Overtime Fire Pay Sparks Debate Over Memorial Day Parade
Elyria Fire Department faced criticism as overtime totaling 286.08 dollars for Memorial Day drew scrutiny amid a budget of 7.8 million. Chief Rich Benton defended the move to showcase the new ladder truck, while critics argued it signals patriotism only with pay. The dispute followed union lawsuits and calls to avoid layoffs.
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Obama as Spock prompts playful Star Trek comparison
Chicago Tribune notes Obama compared himself to Spock in a Newsweek interview and fans debate the likeness. The piece highlights his fondness for Star Trek since age ten and suggests a future moment of the Vulcan salute at a televised event.
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Elyria Fire Department Blood Pressure Screenings Outreach
The Elyria Fire Department invites community members to visit any fire house on the first Monday of each month for free blood pressure screenings and questions. Details at www.elyriafirefighters.com. Be safe and courteous to one another.
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Cheney frames fear as tool of political gain
Perspective argues Dick Cheney uses fear to push Bush era security narratives. It notes Obama's policy tweaks while challenging the claim that past safety proves current approach, citing historical terror events and the tradeoffs between security and civil liberties.
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