Elyria weighs school closings amid kindness week
Elyria Schools face opposition as a plan to close Elyria West High Jefferson and Spring Valley elementary schools moves forward. Superintendent Schultz backs a transition committee while a 3-2 board vote last month approved the closures. About 50 opponents protested with signs. public comments were not allowed at the session.
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Elyria to raise budget 6 percent this year
The Elyria Finance Committee recommended a 22.8 million operating budget for the year, a 6 percent rise from last year’s 21.4 million. Most funds go to salaries with overtime cuts planned for police and fire departments. Police overtime was reduced by about 100 thousand dollars and firefighters by about 150 thousand. The city will hire new officers and firefighters to fill vacancies while examining overtime drivers.
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White knuckle time on snow filled bus routes
Elyria area schools face tense bus runs as up to three inches of snow fall overnight. No bus accidents reported but several minor fender benders occur with no injuries. Meteorologist says winter totals near 40 inches in North Ridgeville and other towns, with more snow possible late week and bitter cold expected this weekend.
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