River plan fees fear Port Authority will break vows
In Lorain the Port Authority faces opposition as it reconsiders zoning along the Black River and a plan to close the east side boat launch. Critics warn promised protections may falter if the 1 mill levy renewal passes on May 3, while supporters press for continued funding for a new launch and a lakefront park.
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River Plan
Port Authority
Lorain
Black River
Joe Casteel
Avon Lake housing project seeks zoning change and grant
Builders plan two 12 unit accessible apartment blocks behind Learwood Square in Avon Lake. Maximum Independent Living President Steve Hansler says a zoning change and a HUD grant are needed. The city will require Planning Commission and City Council approval after three readings. Judy Murray backs the plan with conditions.
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Avon Lake
Learwood Square
Lear and
Walker Roads
Steve Hansler
Maximum Independent Living
Cleveland
Parma
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department
Planning Commission
Judy Murray
Ward 1
Nursing home worker admits he hit patient
Elyria Avon nursing home case sees Noel R. Neece Jr. plead guilty to felonious assault and related charges for punching a 78 year old resident at Good Samaritan Skilled Nursing. He agreed to testify against administrator Charlotte Lazzaro who faces obstructing justice and other charges. Jury selection in her case began.
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Elyria
Avon
Noel R. Neece Jr
Sheffield Lake
Common Pleas
Good Samaritan
Netce
Charlotte Lazzaro
Lazzaro
Nursing Home
Edward M. Zaleski
Neece
Ridgeville bus plan draws fire at school meeting
North Ridgeville parents criticized the district’s plan to end door to door busing for high school students and add six satellite pickup spots. They cited Sugar Ridge Road as unsafe while board members defended the cuts as necessary to secure a state loan of over $800000.
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North Ridgeville
Board of Education
Sugar Ridge Road
Sugar Ridge
Elyria
Kim Stermole
Sugar Ridge Rd
Linda McMillen
Roseanne Johnson
R-3
Traut
Lou
Schools oppose tax break for AAR Inc project
North Ridgeville's Board of Education president said the district cannot support another tax abatement as it pursues a 7.9 mill levy. Treasurer Susan Bement plans to vote against a proposed 37 500 square foot AAR Inc building on Mills Road, a decision that would cost about 12000 annually. Plans will go to the Planning Commission tonight.
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North Ridgeville
Board of Education
Vicki East
Jeffry Armbruster
Susan Bement
AAR Inc
Bement
Reinvestment Community Board
Council
Chamber of Commerce
Mills Road
East
AAR
Planning Commission
Federal offices close for Nixon mourning on Wednesday
Federal offices will close on a national day of mourning for former President Richard Nixon. The Postal Service suspends regular mail and window service while mail processing continues. Lorain County and Elyria Lorain offices stay open. Flags at half staff through May 22. Schools face snow-day makeups and no district observances planned.
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Richard M. Nixon
Postal Service
Federal Office of Personnel Management
Lorain County
Elyria
Lorain
Holly Brinda
Brinda
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