Center Ridge widening seals fate of longtime hardware store
In North Ridgeville, Buescher Hardware on Center Ridge Road, open since 1936, enters a final sale as the city plans widening of Center Ridge Road. Owner Joe Buescher says the store is closing not due to finances but to being displaced by the road expansion, with local customers surprised by the timing.
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Riots erupt in West Baltimore as 15 officers hurt
Violence spread through West Baltimore as rioters pelted riot gear police with rocks and bottles, set police cars ablaze, and looted a pharmacy and mall. Gov. Hogan declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard after Freddie Gray's funeral sparked tension.
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Elyria names Jama as next superintendent at $138000
Elyria High School principal Tom Jama will become Elyria Schools superintendent August 1 under a three year contract paying $138,000 annually. Current Superintendent Paul Rigda, retiring July 31, earns $127,592. Jama’s current salary is $113,541. The board approved the succession plan at a special meeting.
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Invacare sells properties in leaseback deal
Invacare has sold its Elyria and North Ridgeville buildings and one in Sanford Florida for 23 million in a leaseback. IRG will lease the properties back to Invacare for about 2.27 million annually under a 20 year agreement.
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