Ford expands Ohio Assembly Plant with $200 million investment
Ford Motor Co. announced a $200 million upgrade at the Ohio Assembly Plant that will support 150 jobs. The Avon Lake Sheffield and Sheffield Lake site employs 1,650 and began F-650 and F-750 production last year after shifting from a Mexican plant. The move is part of a $9 billion UAW deal to create or retain 8,500 U.S. hourly jobs in four years. Local officials call it a long term manufacturing commitment.
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Elyria voters mostly back bond for schools and stadium
Updated Elyria survey shows 54.2 percent would likely vote yes on a bond for new schools and an athletic complex. Support has slipped from 61 percent since November, but District officials remain optimistic the master plan can proceed.
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Trump sweeps five primaries to push presumptive nominee status
Donald Trump wins all five Republican primaries on Tuesday across the Eastern Seaboard, boosting his delegate count and declaring himself presumptive nominee. Hillary Clinton takes four of five Democratic contests, Bernie Sanders wins Rhode Island, widening the gap toward convention delegates.
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Republic drops plan to close Butternut Ridge Road
Republic Services has withdrawn a request to close a 0.85 mile stretch of Butternut Ridge Road between its Lorain County landfill and nearby private property. Neighbors and road users opposed the vacation, urging that a road crossing be pursued instead. a public hearing by Lorain County commissioners had been planned.
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Wellington Quiet Zone Push Advances for Rail Noise
Wellington Village Council awaits CSX approval to create a railroad quiet zone within the village. Mayor Hans Schneider credited Village Administrator Steve Pyles for filing the necessary paperwork. all five council members supported the resolution.
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