North Ridgeville weighs 11th school levy amid debt and cuts
North Ridgeville faces an 11th attempt at a school levy on November 7 amid a $3 million debt that could grow to $6.5 million if rejected. The dispute involves a real estate executive opposing the levy, a council resolution backlash, and tight budgets forcing layoffs of 11 teachers, four cleaners, four bus drivers, two custodians, plus school closures and higher pay to participate.
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North Ridgeville
Fields-Sweet
North Ridgeville backs Issue 38 for school funding
Interim Superintendent Jim Watson leads over 200 volunteers to advocate for Issue 38 a 9.8 mill five year school levy in North Ridgeville amid district financial turmoil and ongoing school improvements. State tests show most fourth graders perform well while math needs help.
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Editorial page invites reader opinions and letters to editor
The Chronicle Telegram explains that opinions in editorials guest pieces and cartoons are meant to challenge readers to form views and encourages submissions of letters to the editor for public discussion.
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Lorain County Commissioners Back LCCC University Partnership
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution endorsing Lorain County Community College for its University Partnership concept. The plan aims to expand access to bachelor's and graduate programs by bringing university offerings to Lorain County as Issue 3 on November 7.
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Ward 3 Council Member Holds Line Against School Levy
Roseanne Johnson of Ward 3 stood against North Ridgeville City Council backing a 9.6 mill school levy. She rejected pressure from the School Board amid criticism, stating Ward 3 voters are well represented.
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Roseanne Johnson
North Ridgeville
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Ward 3
Large voters to re elect Roseanne on Nov 7
A letter to the editor from Sharon A Sweda of North Ridgeville urges large voter turnout to re elect Roseanne on November 7, highlighting civic duty and local political engagement.
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Roseanne
Support Olmsted Falls Levy To Preserve Roadwork
A voter appeal urges support for Olmsted Falls road repair and maintenance levy, first passed in 1979, which expires December 31 and would fund in 1995 the same amount as 1979. The in house team handles most work, and funding is needed to avoid funds running out.
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Gardner faces tax and ethics questions over city property
Local citizens allege Gardner avoided property taxes on multiple holdings including a Cleveland site and a trailer park. They accuse him of shifting blame to tenants and renters for cleanup and housing issues while questioning potential negotiated deals during his Planning Commission tenure and use of taxpayer funds.
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Cleveland
Bob Schmitt Homes
Planning Commission
Deanna Hill Seeks North Ridgeville Mayor Post
A local voter endorses Deanna Hill citing her years of service and respect for seniors. The letter notes Hill’s consistent care and availability, praising her work ethic and commitment, and states they will vote for her for mayor.
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Deanna Hill
North Ridgeville
Deanna
Senior Citizen Center
Lokai praised for bringing out best in students
A letter from a Keystone High School parent extols Larry Lokai and his four years as a teacher. The writer credits Lokai with building excellence, goal setting, and problem solving and urges voting for him in November for Elyria city decisions.
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Larry Lokai
Keystone High School
Mr. Lokai
Elyria
Rules for letters to the Chronicle Telegram editors
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and says they may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and phone number. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44035 Fax number 3297272 or email freenet lorain edu.
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Free trade fast track urged to be vetoed by Clinton
Charlie Reese argues against fast track authority and NAFTA for free trade policies. He asserts offshore manufacturing harms American jobs, wages, families, and social fabric, calling for strong tariffs and Congress to resist executive overreach. He cites deficits with China and Mexico, maquiladora job loss, and broader economic damage. Reese writes in the Orlando Sentinel.
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