Private jobs aid sparks clash over federal training programs
Lorain County commissioners and the Private Sector Training Council clashed as five PSTC members walked out after the panel backed eliminating three CETA funded programs. The dispute threatens 2.8 million in federal grants and endangers 15 to 20 local jobs for Urban League, Labor Agency, and Senior Citizens groups. The PSTC pressed for responsibility and input, while commissioners argued for legal oversight and phased funding pending Congress action.
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Ronald Reagan
Lorain County Commissioners
County Private Sector Training Council
Private Industry Council
Pstc Executive Council
Jack Ryba
Lorain National Bank
PSTC
Congress
Dominick A. Dellisanti
Fred Ritenauer
Philosphy
Council
Lorain County Urban League
County Labor Agency
Senior Citizens’ Association
JoAnna Somerville
The
Urban League
Zelina
Ryba
Oberlin Beer Law Challenge Dismissed by Federal Judge
Federal Judge Ann Aldrich dismissed Oberlin based Committee for Voters Rights challenge to Ohio's new beer law clearing the way for the first sale of high powered beer in Oberlin. The law allows beer and malt liquor up to 6 percent alcohol content and raises the drinking age to 19.
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Oberlin
Ann Aldrich
Ohio
Oho
Aldrich
Palmer
Malinkey
Two Ohio women face freezing homes over gas bills
Roberta Mason and Ella Allgood struggle as Columbia Gas of Ohio withholds heat over unpaid charges. Mason owes 60.93, eight months into winter. Allgood faces nearly 800 in debt, plus back bills and security fees. United Way fund may aid, but company cites policy and collection steps.
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Roberta Mason
Ella Allgood
Columbia Gas
Ohio
Mrs. Mason
Spruce St
Mrs Allgood
Huron St
Bach
Allgood
United Way
Mason
Robert Clark
Lorain
Clark
Colubia Gas
Cleveland
Oberlin Allows High Power Beer Under New Ohio Law
Oberlin begins selling beer and malt liquor up to 6 percent alcohol after a state law change ends 3.2 percent beer limits. Residents greet the move as progress, while some locals oppose it. Patrons expect busy taverns and celebrations at local bars.
County Cupboard to mail 1.8 million in food scrip
Lorain County households will receive 1.8 million dollars in food scrip as part of the County Cupboard program. Banks and local businesses will collect and forward scrip to banks for tabulation. delivery to charities begins within 90 days. An 11 member federal committee will oversee the overall settlement allocation plan.
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Lorain County
Deborah Jenkins
Fazio
Thomas D. Lambros
Cleveland
U.S. District Court
County Cupboard
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Robert Zelina
Labor Agency
Louis Rotuno
Convenient Food Mart
S. Main St
Tim Rotuno
Glen Flynn
Goodman Beverage Co
Elyria
Gene Krebs
Marion Campbell
Ms. Campbell
Charlie Palmer
Krebs
Hanes
Glen Miller
C-T
Martin Wolk
Jerry Hanes
Route 10
Tom Krebs
Jim Malinkey
Oberlin Colleges
Mrs Jenkins
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