Rail Strike Threatens Ohio Businesses As UPU Reports
Grocers and coal miners relying on rail service face mounting losses as the United Transportation Union strike against Norfolk and Western Railway stretches into the week. The disruption, costing an estimated 500 000 dollars per day, jeopardizes supplies for 4900 customers served by the railroad in Ohio.
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United Press International
Ohio
United Transportation Union
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Buckeye
N&w
Washington
UTU
Cleveland
Winston- Salem
N.C
Bristol
West Virginia
Kentucky
Alaska Oil Topic At Medina Rotary Meeting
Medina Rotary will host Al V. Cervenka of Marathon Oil July 29 at D Amico's to discuss opening a new oil frontier on Alaska's North Slope and industry challenges in rugged terrain. Cervenka, a Texas native with degrees from St Edwards and Houston, leads Ohio Petroleum Council tax efforts and serves on API committees.
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Medina
al V. Cervenka
Marathon Oil
D’amico
S. Cervenka
Alaska
Cervenka
Granger
Texas
Findlay
Ohio
St. Edwards University
Austin
University of Houston
Marathon
Ohio Petroleum Council
Heart Group Backs Cleveland Plan At July Board Meeting
The American Heart Association Northeast Ohio Chapter voted to participate in the Cleveland Plan for a new community group under the Commission on Health and Social Services, pending state and national approval. National policy blocks united drives. The chapter will forward documents to its National office seeking approval.
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American Heart Association
Northeast Ohio
Cleveland
Community Org
Commission On Health and Social Services
Board of
United Way
Commission
Heart Association
Robert K. Williams
Sixteen Run For Honey Queen at Medina County Fair
Sixteen contestants compete for the Honey Queen title at the Medina County Fair with Friday 7 p.m. judging before the Honey Bee Stakes Harness Race. The winner receives 35 dollars and a trophy. first and second alternates earn 25 and 20 dollars respectively, with a 15 dollar Miss Personality award. The queen will represent Medina County at the Ohio State Fair Pageant in Columbus and participate in the Road Runners Parade on Aug. 8.
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Sam’ Boyer Medina
Medina County
Barbara Gatens
Wadsworth
Cheryl Bruegman
Highland
Jamie Gordon
Brunswick
Peggy Orlowsky
Claudia Rom
Cloverleaf
Phoebe Klintworth
Black
Seville
Lynn Starkey
Sterling Sechrist
Robert Brenner
Medina
Edwin Rice
Rice
Columbus
Fair Board
Newton Standen
River Board Sets Special Meeting Over Huntington School Closing
Black River Board of Education schedules a special meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Black River High School to discuss closing Huntington Elementary School. Citizens Committee petitions with 412 signatures urged rescission, which the board declined 3 to 2. Dan Nesbett leads the committee and invites all district residents to attend.
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River Board
Spencer
Black River Board of Education
Black River High School
Huntington
Citizens Committee
Dan Nesbett
Hungtinton
Citizens’ Committee
County Fair Demolition Derby Seeks Reach for Entries
Medina reports remaining starting slots for the County Fair Demolition Derby on Tuesday August 3 at 8 pm. Three men heats of 12 cars and one 12 car powder puff race. Heat winners earn 20 dollars plus a trophy. Final placers win 100 75 50 35 and 25 dollars. Entry costs 14 dollars with 10 dollars refunded after tow-off by noon Wednesday.
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Medina
Newton Standen
Standen
Art Reedy
Chuck Davis
Wadsworth
Bernard Tighe
William Hilty
Valley City
Chester Queberg
Lodi
Jim Leonhart
Fair Board
Gallucci Chevrolet
Cal Wible
Valley View Towing
Lloyd’s Auto Service
Seville
C.W. Sommer
Mumford’s
Litchfield
P.O
Council To Vote On City Rezoning In Medina
Medina City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. to vote on a 196 acre annexation from Montville the L&K rezoning at 431 W Liberty St and the Northwest sewer line from State Rd to Abbeyville and W Liberty St. The meeting in the municipal court covers Urban Planning Assistance and grading draining and paving contracts for Birch Hill Miner Dr Walter Rd and Longview Rd.
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Medina
Montville
L&k
W. Liberty Street
State Road
Abbeyville
Birch Hill
Miner Drive
Walter Road
Longview Road
Homer's Gun Club Sponsors Barbecue Dinner
The Homer Gun Club hosts a chicken barbecue at Wildwood Lakes on August 1. Tickets must be bought in advance from Homerville businesses or club members to gauge turnout. Dinner is served at 1 and 5 p.m. featuring half chicken and assorted sides.
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Homerville
Homer Gun Club
Wildwood Lakes
David Barnes
Barnes
Ohio House Faces Second Budget Crisis
The Ohio General Assembly plans swift action on a one month 222.2 million August budget as July funds expire. The Senate has cleared the measure while the two year budget moves through committees. The House recesses Thursday until Aug 10 with reconvening tonight.
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Ohio House
Columbus
UPI
Ohio General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
Assembly
House
Senate Ways and Means
Finance Committee
Brunswick High School Concert Band Shines at Pops Concert
The Brunswick High School Concert Band conducted by Albert Sego delivered a strong annual Pops Concert indoors due to weather. Soloists Cindy Jakabck, Stephanie Morton, and Sue Dormer impressed with alto sax and cornet pieces. The program mixed marching band energy with orchestral pops and even operatic moods, with a standout opener Mountain Fever. Catch the show at the Medina County Fair grandstand Friday Aug 6 between 3 and 4 p.m.
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Brunswick
Pierre Boulez
Cleveland Orchestra
Brunswick High School
Albert Sego
Cindy Jakabck
Stephanie Morton
Aida
Medina County Fair
Gazette
Sam’ Boyer
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Sherry Hitzelberger
Debra Ann Werner
Melissa Ramsey
Kathy Wolff
Fair ‘Derby
Homer’s Gun Club
Agriculture, Commerce and Labor
Senate Environmental Affairs Committee
House Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Lake Erie
John J. Gilligan
University Boards of
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GOP
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Vincent Abato
Stevie
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James Davidson
Albert Emerson
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