Gas spill cleanup monitored as Gastown works to recover fuel
Officials say cleanup of the Gastown fuel spill is progressing with about 820 gallons recovered of 3,000 spilled. The Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations monitors pumping from trenches as Gastown reports spread within six months and prepares remedial action plans. Avon Lake estimates about 5,000 dollars in overtime costs with reimbursements to follow.
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Avon Lake
Walker
Avon-Belden Roads
Gastown
Chris Schulz
Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations
Vincent Urbin
Amherst Residents Asked to Save Water
Amherst faces a severe water shortage due to heat wave demand and a waterline break. Don Woodings, superintendent of utilities, urges residents to conserve immediately and curb high uses between noon and 10 pm, including lawn watering and pool filling.
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Amherst
Don Woodings
Wellington woman wins Lorain County Fair husband calling contest
Diane Brietkrenz of Wellington out shouted 17 contestants to win the fairs second annual husband calling contest. Her 30 second bid referenced buying a van and drew cheers from 600 in the grandstands. Others used outfits and humor as judges noted creative performances. WEOL radio co sponsors with the fair board, and emcee James led the event, inspired by a similar Iowa State Fair idea.
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Diane Brietkranz
Wellington
Lorain County
Diane
WEOL
Diane Brietkrenz
Brietkrenz
Lorain County Fair
Harrison Ford
Henry
Linda Husk
Grafton
Cheryl Ferguson
Victoria’s Secret
Steven
Ferguson
Mike Janes
James
Lorain County Fair Board
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Schulz
Bureau
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Jennifer Nichols
Lake Erie
Lorain County Emergency Management Agency
Ohio
Bill Rider
Findlay
Finast
Sheffield
North Ridge Road
Lake Ave
By Brett
Willets Child Life
Stride Rite
Reebok
Converse
Greg Horvaths
Jerry
Ohio Edison
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Energy
Elyria
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