockhouse, a 59 year old retiree from Park Ridge, plans to market a dog toilet after his miniature Schnauzer Damos used a basement toilet on Christmas Day. The device costs about 200 dollars and uses an aluminum box with a fiberglass bottom to flush waste into a floor drain.
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