Medina County Primary Shows Tight GOP Edge and Cliffhanger Races
Medina County turnout neared 17 000 with Republicans ahead of Democrats by 8931 to 7561. Wadsworth judge candidate James Foreman clung to a 100 vote lead in one precinct as Westfield Center waited. Sheriff Norman Stuart won big but Steve Hellis independent bid could swing votes. Roger Ingraham fed by experience won prosecutor race.
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AL Thomas Medina
Medina County
Margaret Davis
Foreman
James Foreman
Wadsworth
Phil Baird
Walter Hay
Common Pleas
Westfield Center
Medina City
Baird
Norman Stuart
Steve Helli
Big Steve
Stuart
Neil Gray
Gilligan calls for retirement over election snafu in Ohio
Gov. John J. Gilligan urges the retirement of Secretary of State Ted Brown after a voting machines failure in Cuyahoga County that forced polling place closures. Brown accuses Gilligan of blocking election reform. A federal judge extended polling hours to 11 59 p.m. to compensate for the disruption. Brown hints at a future gubernatorial run. Campaign talk continues for the November election with races in the 19th District and local sheriff support.
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Columbus
UPI
John J. Gilligan
Ted Brown
Cuyahoga County
Brown
Gilligan
Cleveland
Medina Dollars for Scholars To Door Solicits For Funds
Medina Dollars for Scholars will conduct its annual door to door solicitation Friday from 3 to 6 PM led by local chapter president Fred M. Greenwood. The group is now accepting loan applications with forms at Medina Senior High School or Medina Chamber of Commerce. To date 54 scholarships totaling 16050 dollars have been issued.
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Mike Warrell
Medina High School
Gary Musch
Sidney Fenn School
Medina
Augie Rios
Medina City Teachers Association
Ohio Association of Public School Employees
Ted Graham
Fred M. Greenwood
Leonard Morse
Medina Senior High School
Medina Chamber of Commerce
Medina County praised for smooth work amid statewide voting woes
Mrs. Davis credits the county board members from both parties and new staff with excellent cooperation and added counters for smoother operations. The piece contrasts with broader state problems, noting the Cuyahoga County fiasco and calls for punishment of culprits, disposal of voting machines, and a Cleveland re run of the election.
Robishaw Pleads Not Guilty in Medina Murder Case
Lodi resident Allen Robishaw pleaded not guilty to second degree murder in Municipal Court for the March 31 death of Marion C. Lewis. A preliminary hearing was set for May 10 at 1 45 p.m. The body was found on an overpass bridge at CR 15 and Interstate 71.
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Medina
Allen Robishaw
Lodi
Marion C. Lewis
Robishaw
CR 15
Interstate 71
Slow Ohio Count Continues in Democratic Primary
Ohio's Democratic presidential primary remains incomplete with court action possible to force a new election in parts. Humphrey leads at large, but McGovern dominates district delegates. Cleveland’s returns face challenges over foulups and marshals.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio
Hubert Humphrey
George McGovern
Humphrey
McGovern
Medina Lt Governor John W Brown Home Targeted in Break In
Medina officers investigated an apparent attempted break in at Lt Governor John W Brown's home at 410 Baxter. A neighbor reported a broken bedroom window and police found two jewelry boxes, muddy footprints, and yard leaves on a bed. Brown said he was at the home Monday night, voted Tuesday morning, and planned to return to check for losses.
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Medina
John W. Brown
Baxter
Francis Hedges
Brown
Columbus
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