Spill aftermath haunts Wellington resident and river fears
Wellington resident Allan Corral worries about long term contamination after Sunoco Logistics gasoline spill that dumped 116,760 gallons on Maple Street last Thursday. Fifty people from 31 homes were evacuated as firefighters contained the blaze and officials warned of benzene and other toxins near the Black River.
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Allan Corral
Wellington Township
Corral
Black River
Sunoco Logistics
Maple Street
Sunoco
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
North Ridgeville eyes ban on feeding deer
Ridgeville City Council plans an ordinance to make feeding deer a misdemeanor in an effort to curb garden damage and deer gatherings. Mayor Gillock notes rising issues with deer trampling yards while Councilwoman Ruth Ward and Councilman Olesen push for February consideration with local parks and resident reports as context.
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North Ridgeville
David Gillock
Robert Olesen
Ruth Ward
Andrew Crites
Council
Olesen
Sandy Ridge
Metro Parks Reservation
Wellington Crossing to Get Gates and Lights near Fairgrounds
The PUCO approved safety upgrades for several railroad crossings including Wheeling & Lake Erie at Fairgrounds Street in Wellington near Lorain County Fairgrounds. The project, costing about 150000 dollars, will include flashing lights and crossing gates funded by federal funds. Wellington officials did not request the improvements.
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Wellington
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Lorain County Fairgrounds
PUCO
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
Fairgrounds
County Fairgrounds
Matt Butler
Wellington Crossing
ODOT Route 57 project delays draw concern in Elyria
Elyria mayor Holly Brinda voices worry as federal funds for reconfiguring the Interstate 90 and Route 57 interchange near Midway Mall face possible years of delay after ODOT delayed several road projects. The $28 million Elyria project advanced marginally as NOACA approved it.
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Elyria
Holly Brinda
Midway Mall
Ohio
Department of Transportation
Northeast Ohio
Firefighters call for removal of Eaton Township chief
A broad no confidence letter signed by 21 members of the Eaton Township Fire Department urges trustees to replace Fire Chief Jason Brooks after less than a year on the job. Brooks declined to comment as trustees consider next steps with legal counsel.
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Eaton Twp
Eaton Township Fire Department
Jason Brooks
Brooks
Kyle Urig
Eaton Township Fire Department Association
Linda Morrison
Matt Hignett
Morrison
Costa Serena death toll climbs to eleven near Giglio
The Costa Serena cruise ship’s death toll rises to eleven as rescue teams search the waters near Giglio Island in Tuscany. The Costa Concordia lies on its side nearby, marking a deadly maritime disaster that drew international attention.
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Giglio
Italy
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