Manning retains 55th District state seat in Ohio vote
Incumbent Republican Nathan Manning won re election to the 55th House District with 30 304 votes 61 percent while Democrat Kelly Kraus Mencke earned 19 470 votes 39 percent Manning 34 an attorney based in North Ridgeville has held the seat since 2014 He pledged to boost jobs education and job training while addressing the heroin epidemic Kraus Mencke a sales support specialist and first time candidate conceded and said she may run again in the future Voters in North Ridgeville Avon Lake and surrounding areas backed Manning as results came in before final precincts were counted.
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Lorain County
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Lorain
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Avon Lake
Josie Bray
Ramos wins final term in Ohio House race in Lorain
State Rep. Dan Ramos defeats Republican Jessie Tower with 64 percent of the vote, securing 30,038 ballots to 17,165. Ramos vows to push debt free college, bolster the steel industry, and expand renewable energy while working with the governor and president to shape the 2017-2018 biennium budget.
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Ohio
House of Representatives
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Ramos
Tower
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Stein wins Ohio House District 57 race in two counties
Norwalk businessman Dick Stein captured the District 57 seat as a Republican with 62 percent of the vote, defeating Democrat Tom Dunlap. Stein noted extensive campaigning across Huron and Lorain counties, including 18 000 doors, 12 parades, and many festivals, while praising his wife Patty’s support.
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Lorain County
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Huron
Lorain
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Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Cook Elected
Lorain attorney Chris Cook won the remainder of the six year term on Lorain County Common Pleas Court with 65 361 votes to 30 741 over Will Spiegelberg. Cook will start January 1 and resign his Lorain Municipal Court posts as he transitions a new judge and staff.
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Lorain
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Lorain County Bar Association
Amherst OKs school bond for new elementary
Amherst voters approved a 17.5 million bond to fund a new kindergarten through third grade building on South Lake Street with 65 percent in favor. The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission will provide 14.2 million, keeping taxes steady by extending an existing bond to 2041. The project includes converting Nord Middle School to fourth and fifth grade and upgrading heating and cooling at Nord Middle and Marion L. Steele High School.
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Amherst Junior High
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Shupe
North Ridgeville Schools levy on tech upgrade fails by narrow margin
North Ridgeville Schools with about 4000 students will delay new classroom technology after an unofficial tally shows a five year 0.31 mill levy defeated 7915 to 8114. The $238000 yearly would fund Chromebooks iPads and wireless upgrades ending a bond expiring this year. Superintendent Powell called the result disappointing and said officials will evaluate next steps and whether to reissue the measure.
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