Bigger jail plan in Lorain County faces funding wall
Lorain County officials weigh a 220-bed jail expansion to ease crowding at the Lorain County Jail, but a $6 million price tag looming over a 5 percent sales tax vote threatens the project. Alternatives include prefabricated modular units and leased trailers offered by Lifeline Shelters, yet officials remain cautious about the cheaper options without secured funding.
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Ters
Walworth County
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Lorain County
Lake County
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Elyria
Sommer
Mobile Leasing
Todd Sommer
Sommers Mobile Leasing
Elyila
Making the jail bigger how much would it cost
A discussion compares prefab modular jails with trailers to expand jails. Costs cited include 6 million for conversions, 3 million for prefab, and 2.5 million for trailers, totaling about 10 million. Prefab claims longer lifespan but higher price versus trailers lasting 3 to 5 years.
Weather brief for Sunny and hormid area
The forecast calls for a high near 90 with mostly clear skies tonight. Lows will be 65 to 70. On Monday expect partly sunny conditions, humidity rising, and a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Details on A-2.
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Hormid
Hurd Family Shares News Of Organ Transplant Recipient
The Hurd family expresses deep gratitude as letters arrive about a man who received a transplanted organ from the late Ed Hurd. The community reaction highlights the impact of organ donation and the ongoing memory of Ed Hurd.
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Gin
Hurd
Ed Hurd
Bank One Chief Outlines Lorain County Plans
Karen Horn, head of Bank One Cleveland operations, outlines the bank’s future and expansion plans for Lorain County, detailing services, growth targets, and community investment.
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Karen Horn
Cleveland
Lorain County
Georgia teen touts 315000 in scholarships from 30 schools
A Georgia student describes receiving offers totaling over 315000 from more than 30 colleges and explains steps she took that other students can follow to attract substantial scholarship aid. She outlines planning, timing, and outreach strategies used to maximize college financial aid opportunities.
Ohio State Edges Louisville 23 15 in sluggish win
Ohio State overcame a sluggish start to beat Louisville 23 15 Saturday. The Buckeyes defense held in the final quarter as the offense stalled but produced the necessary points to secure the victory on Page B.
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Ohio State
Louisville
Fire kills four inmates as doors trap prisoners in Forsyth jail
An auxiliary generator fire at Taney County Jail in Forsyth Missouri produced thick smoke that trapped 26 inmates behind electronically controlled doors. Four prisoners, three men and one woman, died. Firefighters used cutting torches and air bottles to reach cells. Eleven officers and a dispatcher were treated for smoke inhalation. 13 inmates hospitalized. Fire officials reported nearly 100 firefighters responded and smoke impeded rescue efforts.
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Forsyth
Correll
Missouri
Springfield
Taney County
Chuck Keithley
Individu
Ronald Hawkins
Branson
Migrating birds stop at Mari con Marsh each autumn
Vast numbers of birds migrate south to Mari con Marsh every autumn creating a delightful destination in September or October. The seasonal spectacle draws nature lovers and photographers to the marshlands during migration peak.
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Maricon Marsh
Miss Hawaii crowned Miss America in Atlantic City
Miss Hawaii Carolyn Suzanne Sapp won the Miss America title in Atlantic City. First runner-up was Miss New York Marisol Montallo, 23, second runner-up Miss Sancee Brown, 24, of Springfield, third runner-up Miss Iowa Isa Somoadi, 23, Muscatine, and fourth Miss Mississippi Mary Allison Hurdle, 24, Holly Springs. Sapp wept, knelt to be crowned, then waved, blew kisses, and pumped her fist.
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Hawaii
Carolyn Suzanne Sapp
America
New York
Marisol Montalvo
Holbrook
Sancee Brown
Springfield
Iowa
Iisa Somoadi
Muscatine
Mississippi
Mary Allison Hurdle
Holly Springs
Miss Sapp
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