Obama expands Ohio lead as Lorain County favors him
Unofficial returns show Barack Obama winning Ohio with 50.2 percent to Mitt Romney's 48.2 percent. In Lorain County Obama leads 56.3 percent to 41.9 percent, a wider margin than in Avon and Avon Lake. Lorain County Democratic Chair Anthony Giardini notes consistency with prior elections.
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Anthony Giardini
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D-Avon
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Congress faces peril of fiscal cliff in lame duck session
Congress confronts the fiscal cliff as the lame duck session runs with limited time and uncertainty. After a failed Tuesday push, Republicans ask what comes next while negotiations stall and policy options loom.
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Elyria Eyes Rail Cooperation to Return Trains to East Avenue
Elyria Mayor Holly Brinda seeks cooperation from Amtrak and Norfolk Southern to move improvements for the East Bridge Street station to the county transportation center on East Avenue. Amtrak proposes 1 million in upgrades to meet ADA. Norfolk Southern access to pedestrian tunnels is needed. Coordination with the city, county, and NOACA is required to resume passenger service at the historic East Avenue site.
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Elyria district vows hard work after levy defeat
Elyria Schools face a tough road after voters rejected a 10-year 4.99 mill operating levy. Superintendent Paul Rigda says a $3 million budget cut is coming as the district weighs further reductions to band, orchestra, art, sports and physical education amid ongoing financial constraints.
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Ginny Hawes
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Midview Schools push 9.75-mill levy for February ballot
Midview School Board votes to place a 9.75-mill property tax levy on the February ballot to raise 4.6 million dollars a year for 10 years. If approved, funds would start in 2014. district warns of potential cuts and state fiscal watch if revenue gaps persist.
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Midview School Board
John Kuhn
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Midview
Lorain to Unveil Heroes Walk for Fallen Soldiers
A memorial trail honoring Lorain area service members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan will be unveiled Sunday. The ceremony at 10:50 a.m. on the block between Oberlin and Hamilton avenues and First and Second streets includes markers for Eric Barnes, Ryan Giese, David Hall, Bruce Horner, and Louis Torres. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and observe a moment of silence at 10 a.m. Email contact provided for more information.
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