U S pushes for limits as Israel strikes draw ire at UN
U S ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield urged Israel to curb strikes on schools and humanitarian sites in Gaza at a UN Security Council session as the war nears its one year mark. She highlighted UNRWA shelter casualties and called for fundamental changes in engagement rules to protect civilians and aid workers.
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Swenk casts lone NO as $7,000 settlement passes
The council approved a $7,000 settlement 6-1 with Swenk as the only dissent. The measure lacked an emergency clause while Armbruster’s departure and return prompted questions about the deal. Swenk criticized “demanding money” and taxpayer stewardship, noting the original request was about $27,000.
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Texas eyes law to screen for undocumented patients
Texas moves to require hospitals in state health plans to ask patients about citizenship status similar to Florida. Gov Abbott says the measure will curb costs borne by taxpayers. The law, effective Nov. 1, aims to shield public funds while providers may decline to share status data with authorities.
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Ohio Supreme Court clears language on districting ballot
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld most of the ballot description for Issue 1, ruling two sections misleading but keeping six others intact. The decision allows the amendment aimed at replacing map drawing with a 15 member citizen commission to proceed, with two sections to be rewritten by the ballot board. The ruling was 4-3 with a Democratic dissent.
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New Elyria Fire Station Aims to Improve Coverage
Fire officials say southeast Elyria wards lack adequate coverage as housing grows, with over 300 new homes in the zone the new station would protect. Fire Chief Joe Pronesti believes four stations can be run without extra staff, while opponents seek quicker response times. A 2023 study by Kramer and Associates recommended a fourth station at Reaser Pointe Crossing.
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Township board votes after delay on annexation issue
McConnell and Deidrick named to top board posts. Hess of the Township Board of Zoning Appeals updates volunteers on a proposed 142 acre Oberlin annexation the city wants for a high tech park. McConnell abstains due to a farming contract. The board may hire a Columbus lawyer to clarify legal rights. The Lorain County Commissioners have not voted, Oberlin law director withdrew the petition. The board approves bills including a $66,000 chip and seal payment. Nine residents applied for open township jobs. two resigned in August over management style.
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Katelyn Evrard
William Forthofer
Joshua Mack
Brady McCann
Michael L. Schmidt
Mohrman
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