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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1988
Page
1
Drought and 96 degree heat hit Cuyahoga County with no relief in sight as a cold front may bring only limited showers. Farmers like Jack Rollin report corn losses and soy yields far below normal while pond water levels decline. Nationwide, temperatures top 100 in many regions prompting shelters and cooling measures.
Lorain City Council moved toward granting a 10 year 100 percent abatement on real estate and personal property taxes for Ford's $105 million Lorain plant expansion on Baumhart Road. Vermilion School District would lose about $89 million in taxes. The plan aims to support Ford expansion and potential Nissan joint venture, with 43 new jobs and $2 million wages tied to a $13 million addition.
Bay Village faces tax processing delays as Regional Income Tax Agency struggles with a new computer system and staff. Finance Director Bruce Warnock cites a 44000 shortfall versus 1987, slow returns, and a 3 percent retainer. He notes envelope-stuffed short forms and requests for clarity on project funding. Warnock mentions possible formation of a local collection agency to replace RITA.
Berea City Council voted 6-1 to rezone the Bagley Road corridor from Olmsted Township from business to limited industrial. Dissenting Cansler questioned the zoning map’s consistency while others noted required notices and hearings were held. The Lunn family claimed they were not informed though city officials said efforts were made to notify property owners.
City Council postpones until Sept 6 a decision on a November charter amendment to fund recreation services. The plan asks for a new recreation and civic center and removes existing recreation taxes, increasing the annual cost on an $80,000 home by 49 dollars. The council meets July 5 before summer recess.
The brief notes a controversial rampage of alleged sexual assault and a parallel critique by Mike Royko on media coverage. It contrasts crime framing with skeptical wit as a hospital feature story hints at a humane, people centered approach amid turmoil.
A brisk game left the Tribe dominant as they overwhelmed Strange 8 to 3. Star pitcher led by instance, with key hits driving the victory and solid defense backing the win.
In a split vote Olmsted Township trustees decided to hire lawyer Thomas Gill to challenge the Cuyahoga County Commissioner's approval of a 206 acre annexation to Olmsted Falls Flair Corp the developer of a proposed Sunset Cove subdivision Residents had opposed rezoning for 648 townhouses and about 90 homes on land bounded by Sprague Shady and Usher roads with the Sunset Cove group arguing against splitting the land for townhouses.
The forecast shows a clear to partly clear night with a low near 64 to 70 degrees. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies, hot conditions, and a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms with a high near 91. Details on Page A-3 REP ERA.
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