Declining college enrollments in a tightening job market
Higher education faces shrinking freshman classes as the 18 year old pool dwindles. Lorain County Community College predicts a 10 percent fall, down to about 6,500 from 7,200, as economic recovery lures students to work rather than enroll. Baldwin-Wallace College also gauges near last year’s headcount while implementing enrollment management programs.
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Lorain County Community College
Richard Mellett
LCCC
Mellett
Negotiation deadlock looms for Elyria school workers
In Elyria non teaching staff and the school board face a possible strike on Sept 18 as Brigitte Schiffer of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees reports no progress and calls for a fact finder and mediator aid. Union locals 410 and 133 authorized strike while the board seeks settlement on grievances and arbitration. The district notes no final stage reached and plans to consult the teachers union for support.
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Elyria
Brigitte Schiffer
Ohio Associaton of
Ms. Schiffer
Elyria Education Association
Ohio State Beats Oregon State 22 to 14 in Reported Scores
In sports page Section E Royko and Feagler note Ohio State defeated Oregon State 22 to 14. The column lists additional results Michigan 22 over Miami 14 and Purdue 23 over Notre Dame 21, with Page C-5 reference.
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Ohio State
Oregon St
Weather outlook for today through Monday with storms
Outside Today will be mostly cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 80. Tonight and Monday, showers and thunderstorms likely with lower around 65 and highs near 78. Rain chances 50 percent today and 70 percent tonight. Details on Page A-3.
Cable theft crews target a growing problem in Ohio
Cable pirates face a tougher stance as industry estimates theft losses at 400 to 700 million dollars nationwide last year and over 25 million in Ohio. Dex Sedwick voices zero tolerance while Daniel Helmick notes theft ranges from screwdriver tap-ins to illegal converters. Brunswick's addressable system allows one main computer to control service, reducing theft but shifting risk to equipment.
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Dex Sedwick
Armstrong Utilities
Medina
Ohio
Daniel Helmick
OK Cable Television Association
Columbus
Brunswick Cable
Brunswick
Group W Addresses Cable Theft in North Ridgeville
Group W Cable in North Ridgeville launches a public awareness program on cable theft to deter tampering with converter boxes. Ken Robinson says authorities pursue offenders with warrants while seeking restitution through cooperation, audits, and possible prosecutions.
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North Ridgeville
Group W Cable
Ken Robinson
Group W
Robinson
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