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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2001
Page
7
North Ridgeville residents report oxygen bubbles in tap water prompting questions. City Engineer Stewart Lovece says cold Lake Erie water holds dissolved oxygen and forms bubbles when pumped into lines, calling it natural and harmless. He jokes about “free Perrier water” as the cause is explained.
Elyria officials vote to void the remainder of York International's tax abatement and seek recovery of past abated funds. The Tax Incentive Review Board found York failed job creation obligations, reducing abatements in recent years and moving to recoup about $2.4 million in savings while $645,474 was paid. InnoTech must continue a school payment after missing targets. other six companies upheld abatements.
A 34 year old Lorain man Fernando Carrion was found guilty of rape and sexual imposition plus five counts of gross sexual imposition for abusing two sisters starting when they were about ten. He faces 5 to 25 years for the rape plus time added for a prior felony burglary. The seven woman jury deliberated about five hours before verdicts were reached.
An internal audit of the state's first privately run prison shows CiviGenics failed to meet several operating standards including safety and health tasks. The state will not renew its contract due to high staff turnover, with 56 percent since opening in February 2000 and six warden changes.
Environmentalists fear a Bush presidency will reshape water pollution rules, potentially weakening federal oversight on clean water. Ohio groups note past enforcement gaps under Governor Voinovich and await Congress to modernize statutes, while business advocates hope clearer nationwide standards emerge.
Sheffield Lake Mayor Gary Mingee and former safety director Michael Fusco move to dismiss lawsuits against City Council in Common Pleas and Federal courts. Attorneys say the voluntary dismissals reflect a conciliatory shift after recall election friction and a new atmosphere in council.
Elyria Schools officials announced updated state results showing gains on the ninth grade proficiency tests. In October 45 percent passed writing, 42 percent reading, 28 percent math, 36 percent citizenship, and 26 percent science. The test measures knowledge expected of entering ninth graders and can be retaken annually through high school.
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