Medina Adopts 2 Percent Income Tax by Unanimous Vote
Medina city council approved a one half percent income tax effective Oct l for five years by a 6-0 vote amid concerns over cost to business. The levy aims to raise about $200,000 first year with allocations to capital improvements streets police fire recreation and administration. Some residents and business leaders urged restraint while supporters argued it reflects a broader tax base shift in the county.
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Medina
Ohio
Medina County
Brunswick
Wadsworth
Larry Schmith
The
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Schmith
Charles Workman
Tru-Fit Screw
Robert Repp
Fred Greenwood
Greenwood
Robert Jones
Root
Petrigala
Bernard Urban
Ecologically Speaking Trees Benefit Air and Wildlife
Trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen while filtering dust and reducing noise. They provide habitat for wildlife and beautify environments, offering ecological and visual benefits.
Cause of Soyuz 11 deaths linked to pressure drop
A non-Soviet source says Soviet scientists reported a sudden cabin pressure drop caused air bubbles in the bloodstream, killing cosmonauts Georgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Victor Patsayev during their return. The bulletin notes the three deaths and cites a condition similar to divers' bends.
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James C. Jackson
Moscow
UPI
Georgy Dobrovolsky
Vladislav Volkov
Victor Patsayev
Salyut Space Station
Michener Donation Funds New Kent State Art Collection
Author James A. Michener contributes 100000 dollars to Kent State University’s art school to acquire works for a planned collection. Director Elmer L. Novotny notes the gift requires purchases through donations and 62 works have already been pledged, with pieces by Italian French English and American artists shaping the James A. Michener Collection.
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Kent
James A. Michener
Kent State University
School of Art
Michener
America
Kent State
Elmer L. Novotny
Novotny
Six County Accidents Injure Three and Theft Reported
Six accidents were reported in the county with three injuries. David Drayer, 19, of Seville, was hurt when his motorcycle left the road on CR 60 near Medina at 1 30 p m. Kenneth Ames, 23, of Akron and William Leonard, 18, of Benton La , were injured after their car left Interstate 80 S in a construction zone. Margaret Kelley, 26, of Lodi, was injured when struck from the rear on Rt 42 south of Brunswick by Walter Morgan, 71, of Brunswick. A theft at Iron Wood Golf Course in Hinckley involved candy, cigarettes and golf equipment valued at 500 dollars. William Wallace, 16, of Medina County, died in a one car crash in Jefferson County late last night. Details are incomplete.
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State Patrol
David Drayer
Seville
CR 60
Medina
Kenneth Ames
Akron
William Leonard
Benton
Margaret Kelley
Lodi
Rt. 42
Brunswick
Iron Wood
State Road
Hinckley
Medina County
William Wallace
Jefferson County
Servagas Corp Expands With 30,000 Gallon Gas Tank
Lodi firm installs a 30 000 gallon gas tank at its Wean Street plant as part of a broad expansion. The office building is doubled in size, two loading buildings rise, and new equipment will improve regional service.
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Lodi
Servagas Corp
Wean St
York Township trustees oppose piggyback tax use
York Township trustees go on record opposing using piggyback tax to fund anything but county debt payoff. They urge park board and mental health board programs be presented as a levy to voters. Hinckley trustees echoed opposition. Also, Marvin Morlock was appointed to the Appeals Board and underground cable work authorized on Wolff Road. Rubbish dumping on township roads will be prosecuted. The York Garden Club was praised for cemetery beautification.
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York
York Township
John Oberholtzer
Medina Park Board
Medina Mental Health Board
Park Board
Mental Health Board
Hinckley Township
Wolff Road
York Garden Club
Township Cemetery
Week in review hints at city and water issues
Fragmented notes point to a review of local topics including transportation, pollution, swimming events, and population concerns. Residents complain about deficits and financial adjustments while a city reels under ambitious development plans and a looming skyscraper project.
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Medina City
AL Thomas
Jack Kelly
Gazette
Mike Dungjen
KSU Art
Walter Morgan
Servagas
Marvin Morlock
Theodore Hoddinott
Village Jewelers
Ias
Jake Erie
Medinay
Lic
Aqetty
MT. Olivet
Tbjunswiek
Courc
Telus Mavor
Carl Ola
Sleveland
ZnNaewi
SK Hall
Jones Zovs
Palle BO
PTL
Jeff Weber
Paris
Lesdfrs
Vower
By Joe Kelly
Souni-sipe
Uilford
Wryone
Lake
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