Secession talk by Williams sparks county split fears
A Lorain County, Ohio debate centers on Richard Williams of Russia Township proposing a secession to form a new county. Critics warn against hindering growth and urge regional planning rather than isolated action. The idea faces skepticism from residents and officials alike regarding state approval and feasibility.
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Richard Williams
Ohio General Assembly
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Sheffield
Lorain County Board of Commissioners
Vote No on Casino Ordinance in Detroit’s June Ballot
Michigan crime drops since 1991 contrasts with Atlantic City gains after casinos opened. Larceny up 473 percent and aggravated assault 339 percent, rape 204 percent, robbery 156 percent, violent crime 220 percent, overall crime 250 percent since 1977. Authors urge Detroit to oppose casino plans to avoid similar street crime surge.
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Opinions-ours yours and theirs in Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram presents editorials and guest pieces aimed at challenging readers to form opinions. It invites reader engagement through letters to the editor expressing personal views and reactions to the content.
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South Amherst trees fine community effort
South Amherst residents commend the village tree-planting project led by Steve Crawford who proposed the idea, researched tree varieties, and organized planting as his Eagle Scout community service. Albert Eberhardt funded donations, Barnes Nursery provided stock, and Mayor Chester Arcada supported the effort.
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South Amherst
Steve Crawford
Steve
Albert Eberhardt
Barnes Nursery
Sandusky
Chester Arcada
South
Amherst
Don’t ban gays from military
Opinion piece arguing against excluding gays from military service. It links equal rights to American ideals, notes past discrimination against blacks and women, and asserts gays deserve equality in the armed forces alongside others.
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Clinton
America
U.S
Gays in the military and prayer debate echo in Lorain County
A letter argues for equal rights in military service and denounces anti-gay bias while praising diversity. It references National Day of Prayer at the Administration Building and defends public Scripture readings as a lawful expression of faith, urging Lorain County to embrace change and growth, valuing constitutional rights and freedom of speech.
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Facinelli
Mr. Facinelli
Lorain County
Faith and Initiative Pressed by Paul Facinelli Column
Tom writes about Paul Facinelli and a Lorain County Administration Building scene where individuals act on faith. The piece discusses how Isa iah heard God hints and notes that Facinelli’s comments reflect actions born from belief amid a feed of public responses.
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Paul Facinelli
Isaiah
God
Mr. Facinelli
Lorain County
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The Chronicle Telegraph welcomes letters to the editor and notes edits for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number and send to Editorial Page Editor Elyria Ohio by mail or fax or email with the provided contact details.
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War on drugs must focus on demand not supply
Joseph Perkine argues for a demand driven strategy to curb illegal drugs, endorsing a carrot and stick approach with treatment on demand and swift punishment. He cites high drug profits driving trade and urges targeted incarceration to reduce demand, while acknowledging mixed deterrence.
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