http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:30:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Voters in Avon soundly defeated to library issues, one for library operation and one for construction of a new facility. The operating levy went down 4,019 (65.79%) to 2,090 (34.21%), and the construction levy went down 4,128 (67.76%) to 1,964 (32.24%), according to complete but unofficial results from the Lorain County ... http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/avon-voters-reject-2-library-levies-oberlin-passes-grafton-fails/ Amendment 1 — Veterans Bonuses 7,429 of 10,317 precincts — 72 percent x-Yes, 1,560,134 — 72 percent No, 600,064 — 28 percent Amendment 2 — Livestock Regulations 7,381 of 10,317 precincts — 72 percent x-Yes, 1,412,539 — 64 percent No, 778,957 — 36 percent Amendment 3 — Permission for Casinos 7,529 of 10,317 precincts — 73 percent Yes, 1,195,110 — ... http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/casino-issue-getting-closer-as-results-pour-in/ Issue 4, the countywide half-percent sales tax hike, has been voted down. With 99.1 percent of precincts reporting, there were 47,014 no votes (57.75%) to 34,396 yes votes ( 42.25%). http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/issue-4-sales-tax-voted-down/ [caption id="attachment_39725" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Forrest Bullocks, Elyria Ward 2 councilman, won his race but was disheartened by the failure of Elyria\'s Issue 10. (Photo by Bruce Bishop, The Chronicle-Telegram.)"][/caption] Elyria Ward 2 Councilman Forrest Bullocks retained his seat, beating challenger Sandra Laubenthal 678 (67%) to 334 (33.00) but remained disheartened by ... http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/audio-clip-forrest-bullocks-calls-issue-10-results-devastating/ Issue 4, the countywide half-percent sales tax hike looks headed for a sound defeat. With 81 percent of precincts reporting, there were 40,086 no votes (58.17%) to 28,825 (41.83%). http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/issue-4-sales-tax-hike-looks-headed-for-defeat/ COLUMBUS — Ohio voters have opened their wallets to veterans, easily approving bonuses of up to $1,000 for those who served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq. Voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday authorizing $200 million in bonds to be issued to pay for the bonuses, which will amount to ... http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/ohio-voters-approve-bonuses-for-veterans/ [caption id="attachment_39715" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Mary Siwierka and her son, Evan. (Photo by Bruce Bishop, The Chronicle-Telegram.)"][/caption] Mary Siwierka was elected to an Elyria City Council at-large seat, receiving the most votes, 6479, of the nine candidates. Also elected were Michael Lotko III with 5,955 votes, Thomas G. Callahan with 5,740 votes and ... http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/mary-siwierka-top-vote-getter-in-elyria-council-at-large-race/ TRENTON, N.J. — Chris Christie, an aggressive former prosecutor who racked up a perfect conviction rate in public corruption cases and became the darling of New Jersey's Republican Party establishment, has unseated the deep-pocketed but unpopular Gov. Jon Corzine. Christie, 47, on Tuesday became the first member of his party in ... http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/republican-christie-captures-nj-governors-seat/ COLUMBUS — Ohio voters have delivered a victory to large farm operators, approving a new industry-dominated board to oversee livestock care. With 45 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday, the issue was leading 65 percent to 35 percent. The measure was designed to thwart efforts of animal rights groups such as the Humane ... http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/ohio-voters-approve-livestock-care-board/ The Associated Press has declared Ohio's state Issues 1 and 2 winners. Issue 1 authorizes the state to borrow about $200 million to provide compensation for veterans, and Issue 2 will create a state Livestock Care Standards Board. http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2009/11/03/ap-declares-ohios-issues-1-and-2-winners/