Blair defeats Nunez in Lorain County primaryChapter Two looms
Editorial notes Betty Blair won a narrow Democratic primary over Michael Nunez, signaling a tighter race as she heads into the fall campaign against Eric Flynn. Flynn ran unopposed for the Republican nomination after nearly unseating Mary Jo Vasi, while questions about economic development and county leadership loom. The piece also previews state Senate and House contests in the district, asserting the commissioner race may be the most competitive in November.
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Michael Nunez
Nunez
Michael Ross
Eric Flynn
Flynn
Mary Jo Vasi
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Republic Technologies
New County Port Authority
Lorain County Community College
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North Ridgeville
Sue Morano
Lorain
Community Health Partners
Jeffrey H. Manning
David J. Bruening
Avon Lake
Red light danger at East Broad and South Logan streets
A resident reports repeated red light violations at the East Broad Street and South Logan intersection in Elyria Ohio. They urge reduced speed limits and enforcement, warn of near-misses involving pedestrians and a dog, and call for police speed traps and public tips to curb reckless driving. The letter links local traffic to broader concerns about state issues and asks Taft to review Ohio lottery impacts and Lake Erie drilling debates.
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Light flicker in Mideast as Arafat release sparks hope
Washington opinion piece notes Bush brokered Arafat’s release from Ramallah house arrest and argues US Arab Israeli cooperation could end standoff. Shimon Peres praises Saudi role, envisions a kingpin broadcast of peace ideas. Critics warn optimism remains fragile amid opposition. Chris Matthews cited as columnist and host.
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Identity cards loom for Afghan women amid aid delays
Afghan women, emerging from Taliban rule, seek basic identity papers to vote in future elections, while U N agencies warn lack of IDs risks exclusion. Despite White House attention and a pledged aid package, reconstruction funds remain sparse, security worsens outside Kabul, and warlords threaten progress.
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State of the Union
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