Elyria swears in 12 SAFER grant firefighters
Elyria Mayor Bill Grace swore in 12 new firefighters including 11 men and one former Lorain worker. The group adds to Elyria’s Fire Department under a 3.7 million federal SAFER grant to boost staffing by 23, helping keep stations open amid budget cuts. All bring firefighting and medic training and will start duties soon.
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Lorain
Bill Grace
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Rich Benton
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Sheffield Lake may reopen Shoreway Lanes under new profit share
Sheffield Lake officials report a tentative settlement to return North Coast Shoreway Lanes Inc. to the city owned Shoreway Shopping Center bowling alley. The deal would shift from a flat rent to a percentage of profits after expenses and salaries, with city access to books for verification. The move awaits final approval by City Council and council debates over the exact percentage. Co owner Brett Locher hopes to resume management while noting bills remain. Mayor John Piskura says progress hinges on agreement terms.
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Demolition Starts on Elyria High School Ruins
Dozens watch as crews tear into the boiler room of Elyria High School starting with the Washington Building. Project manager Scott Wagner says demolition will span weeks with a 68 million dollar plan to transform 18 acres on the city’s south side and finish before the 2011 12 school year. Former EHS vice president David Pavlak recalls its history and praises preservation of the sandstone Washington Building as the project’s crown jewel.
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Chronicle
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Elyria
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West Avenue
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Regency Construction
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Elyria Landmarks Commission
Middle Avenue
Cleveland author Harvey Pekar dies at 70
Cleveland author Harvey Pekar known for American Splendor was found dead early Monday by his wife. Pekar, 70, gained fame for his comic book work and his appearances on David Letterman.
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Officials say boat party cooperated in Emma Nahas missing case
Ohio official Bill Staiger said people aboard the 48 foot cruiser involved in Emma Nahas disappearance have been contacted and cooperated with investigators. Tracy Super, mother of the 2008 graduate, expresses frustration over conflicting or missing accounts as Emma Nahas, 20, remains missing after a Lake Erie swim.
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Bill Staiger
Northern Region
Ohio Division of Watercraft
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