Elyria approves long term utility rate increases
Elyria City Council passes a package of 45 ordinances raising water sewer and trash fees for 20 years to fund city water and sewer system improvements. The plan includes higher monthly bills now and projections of 55.25 for water and 79.52 for sewer by 2028 while addressing Black River pollution and aging pipes.
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Buckeye Fans Pack Bars for Big Ohio State Game
Elyria, Avon and Sheffield bars hosted large Buckeyes crowds on Monday night as Ohio State dominated or faltered on big screens. A Buffalo Wild Wings in Elyria drew scarlet and grey waves as fans shouted after runs, tackles and miscues, celebrating Beanie Wells’s hard charges.
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Sheffield
Ohio State
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Wells
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Midway Mall not closing despite several store closures
Elyria report says Midway Mall remains open as a few stores end leases or close in coming weeks. Hallmark at Amy's Hallmark end of lease nearby and Dairy Queen and New York & Co. also plan to close. Centro Properties Group spokeswoman says rumor of overall mall closure is false and replacements are being sought.
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Midway Mall
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Centro Properties Group
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Lorain County
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Sears
Amy's Hallmark
Hallmark
Molly Gregory
New York & Co
Dairy Queen
Godorov
Centro
International Council of Shopping Centers
Former Lorain official admits theft in office over extra vacation time
Former Lorain County Chief Deputy Recorder Phil Bedleski pleaded guilty to a theft in office charge for taking more vacation time than entitled. The 52 year old faces up to five years in prison and resigned July 28 after a confrontation with County Recorder Judy Nedwick. Interim Chief Deputy Recorder Mirta Remaili later found Bedleski credited himself with an extra week of vacation starting in 2004.
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Judy Nedwick
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Mark Stewart
Nedwick
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Critics oppose Oberlin sanctuary resolution in third reading
An amended Oberlin City Council sanctuary resolution faces a third reading amid opposition from anti illegal immigration groups. Supporters say the measure stops short of a sanctuary city label while critics warn it would strain city services and hinder law enforcement.
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County to staff Pick up after yourselves
Elyria reports budget cuts force county judges to clean their own offices as five of fifteen custodians were laid off. Common Pleas Judge James Miraldi says he will handle janitorial duties, while Administrative Judge Edward Zaleski notes case law requires commissioners to provide courthouse cleaning services.
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Common Pleas
James Miraldi
Edward Zaleski
Ohio
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