Disputes over voting access surge in Ohio elections
Ohio faces heated battles over voter rights as early ballots begin for the presidential contest a key Senate race and a redistricting measure. Secretary of State LaRose weighs challenges while groups allege violations of the National Voting Rights Act and Democrats push to restore thousands of registrations in Cuyahoga and other counties ahead of Sherrod Brown's reelection bid.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Senate
Frank LaRose
Common Cause
League of Women Voters
LaRose
Delaware
Donald Trump
Dan Lusheck
Lusheck
Ohio Statehouse
Elliot Forhan
Cuyahoga County
Voting underway in Lorain County Early in person voting begins
Voters may visit the Lorain County Board of Elections at 1985 North Ridge Road Sheffield Township from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and through a series of listed dates. Voter ID required with details at the provided link. In person absentee voting ends at 5 p.m. on November 3 with no in person voting November 4.
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Lorain County Board of Elections
North Ridge Road
Sheffield Township
Local pilots aid Hurricane Helene relief effort in NC
Aaron Gifford learned of Samantha Fisher plan to deliver supplies to Helene victims in North Carolina. He organized MRK Aviation planes from Lorain County Regional Airport. Since Saturday ten thousand pounds of supplies have flown to North Carolina and more flights are planned this week. Marcel Hoffman described grateful, well organized ground support in North Carolina.
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Aaron Gifford
Samantha Fisher
Helene
North Carolina
Gifford
MRK Aviation
Lorain County
Fisher
Marcel Hoffman
LorMet Donates 20000 to Hurricane Helene Relief
LorMet Community Federal Credit Union donated 20000 to Hurricane Helene relief through the American Red Cross. President and CEO Daniel Cwalina said businesses and individuals often unite to aid families after natural disasters.
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Lorain
LorMet Community Federal Credit Union
American Red Cross
LorMet Community Credit Union
Daniel Cwalina
Lormet
Lorain police rehire approved for veteran Swanger
Lorain Civil Service Commission approved the return of veteran officer Larry Swanger, 29 years on the force, as a patrolman under an exceptional appointment at $33.30 per hour first year, rising to about $35.75. Swanger retired Oct. 4 as a lieutenant. six officer positions remain open and Captain and Lieutenant eligibility lists were also approved.
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Carissa Woytach
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain
Civil Service Commission
Larry Swanger
Swanger
Mark Tomlin
Fraternal
Order of Police Lorain Lodge No. 3
Jacob Morris
Jamie Ball
Empty Bowls by the Lake fundraiser returns to Avon Lake
Avon Lake event invites a $25 donation for unlimited soup and a handmade bowl by area students and artists. From 11 am to 2 pm on October 1 at Avon Lake High School, more than 20 restaurants provide soup and bread to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank and local food shelves. Bay High School has contributing bowls since 2012, with students shaping about 50 bowls this year.
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Christina Jolliffe
Chronicle-Telegram
Avon Lake
Ohio
Second Harvest Food Bank
Bay High School
Thomas Schemirch
Avon Lake High School
Avon Belden Road
Elyria Woman Charged With Fifth DUI Since 2010
Jamie Milton, 40, of Lexington Avenue, was arrested in Elyria after being found intoxicated in a intersecting lane with a car in ignition. She faces a felony DUI, DUI refusal, and disorderly conduct charges, and posted bond before a Thursday court appearance. Milton has prior DUI convictions in 2010 2011 2013 and 2022.
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Elyria
Jamie Milton
Lexington Avenue
Nue and
Clark Street
Milton
Lorain County
Raymond Ewers
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Chronicle
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Chroniclet
Schemirch
North Ridgeville
the Chronicle-Telegram
Fairlawn Ave
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