Final WWII veteran marches one last time with VFW
Berton Peepers, 91, of North Ridgeville, will march in his final parade with VFW Post 9871 citing age and fatigue. He says patriotism drives him as fellow veterans and Elyria parade organizers note the shrinking World War II veteran presence and shift to younger veterans.
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Children of fallen troops find support at camp
After a father dies in Iraq, children like Brooke Nyren and Alexis Wright confront questions at school while their peers struggle to react. More than 4,300 such youths grow up connecting to their moms and dads through small rituals and shared grief, as mentors like Chris Matthews guide them.
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Lorain Library Board Seeks 10.71 Million Budget
Lorain Public Library System proposes a 10.71 million budget as demand rises and state funding falls. The system faces about a 1 million dollar drop in annual state support since 2008, funds roughly 40 percent of operations, and has cut 19 positions and hours while circulation and materials spending shift.
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Obama vows help as he surveys Joplin tornado ruin
President Barack Obama toured the devastated Joplin area and pledged government aid to rebuild lives. He consoled residents and said the nation will not rest until Joplin is back on its feet after the Missouri killer tornado. A memorial service punctuated the day.
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