CEI merger eyed as benefit to consumers in region
Northern Ohio observers say the CEI merger of Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co and Toledo Edison should benefit consumers. Jack Smith of Elyria firm notes Toledo Edison customers may avoid the dramatic rate hikes once feared, even with Perry Nuclear Plant construction.
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Ohio
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Toledo Edison
Jack Smith
Pierre R. Smith & Co
Elyria
Perry
Cleveland
Cleveland Edison Toledo Edison plan may dodge PUCO rules
Consumer groups allege the Cleveland Electri c Illuminating and Toledo Edison merger aims to dodge PUCO oversight by placing governance under FERC instead. They warn FERC is less pro consumer and could mean lower protections, while officials say the merger creates a large united utility with potential rate benefits for Toledo Edison customers. The deal requires approval from PUCO, the SEC, FERC, and shareholders, with both boards already backing the plan.
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PUCO
Callahan
FERC
Reagan
Ginn
Toledo Edison
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Lorain seeks $1 million for harbor breakwall project
Lorain officials travel to Washington to press for at least $1 million toward a planned $3.7 million breakwall at Lorain Harbor. Mayor Olejko says federal funds are key amid Reagan budget cuts while negotiations include U S Rep. Donald Pease and Sens. Glenn and Metzenbaum.
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Lorain
Washington
Lorain Harbor
U.S
Donald Pease
D-Oberlin
John Glenn
Howard Metzenbaum
Army Corps of Engineers
Office of Budget and Management
Alex M. Olejko
Olejko
Reagan
Olerko
Elyria approves plans to repair Washington Ave bridge
City engineers outline rehabilitation of the Washington Avenue bridge with a new deck sidewalks and safety curbs funded 80 percent by federal money and 113400 local match. Preliminary estimates total 567000 with consulting work for 49th Street bridge and beam repair to be approved by the finance committee.
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Washington Avenue
49Th Street
Lonny Shippy
John Hart
Council
Municipal Utilities Committee
Shippy
Elyria school pension ends 15 year pupil personnel chief
Elyria School Board accepted the resignation of Joseph Ondus, 51, supervisor of pupil personnel after 15 years with the district. He plans to become a psychologist in the Elyria area, noting growth in the handicapped programs from about 20 to 100. Ondus previously led child study in Oberlin and served as president of the Ohio Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators.
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Elyria
Joseph Ondus
Ondus
Board of Education
Oberlin
Ohio Association of Pupil Personnel Administrators
Man waives preliminary hearing in motel fire case
Claude J. Crook of 135 Bell Avenue waived his preliminary hearing in municipal court and is held to the grand jury on $20,000 bond. He faces two counts of starting fires in first floor rooms of the Coachman Motor Lodge during a June 14 incident. He was arrested minutes after the blazes near Mountain Jack's Restaurant at the Midway Mall.
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Elyria
Bell Avenue
Coachman Motor Lodge
Claude J. Crook
Bell
Lorain Lawn Bowling Club Seeks New Members
The Lorain Lakeview Lawn Bowling Club, home to many seniors with some younger players, invites new members from Lorain and beyond. Maria Papadakis from Lorain came to the park with her grandmother to bowl.
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Lorain Lakeview
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Steve Novak
C-T
Consumers’ Protection Groups
Cleveland Electric Iluminating Co
Smith
Electric Company
Robert M. Ginn
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Thomas Chema
Chema
Ohio Edison Co
Ohio Edison
Cleveland and
House Public Works and Transportation Committee
Black River
Washington Ave
Elyria Schools
Cynthia Vardous
Susan Cross
John DiFilippo
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