Lorain Council debate on lax code enforcement reforms
Lorain's Buildings and Lands Committee debated housing court delays and enforcement laxity. Councilman Dan Given pressed for faster citations while Assistant Law Director Mallory Holmes cited court consent concerns. The discussion covered docket records, foreclosures, and the balance between leniency and stricter penalties for code violations by landlords and owners.
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Lorain
Dan Given
Mallory Holmes
Holmes
Given
United States
Law Department
Leon Mason
Department of Building, Housing and Planning
Thad Hair
Mason
Lorain Municipal Court
Cook
Council
Chase Ritenauer
Mark Mihok
Lorain County
Realty Trac
Elyria
Ohio
Joe Koziura
Koziura
Avon Men’s Salon plans liquor service sparks council chatter
Avon officials discussed Premier Men’s Salons opening in Avon Commons and asking to serve beer or wine. Council members questioned age verification and franchise fits while noting no formal liquor permit restrictions yet. Planning director said it could resemble a barbershop with a drink policy as long as the barber remains sober.
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Avon
Avon Commons
Dan Urban
Bob Butkowski
Lakewood
Bryan Jensen
Bob
Butkowski
Urban
Beagle Beagle
Iave
Jensen
Jim Piazza
Piazza
Smoking Restrictions Considered in North Ridgeville Parks
North Ridgeville Parks Department weighs partial bans at four parks and sports complexes to curb smoking near children. Officials seek balance to avoid confrontations while relying on an honor system and potential police citations after council approval for enforcement. South Central Park, Frontier Park, Root Road complex, and Shady Drive fields identified as likely test sites.
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North Ridgeville
Parks and Recreation ‘Commission
Kevin Fougerousse
Fougerousse
Central Park
Bainbridge Road
Parks Department
South Central Park
Frontier Park
Mills Creek Lane
Root Road
Shady Drive
Incomplete IT Local Legislators Say Recession Hurts Jobs
Local legislators in Ohio acknowledge ongoing job losses and weak recovery amid the recession. They emphasize the need for measures to restore employment and stabilize the economy as businesses face closures and reduced hiring.
Kasich touts care subsidies and big tax cuts in state address
Governor Kasich urges maintaining subsidies for lower income families as incomes rise and proposes using 310 million dollars to coordinate county level public assistance and job services. He backs another 500 million in cuts and a 23 percent income tax reduction, while critics call the plan reality disconnected. He labels oil lobbyists' objections to tax hikes as a big fat joke and signals a broader reform agenda.
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Ohio
Senate
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Boardman
Keith Faber
GOP
Cliff Rosenberger
API Ohio
Chris Zeigler
Lake Erie
Chronicle staffers finalists for AP awards
Elyria The Chronicle Telegram and its staff are finalists for 17 AP ME awards for 2014 work. Winners are to be named at an AP meeting in May. Finalists include Kevin Aprile for best headline writer, Scott Petrak for best sports feature writer and best sports writer, Chris Assenheimer for best sports columnist, and the sports staff for best daily sports section and best sports event coverage. Other nominees include Brad Dicken for best news writer Anna Merrillo for best feature reporter Lisa Roberson for best breaking news coverage on the First Evangelical Lutheran Church fire Jon Wysochanski for best explanatory reporting, Bruce Bishop and Kristin Bauer for best photographer and best news photo, with Bauer also up for best photo essay and best feature photo.
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Scott Petrak
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Cleveland
Brad Dicken
Anna Merrilo
Lisa Roberson
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lorai
Jon Wysochanski
Bruce Bishop
Kristin Bauer
Bauer
Kyle Delligatti
Trial Traces Ambush Case From 1970s Aftermath
Testimony recounts a 2 12 am ambulance call to a trailer where Spencer was found shot. Alferio described barking and a Ford Ranchero outside. Perry Strader, 17, aided New's escape. his father Ezra drove him away. Strader later told deputies of involvement in a cover up and attempted confession calls. Elder Straders testified to county grand jury. no murder charge. Trial resumes today in Judge Miraldi's courtroom.
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Spencer
New
Glass
Strader
Zula Strader
Perry Strader
Lorain County Sheriff's Deputies
McClure
Straders
County Common Pleas
John Miraldi
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