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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
4
In N Ridgeville the Democratic Party stages a mayoral primary as contenders from the party seek the city’s top office. Local voters face a choice among candidates in the contest that could shape the city’s direction.
North Ridgeville council approved a new water rate plan reducing bills for people 62 and older using under 4,000 cubic feet monthly. Affected seniors must show proof of age at city hall. The measure, costing $1,500 to $1,800, aims to attract new customers while providing relief to current users.
Voters may face one or two levies in November to fund street department workers and a new fire department pumper. The streets committee seeks a 21 mill levy, while the safety panel asks for a 1 mill levy for a parapet. Ward 2 and Ward 3 council members note current staffing strains and a need for a larger fire fleet.
In North Ridgeville four Republicans seek three at large seats in the June primary. Candidates include Gilbert Cornish 46 of Burns Road a three term Ward 1 councilman and utilities committee chair, plumber with Spahn Corp and Local 55 union member. Also seeking are Jeffrey Manning 27 attorney and Kiwanis officer, Barry Notley, and Ronald Strahar.
Harry Wilber of WOBL AM 1320 Oberlin plans to apply to the FCC for a 24 hour FM license in the Plymouth Willard area. The proposed 43000 watt station would start construction about four months after license approval. former similar application stalled by paperwork. Inspector Harry Wilber, 57, has long service with Lear Siegler and WWII Navy veteran. He and wife Eleanor have six children.
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