Koscho resigns amid probe into office finances
Lorain City Auditor Kenneth J. Koscho resigned Friday and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in an investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing in his office. Prosecutors expect felony charges, while Koscho’s attorney said the meetings would be cooperative and no plea deal is guaranteed.
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Mayor threats Aztec move after plant blasts
Elyria mayor Michael Keys and city officials vow to pressure Aztec Catalyst to improve safety after two explosions destroyed part of the 555 Garden St plant. Ward 6 councilman Gerald Hammond supports relocation amid odor complaints, while Phillips Petroleum’s spokesman says the company will review clean up and causes. Officials warn weeks or months of evaluation before a safety plan emerges.
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Aztec
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Ex-worker recalls 1975 explosion in Elyria
Larry Simko, 26, was blown from Building No 7 at Aztec Catalyst Co in January 1975. The blast damaged the plant for about 100000 dollars, left him with a crushed shoulder, concussion, brain lesion and chemical burns to both eyes, prompting him to recount the accident.
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Larry Simko
Simko
Aztec Catalyst Co
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Cleanup completes after Elyria chemical disaster
Workers in moon suits and gas masks finished removing dangerous chemicals from Elyria after one of the city's worst accidents. Cleanup wrapped Friday night as officials cautioned the cause remains unknown and the site is secured.
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Wellington Fair Draws Crowds, Strains Town’s Streets
Wellington endures a summer surge as up to 30 000 visitors per day flood in for the fair. Traffic swells on Routes 18 and 58, residents report delays and near-misses, while local businesses split on the impact. Some see booming sales at the Party Center, others note softer weeks at garages and shops.
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