Cleveland job growth beats forecasts amid regional recovery
The Cleveland metropolitan area added about 75000 jobs from 1982 to 1988, 10000 more than expected, boosting income by about 200 million. Growth was strongest in high wage service sectors with skilled positions, while city employment remained stable. Local leaders credit policy efforts and a positive image for sustaining investment and future expansion.
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Center For Regional Economic Issues
Case Western Reserve University
Cuyahoga
Geauga, Lake
Medina Counties
REI
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Fogarty
Richard A. Shatten
Exodus from Midwest Slows as Sunbelt Migration Declines
Census Bureau data show 111000 more people left the 12 Midwest states than moved in from March 1986 to March 1987, with a margin of error of 168000. The previous year suggested a net Midwest gain of 15 000 but could be a loss of 161 000. Movers into the Midwest totalled 858000, while 969000 left, the lowest since 1982-83. Migration ratio fell from 173 to 100 in 1980-81 to 113 to 100 in 1986-87.
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Great Lakes States
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Great Lakes
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Mobility report shows regional shifts and age patterns in 1986 87
The March 1986 to March 1987 mobility study outlines regional changes with the Midwest losing 111000 mostly aged 15 35 while the South and West gain 279000 and 166000 respectively. It notes blacks moving into the South, metropolitan net gains, and higher mobility among the educated and unemployed.
Red Cross offers flood relief center in Lorain County
Lorain County chapter of the American Red Cross will operate a disaster assistance service center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2929 W River Road North to help homeowners with sub pump and hot water heater repairs and other urgent needs. Officials urged residents to submit damage assessment forms at city halls or EMA office for state or federal aid consideration, with results expected in about two weeks. North Ridgeville Mayor Floyd Peace advised night deposit box returns for missed city hall submissions.
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Mead
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EMA
Nelson
North Ridgeville
Floyd Peace
Utility Department
Route 57 Crash Driver Faces Drunk Driving Charges
Elyria police report Rocky Thomas age 28 of Painesville had a blood alcohol content of 0.27 after a May 27 three car crash on Route 57 that severely injured Patricia Nokes 31 of Aurora. Thomas, charged with driving while intoxicated and other violations, had a prior DWI in March 1988 with a 0.19 BAC.
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Painesville
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Patricia Nokes
Frank Booker
Nokes
Booker
George Ferguson
Ferguson
Lake County
Ridgeville cyclist injured in Barton Road crash
North Ridgeville man Greg Decker, 30, located in fair condition at Metro Health Medical Center Cleveland after his motorcycle ran off Barton Road near Bradley Road around 1:20 a.m. Thursday and crashed, exiting a ditch before impact.
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Barton
Bradley Road
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Elyria artist restores 117-year-old West Avenue home
David Pavlak, a 33-year-old steelworker turned artist, bought the 411 West Ave house for 22800 as a blank canvas. He has spent about 8000 on restoration, aims to complete before winter, and plans to resume painting after the project. The home ties to Elyria's early art circle and was once owned by an artist who ran the tiny art club.
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USS/Kobe
Lorain
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Pavlik
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