Berlin Heights civic leader Burt Oehling dies at 81
Burt C. Oehling, longtime Berlin Heights mayor and charter member of the Erie Regional Planning Commission, died at 81 after a long illness. He led the village as mayor from 1967 to 1969 and served 18 years on council, later working in security and newspaper delivery while remaining active in church and local organizations. He helped build the Fowler Lippus church addition and contributed to the Berlin Heights community for decades.
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Lorraine man dies of heart attack. two local obituaries
Keith P. Reber 58 of Lorain, Morning Journal supervisor for 32 years, dies at home from an apparent heart attack. Survived by wife Linda, daughter Stephanie Renaldo, sons Keith Jr and others. Visitation 5–9 p.m. today. service 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Church. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Mexie C. Gilbert 86 of Vermilion dies after a three month illness. Former Pike County teacher and Singer Sewing Co. instructor, survivor list includes seven grandchildren and 10 great grandkids. Visitation 2–6 p.m. today. 6–10 p.m. Saturday. services 11 a.m. Sunday in Kentucky. Memorials may be made to Myr-
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Obituary of Paul W Halas Ashland native dies at 63
Paul W. Halas 63 of Ashland died Thursday after a months long illness. Born in Oberlin he lived in Norwalk Elyria and Ashland area. He worked for Fruehaus Trailer Co and Spitzer Management and retired from Van Dresser Co in 1991. Survived by wife Barbara and many children. services Saturday at Eastman Funeral Home New London with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk.
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Clarksfield
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Woodlawn Cemetery
Obituaries for Robert LaMarr and Thurman Tanner in Lorain and Ga
Robert LaMarr 60 of Lorain fired Thursday at his home after a short illness. Arrangements by Walter A. Frey Funeral Home Lorain. Thurman Tanner 78 formerly of Birmingham died this morning at Ashton Hall Nursing Home Lawrenceville Georgia. He lived in Buford at time of death. Born in Davis County Kentucky retired from General Motors Elyria. Survivors include daughters Stephanie Young Lemons Thurma Jean Canfield and Lois Goldsmith. 13 grandchildren eight great grandchildren a brother Daniel Tanner and several nieces. Friends may call 3 to 4 pm Tuesday at Rid dle Funeral Home Vermilion. Rev Richard of Birmingham Methodist Church officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery South Amherst.
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Birmingham
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Lawrenceville
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Richard D Boylan 80 Amherst WWII veteran and Ford accountant
Richard D Boylan 80 of Amherst died Wednesday at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Vermilion after a short illness He was born in Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School 1935 He served as technician fifth grade in the Army 172nd Infantry Division Luzon campaign receiving Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon bronze stars and Good Conduct Medal He earned a BA in business from The Ohio State University 1949 and worked 30 years for Ford Motor Co at Brook Park and Lorain Assembly He was past president of Lorain County OSU Alumni Association and received an OSU award in 1973 Survivors include his wife Thelma Gray and Gertrude Baumgartner and brothers J Kenneth Theodore James C Adelbert and Robert Services 7 to 9 pm Sunday Misencik Funeral Home Amherst Mass 9:30 am Monday followed by 10 am Mass at St Joseph Catholic Church Amherst Burial St Mary Cemetery Elyria Memorials to St Joseph Building Fund Amherst
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City debates minor employee quota violation
Ci officials discuss a small quota breach by York's firm as the city considers action and seeks guidance from the Tax Incentive Review Board. Keys cites administration issues while Guinta offers varied views on public handling and private resolution of the matter.
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Prosecutors Seek Closure of Lorain Gambling Rings HQs
Lorain County prosecutors seek to permanently close two businesses the Bolita gambling ring used as headquarters. Royal Corona Lounge and Angel's Tobacco Shop, tied to Angel Feliciano, were targeted after a yearlong probe that yielded millions in seized revenues and arrests.
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Oberlin
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Woman pleads guilty to attempted murder in breakup
Lorain County woman Betty A. McDowell 23 pleaded guilty to attempted murder and felonious assault before Judge Edward M. Zaleski. She faces 5 to 25 years for attempted murder and 3 to 15 years for felonious assault, plus a mandatory three year term for using a gun. McDowell admitted firing at her ex-boyfriend Wilbur Lewis as he drove away after returning her tapes. No sentencing date set.
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Police Chief Brinkhoff resigns during probation amid health questions
Brinkhoff, a retired Cleveland police lieutenant hired last April to replace Steve McCroskey, resigns effective immediately after reports of unreachable backup and health questions. Council accepts 5-1. no interim chief named. Mayor Looy to launch search. Patrolman Wolfkill praises Brinkhoff. Ed Sudina plans to apply. LaVerne Brinkhoff is mayoral candidate.
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County bids may rise with new project cost controls
VASI questioned cost changes as Blair cited an assistant prosecutor’s view that new rules could lift construction bids. Gerald Innes said the memo favors county protection and may reduce final cost volatility, but initial bids could rise as contractors cover bases. The core issue is balancing budgeting gains against potential price increases.
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Record highs and a front end the warm spell
Ray Diederich notes Thursday’s 86 degree high topped 1954’s 82 record as North Ridgeville enjoys late season sun and golf. A cold front brings showers tonight or Saturday, likely after the Indians Mariners game, with cooler highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Golfers Farschman and Nickles plan to play near Clyde, praising local scenery despite coastal resort routes.
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