Lorain approves $65 million tunnel to curb sewer overflows
Lorain City Council on Monday OK’d a 2000-foot $65 million tunnel project to be built parallel to Broadway, reaching 120 feet deep and aimed at preventing sewer overflows and meeting federal and state Clean Water laws. Walsh Super Excavators and Electrical Corporation of America will perform the dig with local hires given priority. The plan, expected to start in March and last about three years, follows a local hiring ordinance passed in November.
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Lorain
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Walsh Super Excavators
St. Louis
Pat Riley
Ohio Supreme Court
Bret Schuster
4Th Ward
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Yuhas
City removes remaining light poles at All Pro Freight Stadium
Avon Mayor Jim Smith says the city dismantled the last four 120 foot light poles at All Pro Freight Stadium as it probes last year toppling incident. Wind forecasts prompted rapid removal with a report on pole status due by week’s end to decide replacement or repair.
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Avon
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All Pro Freight Stadium
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State of the Union aims at easing economic distress
President Barack Obama prepares a State of the Union speech to address American economic anxiety. He will urge taxes on the wealthy, college affordability, housing relief, and measures to boost U.S. manufacturers hiring amid a divided Congress.
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Brinda Reviews Grace Era City Personnel Shifts
Elyria reports 74 personnel changes in the last six months of 2011 under Mayor Grace. New Mayor Holly Brinda plans a budget review and possible reassessment of transfers and hires, noting most changes were justified but some long-unfilled posts may be reshaped to fit the new administration.
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Kasich shifts liquor profits to JobsOhio in $1.4 billion deal
Gov. John Kasich announced a plan to transfer 25 year rights to Ohio's wholesale liquor business to JobsOhio. The agreement, part of a broader economic package, is valued at $1.4 billion and involves state budget and development officials.
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