Lorain Could Face Suit Over Demolition Contracts
The U.S. Department of Justice weighs a civil action against Lorain for 11 federally funded demolition contracts issued without competitive bidding. Readily awarded to Don E. Buchs firms from 2005 to 2008, the matter could cost Lorain up to $615,025 in damages if the government prevails.
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U.S. Department of Justice
Don E. Buchs
Lorain Law
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Droopy drawers land Lorain man in jail for wardrobe
Lorain Municipal Court Judge Mark Mihok jailed Darrell Brooks for contempt after his pants rode low exposing underwear during a hearing for Sidney Jackson, a woman facing a failure to control charge from a May auto crash. The judge noted three similar incidents recently and defended dress rules.
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Mark Mihok
Darrell Brooks
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Sidney Jackson
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Midview High to Get Artificial Turf With NFL Grant
The Cleveland Browns announced an NFL charity grant of 200000 to Midview Schools for installing artificial turf at the high school stadium, part of 2500000 in grants to districts. The project, matched by Ross Foundation funds, aims to be ready for fall sports, praised by athletic director Creg Jantz and superintendent John Kuhn.
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Midview
Jantz
Ross Foundation
Ross Environmental Services Inc
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Ross
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
John Kuhn
Sharon Duffner
Tim Ruffner
Midview Touchdown Club
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Long-term facility sued over worker pay at Northridge Health Center
The Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville faces a federal lawsuit seeking back wages totaling $60,909 for 89 current and former workers plus civil penalties of $62,411. The case names director Robert Wickes and Altercare Inc. after a Wage and Hour Division probe found repeated overtime violations dating back to 2006 2008 with prior recoveries and penalties.
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Northridge Health Center
Robert Wickes
Altercare Inc
U.S. Department of Labor
Northridge
Chicago
Westminster Avenue
Department of Labor
Scott Allen
Lorain Schools delay plan to cut more posts amid turmoil
Lorain district postpones unveiling an expansion and layoffs plan after a turf clash among interim superintendent Ed Branham school board attorney Anthony Giardini and mayor Chase Ritenauer. A June 28 board meeting will reveal the plan while a proposed site on Leavitt Meister roads is debated and demolition timelines for the current Lorain High School remain tight.
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Charleston Administration Center
Ed Branham
Anthony Giardini
Chase Ritenauer
Branham
Board of Education
Giardini
Ritenauer
Lorain High School
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