FBI probes loan program in Lorain tied to city agency
The FBI subpoenas Lorain records on loan programs run by the now defunct Lorain Development Corp. City officials say HUD reviewed the programs in April and requested more time to finish their own review as files are under DOJ and FBI subpoena. Mayor Ritenauer notes potential compliance or criminal issues without specifics.
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Smiles and Splashes Heat Up at Local Splash Pad
In Lorain County a hot Thursday reached 87 degrees with highs in the high 80s through 4 pm. The record 99 degrees stands from 1988, while a 45 degree low was recorded in 1968. Forecaster Karen Oudeman notes further warm, muggy skies and thunderstorms shaping weekend temps back to around 80 by Saturday.
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Elyria Stormwater Fee Tops Projections in First Billing
Elyria reports the first billing cycle for its stormwater utility raised 455 548 dollars by June 25, well above the 351 700 expected for the first quarter. About half of payments covered the annual 31 80 per year option, with residential customers mostly choosing it. The fee is 2 65 dollars per ERU per month, about 7 95 per quarter for most single family homes, with ERU based on 2700 square feet of impervious surface for commercial properties.
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Mayor and safety chief report smooth rollout with few owner hurdles
Safety Service Director and Mayor Siwierka say the initial rollout has gone well. The only hiccups involved locating some property owners.
Lorain school board faces threats of lawsuit over executive sessions
Lorain Schools board member Jim Smith, via his personal attorney Robert Gargasz, threatened legal action over executive session discussions about leasing property. The dispute centers on a plan to lease the former St. Mary’s High School building to house an alternative program and whether such talks belong in executive session under property exemptions.
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