Closing of Giant Eagle Shocks Sheffield Lake Workers
The Giant Eagle at Shoreway Shopping Center in Sheffield Lake will close on November 1, shocking its 60 employees. The Levin Family Trust owned center faced ownership issues, with the city previously offering 4.8 million in 2006 and Levin seeking 6.5 million. no agreement was reached.
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Vermilion Teachers Issue Strike Warning
Vermilion School district faces a 10 day strike notice from the Vermilion Education Association representing 155 teachers. If no agreement is reached by September 1, teachers will walk. Issues include wages and benefits as the one year contract expires August 31. Maria Hagemeyer notes the union seeks details on salary increases.
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Lorain petitions seek to block tax credit cuts
More than 3,500 signatures were turned in to keep voters voice on Lorain’s plan to reduce the income tax credit. Led by Andy Winemiller and Mike Scherach the group needed 1,820 valid names to qualify for the ballot and submitted 3,533 total signatures for verification by the Lorain County Board of Elections.
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Wood dispute halts North Ridgeville drainage project
City project on Behm Drive to install a swale to divert storm water is stalled after Bernadine Butkowski and her husband refuse site access. The couple claim a signed city agreement required any cut wood remain for the property owner. Kelly Brothers Construction employees removed wood and left inferior replacements, prompting the stoppage.
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Dual drug busts net gun cache in Lorain raids
Lorain police and SWAT seized crack cocaine, cash, and multiple firearms at two Fillmore Avenue residences after a June investigation led by Detective Chris Colon. At 1522, 24 year old Pete Smith faced multiple drug charges. at 1526, occupants including 29 year old Nicholas Stiles and 18 year old Anthony Harrison were charged with drug crimes and obstructing official business.
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Lakes pact gains broad support in Congress for Great Lakes water protections
Lawmakers in Washington report wide backing for a regional water pact to prevent diversion from the Great Lakes. Ohio Governor Strickland and Wisconsin Governor Doyle note steady progress as Michigan, Minnesota, and others move to seal approval by year end.
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