Lorain Schools seek bond to fund $216 million rebuild
Lorain voters will decide this November on a 3.97 mill levy plus a 5 mill maintenance levy to fund a $216 million district rebuilding plan. The state would cover about $175 million, with funds overseen by a new Bond Issue Oversight Committee. The plan aims to build 13 new schools and repair others, addressing boiler, roof, and electrical problems while creating construction jobs and boosting local revenue.
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Ramps installed for handicapped across Elyria city intersections
The Chronicle Telegram reports Elyria will replace curbs with ramps at 32 intersections this summer under a $25 000 sidewalk project block grant. Safety Service Director Eric Rothgery said replacements began a month ago and will cover Eastern Heights University Heights and Abbe Road areas, with goals to complete all ramps over several years.
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County official quits to give more to God
Elyria Ohio based story reports Gregory Ballard, the county ombudsman and assistant county administrator, resigning to devote more time to his Friendship Baptist Church in Lorain. His last day will be Oct 4, with questions from commissioners about replacement. Ballard, 39, says secular duties will be secondary to church work and sermons. Commissioner David Moore questions need for a new assistant administrator. Ballard joined as ombudsman in Dec 1998 and took on additional duties in May 2000.
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Turnpike plaza plan sparks Amherst resident meeting
More than 40 Amherst residents filled Town Hall to protest an Ohio Turnpike travel plaza within city limits. They pressed legal counsel Thomas Amato on barriers, pollution from tractor trailers, noise from jake brakes, and property devaluation as plans include 10 foot and 4 foot earthen barriers and 95 parking spaces. Residents cited diesel fumes, lights into bedrooms, litter, trespassing, and theft as major concerns.
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Naming South Park Recreation Center and noise rule talk
Elyria City Council committee will discuss renaming South Park Recreation Center to The John Andrew Howard Recreation Center in memory of Judge John A. Howard, the first Black prosecutor in the state and the county's first African American judge. The meeting also considers updating the city noise ordinance. Howard, Elyria High School graduate and Franklin University Law School alum, inspired youth. West Recreation Center honors Charles R Hoagland.
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Engineers to examine Tappan for pollution
Elyria city officials said engineers will start next week examining underground areas at the Tappan Stove Plant on Garden Street to determine the extent of environmental pollution at the property and surrounding area.
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