No Parking Ban Takes Toll On Lorain Businesses
Lorain residents and merchants debate a west side Broadway Avenue parking ban tied to a $1 million Broadway Corridor Project. While traffic flow and city revenues from parking tickets rise, several long time shops report a 35 to 40 percent drop in sales. Merchants urge rescinding the ban, citing strained commerce and petitions to Ohio DOT and City Council. A Thursday meeting with planners and developers aims to find solutions, including potential federal grants.
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Lorain
Broadway Avenue
Michael Rusine
Rusine
Broadway
Ohio Department of Transportation
City Council
William Givner
Givner
Andrisky
Department 15
Broadway Corridor Project Sparks Parking and Safety Complaints
Business owners along Broadway report a parking ban and new drag route harming sales. Tom Santo of Thomas Shoe Repair notes a 50 percent revenue drop since the ban while Lenny Levine of Harry's Mens Wear says his back lot stays open to all. City officials plan to discuss the issue at Thursday’s meeting citing hazardous driving after traffic lights at 5th 7th and 8th streets were removed.
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Thomas Santy
Thomas Shoe Repair
Julie Thornton
Tom Santo
Rusine
Santa
Harry's Mens Wear
Lenny Levine
Broadway
5Th
7Th
8Th Street
Heat returns as June runs hot in northern Ohio
After two wet months, northern Ohio warms sharply with many days near 90 degrees. Ray Diede Rich notes first 10 days average over 73 while the monthly norm is 68.5. Weekend highs hit 90 and 91. humidity stayed manageable but forecasters warn of a heat spike and rain for midweek.
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Ohio
North Ridgeville
Ray Diederich
Diederich
Cleveland
National Weather Bureau
Survey paints rosy picture of Lorain County hiring
A quarterly Employment Outlook Survey by Manpower Inc reports optimism for the next three months in Lorain County with 31 percent of local employers planning staff increases and 7 percent unsure. Nationally 31 percent plan growth, 6 percent expect declines. The May survey of 11,700 employers in 354 cities notes durable goods and services sectors most hopeful, while wholesalers and retailers foresee reductions.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Manpower, Inc
Louise Tillack
Manpower
Elyria- Lorain
Midway Plaza
Ms. Tillack
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Clerk of Courts Office
Mosure and
Syrakis
Sutter’s Restaurant
Chuck Andinsky
Death Valley
Bob Monty
Monty
Fligner’s Eagle Supermarket
Anay
Harry’s Mens Wear
Wurst
Sarah Sharlow
James Dallas
Wurst Court
Charlotte Giar
Michael
Bernie Noble
Robert Penick
Midwest
Mitchell S. Fromstein
Parker Pen Co
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