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In 1951, Ethel’s social activism led her to run for the Grand Rapids Charter Commission, becoming one of the first two Black women to ever run for public office in the city. Coe ran again in 1955, but this time for the Board of Education. Although she lost both races, Coe paved the way for Grand Rapids women in politics and social activism.

In 1951, Ethel’s social activism led her to run for the Grand Rapids Charter Commission, becoming one of the first two Black women to ever run for public office in the city. Coe ran again in 1955, but this time for the Board of Education. Although she lost both races, Coe paved the way for Grand Rapids women in politics and social activism.

In 1951, Ethel’s social activism led her to run for the Grand Rapids Charter Commission, becoming one of the first two Black women to ever run for public office in the city. Coe ran again in 1955, but this time for the Board of Education. Although she lost both races, Coe paved the way for Grand Rapids women in politics and social activism.

Last call at CNY lakeside tavern after 60 years: ‘Covid just killed us’ Updated Dec 15, 2020; Posted Dec 14, 2020 The Amber Inn, a neighborhood bar along Otisco Lake since the 1950s, is closing for good because of Covid.Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com Facebook Share Marietta, N.Y. — For the past 60-plus years, the Amber Inn was one of very few bars to grab a beer near Otisco Lake. Dairy farmers would stop in for a belt or two before the afternoon milking. Shift workers would sip a...