Patching not practical
The gym floor at Wellington High School is symbolic of the district's buildings as a whole. State of the art when it was installed, the rubber flooring has outlived its useful life and must be replaced.
But the school district does not have the funds to replace the floor -- much less entire schoo ...
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Wreck requires inquiry
Editor's note: This editorial appeared in the Jan. 14, 1960 edition of the Wellington Enterprise, the first issue published following the Jan. 10, 1960 train derailment which resulted in four deaths and dozens of injuries, 50 years ago this week.
It would be demanding the obvious to insist tha ...
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Don't cut school funds
While state lawmakers debate how to balance the biennial budget, we would ask them to read the Ohio Constitution, and particularly Article 6 which reads in part "The General Assembly ... will secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools throughout the state..."
Following a protracted ...
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Agreement a bad deal
It would appear the Wellington schools are finally rid of Jerry Camp after terminating his contract (again) last week on the grounds of immorality, gross inefficiency, violating the policies of the board of education, and good and just cause. Unfortunately, the termination only protects Wellington ...
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We must save transit
The elimination of Lorain County Transit's fixed routes at the end of this year would be devastating for many in Lorain County, who depend on the buses for transportation.
Of the 300 jobs the county estimates will be lost as a result of the move, some certainly belong to individuals working here ...
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Are voters to blame?
The county auditor has issued his report on the 2009 triennial update of property values across the county. The news is not good for the village or the school district.
Total tax valuation fell 8 percent in the village and about 6 percent in the school district. This translates into lost real est ...
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