Project Fish targets 100 new jobs for Lorain County
Lorain officials tout Project Fish as a team effort to lure a business to Lorain County with a potential 100 jobs. On January 30 a city county state delegation scouted locations led by Mayor Anthony Krasienko and County Commissioner Ted Kalo, with Lorain Growth Partnership and Team Lorain County assisting. The lunch session featured Lorain service director Robert Gilchrist and an Ohio Department of Development representative discussing incentives.
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Lorain County
Polen Implement posts best year ever despite 2008 market crash
Polen Implement, Carlisle Township’s largest employer, expands its Lorain County footprint and plans a second location in Ashland County. Dick Polen credits diversification, international sales, and rising farm commodity prices for a record year, while stressing ongoing commitments and long-standing values.
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Curves Sees Health Club Boom Amid Tough Economy
Avon Lake Curves owner Jennie Geise says memberships are up and January was financially strong. She hired staff, issued December bonuses, and notes more customers use health insurance benefits. Despite caution, she tightens payroll and views health as a key investment.
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Jennie Geise
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Momentis Technology founder builds remote databases and sites
Avon resident Rick Stoffiere founded Momentis Technology as a home based firm to craft custom databases for law and management firms and develop nonprofit websites. His client base spans New York City Washington DC and Dallas, reducing regional risk.
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Rick Stoffiere
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New Era Begins for Lorain County Family Court
Judge James Walther was sworn in as Lorain County Family Court judge on Sunday marking the end of Judge Frank Horvath’s career and the merger of the Domestic Relations Court and Probate Court into the new Family Court.
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Lorain County
Vermilion Flood Evacuations Driven by Ice Jam
More than 20 homes off Riverside Drive in Vermilion were evacuated Sunday afternoon as floodwater rose. Fire departments, plus electric and gas crews, cut service to the affected houses while ice jams on the Vermilion River threatened additional flooding in coming days. A flood warning remained in effect for Lorain County.
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Lorain County Emergency Management Agency
Lorain County
Ice Fishermen Defend Standoff on Lake Erie Ice Floe
A group of ice fishermen trapped on a large Erie floe defend their choice to be there. Vermilion resident Chris Bogda said they would not have gone out if they expected the ice to split.
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