Budget tax compromise heads to Gov. Strickland in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers clear a budget compromise delaying the final 21 percent income tax cut begun in 2005 to fill an $850 million gap. The plan preserves education funding while sparing school districts from cuts, with passage in the Senate and House and mixed Republican opposition.
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House
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Medina
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Lorain council weighs tax credit cut amid budget shortfall
City budget projections show 2010 revenue of 25.9 million and expenses of 27.6 million creating a 1.7 million shortfall that would cost 30 city jobs. Officials debate reducing a tax credit expected to raise up to 3 million annually while emergency clause faces contention.
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Greg Holcomb
D-6th Ward
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Eddie Edwards
Craig Snodgrass
Melanie Szabo
Tim Howard
Mickey Silecky
Karen Shawver
Charlie Becker
Lorain
Mitch Fallis
Council
City to run St. Joe's center amid rent plan
Service Director Robert Gilchrist leads a transition team to save St. Joe's or find alternate space as South Shore faces closure. The plan hinges on city management during the six month VA funded stay with potential city ownership at any time. City Council votes Monday at City Hall.
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Robert Gilchrist
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City Hall
State jobs office stays in Lorain for 18 more months
Ohio officials including Matt Lundy Joe Koziura and Sue Morano win a decision to retain 36 Jobs and Family Services positions in Lorain County. The downtown Lorain lease at 209 Fourth St. is extended to June 2011 keeping state employment and local revenue in the area.
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State Department of Jobs and Family Services
Matt Lundy
Delyria
Joe Koziura
Dlorain
Sue Morano
D-Lorain
Akron
Richmond Heights
Lorain County
Fourth St
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Camden Township man swindled in Webscam hoax
A Camden Township man lost about $62,700 in a Web scam after an online message claimed Sgt. John Moore of the United States Marines found $25 million in currency in Iraq and needed funds to bring it to the United States. He sent 24 Western Union transfers and shared banking details before authorities investigated.
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Lorain County
States
U.S
Sgt. Moore
Western Union
United Kingdom
Sheriff’s Office
Robbery in Elyria Targets Man After Car Stop
Elyria police say a man was robbed at gunpoint near 500 Delaware Ave after getting out of a car. Two masked suspects demanded cash and marijuana, took $340 a video game and car keys, then fled. Victim sustained minor facial injuries. No suspects yet.
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