Lorain seeks new health leader
Lorain seeks a new health commissioner as Kathy Boylan steps down. Mayor Chase Ritenauer says the departure followed failed attempts to finalize a written agreement detailing Boylan’s duties and compensation. Boylan notes Elyria’s contract was submitted but not approved by Lorain.
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Lorain
Lorain City
Kathy Boylan
Elyria
Chase Ritenauer
Boylan
Ritenauer
Lorain District
Elyria Faces $400000 More Budget Cuts Proposed
City officials outline a 2015 budget plan reducing nearly 1.9 million plus 400000 more. Mayor Holly Brinda cites ongoing firefighter contract talks as the path to further cuts while not targeting the Fire Department beyond a mechanic and secretary loss. Police avoid sworn layoffs but face two civilian and one clerical job reductions. Council members urge balanced across all departments.
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Elyria
Holly Brinda
Brinda
Fire Department
Madison
Mark Craig
14Th Ward
Car Crash Into House Triggers Gas Leak in Elyria
Jeffrey Thomas 36 of Cleveland and Akela Tillman 29 were in a Chevy Impala that left East Avenue and struck a house at 1237 East Ave. The crash damaged the foundation and gas line. Thomas was charged with reckless operation. both victims were treated with non life threatening injuries.
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Elyria
Jeffrey Thomas
Cleveland
East Avenue
Akela Tillman
Thomas
East Ave
Russ van Wormer
Anthony Robinson
Michael MacLaren
MacLaren
Tillman
University Hospitals
Elyria Medical Center
MetroHealth Medical Center
Columbia Gas
Chris Costantino
Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
Center Ridge road funding eyed via license fee hike
Center Ridge and Lear Nagle road widening remains unfunded after voters rejected an $8 million bond. Mayor Gillock proposes raising the vehicle license tax by 5 to 20 to cover about 2 million of the 2.5 million city share, with 140000 expected yearly from 32909 vehicles. The plan is sent to Streets Committee for review.
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North Ridgeville
Center Ridge
Lear-Nagle
David Gillock
Center Ridge Road
Council
Gillock
Cuyahoga County
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Tim Pope
Oberlin students denied grade suspension amid protests
Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov refused to suspend grades for the rest of the semester despite a petition signed by about 1,300 students led by Kiki Acey. The college extends deadlines for incomplete requests and pass no pass changes as protests continue against police killings of Garner, Rice, and Brown.
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Oberlin College
Marvin Krislov
Krislov
Kiki Acey
Eric Garner
Tamir Rice
Michael Brown
Acey
Garner
Rice
Brown
Cleveland
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