Elyria City Council Approves 1.8 Million Budget Cuts Plan
Mayor Brinda unveils phase one reductions for 2015 trimming 34.5 full time posts. Health Department loses about 500000, parks and buildings also hit, while firefighters avoid layoffs. Union president and council leaders voice cautious support as details on contracts follow.
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Second Harvest progresses on $5 million food bank center
Julie Chase Morefield leads a tour of a Baumhart Road site where cement trucks pour the floor of a new $5 million food distribution center. The center will house offices and windows into the work area to remind staff of their mission serving more than 70 000 people across North Central Ohio.
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North Ridgeville OKs new three year firefighter contract
City Council unanimously approved a three year pact with Local 2129 IAFF running January 2015 to December 2017 with 2 percent raises each year. Firefighters continue paying 12.5 percent of health costs. base pay climbs to 60,426 in 2015, 61,634 in 2016 and 62,867 in 2017 amid earlier arbitration and settlement talks.
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Lorain Councilman Tony Richardson to resign Dec 31
Lorain councilman Tony Richardson announces his resignation effective December 31, ending his term early. The D at large member says he will join the Nord Foundation as a program manager, citing potential conflicts of interest and a desire to spend more time with family. He notes his years on the council since 2012 and his growth.
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Browns Receiver Wears Justice Shirt Before Bengals Game
Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins wore a black T-shirt reading Justice for Tamir Rice and John Crawford before the Sunday game at FirstEnergy Stadium. He spoke of his 2-year-old son and the need to prevent similar deaths by police. The Browns lost 30 0 to the Bengals.
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