Lorain County Unemployment Rises in April
Lorain County jobless rate climbs from 10.3 to 10.5 percent in April with Elyria up to 11 percent and Lorain to 12.6 percent. ODJFS notes the increase reflects a snapshot and broader trends need longer observation while manufacturing, including automotive, remains hardest hit across the region.
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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
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Firefighters use OT for new ladder truck in Elyria parade
Elyria pays 286.08 in overtime for two firefighters to pilot the city’s new ladder truck in Memorial Day ceremonies. Fire union president condemns the move as overuse of scarce staffing after lay offs, while Fire Chief Benton cites honoring fallen local soldiers including Army Capt Michael Medders Jr and Army Spc Jason Cox.
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Dean Marks
Firefighters Union
Rich Benton
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Army
Michael Medders Jr
Michael Medders
Army Spc
Jason Cox
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Elyria NAPA Store to Close After 62 Years of Service
Elyria NAPA Auto Parts on Second Street will close this Saturday after 62 years in business. Owner Gordon Sooy, 69, cites retirement as the main reason, noting the economic downturn has hurt many shops and he will miss his loyal customers and longtime staff. The store opened in 1947 and has changed hands several times before Sooy ends this chapter.
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Elyria
NAPA
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Deetz Inc
Fox Idol winner performs in Elyria after win
Avid Cook, seventh season winner of American Idol, headlines a sold out show at Lorain County Community College in Elyria. One week after winning, he set a chart milestone with 11 new Hot 100 entries, the most by a single artist in a week since the Beatles in 1964.
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Avid Cook
Lorain County Community College
Elyria
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Sotomayor as Supreme Court Justice Could Break Barriers
Sonia Sotomayor would be the first Hispanic and the third woman named to the Supreme Court if Congress approves. Her nomination signals a historic milestone for the high court.
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