Casino petitions face big problems in Ohio ballot drive
Attorney for developer Alan Spitzer’s pro casino group says 75 percent of the petitions deemed invalid by county boards will be validated by the Secretary of State. He notes some signatures were forged or from dead voters, and the group argues technical fixes could salvage enough valid signatures to qualify.
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Lorain planning vote blocks $30 million condo plan
Lorain Planning Commission rejected developer Robert L. Rigsby’s plan to rezone 33 acres off Leavitt Road for 224 luxury condominiums along private streets near Emerald Valley Golf Course. Rigsby vowed to revise and resubmit, aiming to develop or sell the property.
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Sheffield Lake Eyes Kopf for New Town Center Plan
Mayor Charles Kelly asks Kopf to study placing a mini Town Center in Sheffield Lake if Avon Lake’s $50 million Town Center fails. He hopes two major tenants would relocate to Shoreway Shopping Center. A May ballot referendum could save the project, as Citizens Concerned About the Town Center submits enough signatures for validation.
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Great Lakes museum adds lighthouse replica
Vermilion based Great Lakes Historical Society Museum will display the pilot house from the freighter Canopus and a replica of Vermilion's original lighthouse at 480 Main St. The Canopus pilot house is donated by the late Morris Bradley, former chairman of the Society, who died in 1987. Bradley’s Vermilion roots trace to Capt. Alva Bradley, an early settler.
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Flag burning probe by FBI called a waste of time
Oberlin College students involved in the January 5 flag burning faced FBI questioning amid debate over a new federal law banning flag burning. ACLU official Harvey Gittler argued the probe is a misguided use of resources while urging focus on higher crime areas. Student Paul Dalton saw the law as a test case and anticipated possible court challenges.
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Ridgeville site eyed for national cemetery in county
More than 300 acres of farm land along Chestnut Ridge Road in North Ridgeville is among 10 sites VA still considers for a new national cemetery. Local realtor Ron Russell says the site near Route 10 offers easy access to I-480 and I-77 toward Brecksville, the planned VA regional office. Veterans groups push county location within 50 miles of Brecksville. at least 250 acres are required.
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Doctor pact dispute ends with $1 award
Elyria court arbitration panel awarded Dr. Meir Benit $1 after finding Dr. Kevin Wisler was late on a $2,500 payment from their dissolved partnership. The panel rejected Benit's emotional distress claim and found no damages for alleged defamation or harassment.
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