State to Oversee Lorain Schools Takeover in April
Lorain School District moves toward state Academic Distress Commission after failing to meet 4 years of progress and earning only 1 of 26 standards on the 2011-12 state report card. An ODE letter will notify the district within weeks about the takeover and commission appointees.
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Lorain
John Charlton
Ohio Department of Education
Distress Commission
Michael Sawyers
Tim
Broad Street’s former Elyria City Hall rebuilt history
A century old 328 Broad St. site, once Elyria City Hall, was a thriving business hub before recent demolition. Lorain County Historical Society notes its architectural significance and local residents’ role, while plans for the parcel remain undetermined amid nearby structures.
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Broad St
Elyria City Hall
Elyria
Broad Street
Lorain County Historical Society
Bill Bird
Fire damages Beckett Air at Race Road facility
A spark possibly ignited combustible material inside a laser cutting pump used for Beckett Air Inc. causing estimated damage of 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. About 25 firefighters from multiple departments responded to the 4 55 a m alarm at the business off Race Road.
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North Ridgewlle
Beckett Air Inc
North Ridgeville
Elyria
Avon
North Olmsted
Olmsted Falls
Race Road
Valor Home committee nears new site purchase
Lorain County Valor Home leaders move toward buying and renovating a building for a veterans transitional housing facility. The exact site is being kept secret by the seller and committee officials, who cite a 15 year location requirement tied to VA funding.
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Valor Home
Lorain
Matthew Slater
Family and Community Services
Valor
St. Joseph Community Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
St. Joe’s
Dan Gillotti
Ohio House OKs Turnpike bond plan for 1.5B
The Ohio House approved Gov. Kasich's 1.5 billion plan to issue Turnpike bonds to fund highway projects. Lawmakers from northern Ohio sought guarantees that funds would favor their region and a 10 year toll freeze for short trips, but the bill offers neither commitment. The measure advances to Senate hearings as critics warn of higher Turnpike costs and business relocation.
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Columbus
Ohio House
John Kasich
Ohio
Kasich
Sen
Terry Boose
Norwalk
Lima
New chef at Orchid Room Cafe showcases healthy comfort fusion
Mario Izzo becomes head chef at the Orchid Room Cafe inside Miller Nature Preserve visitor center. He emphasizes healthy options while keeping familiar comfort foods on the menu to satisfy longtime patrons and visitors.
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Mario Izzo
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Chronicle-Telegram
Steve Manheim
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Harry Smith
Sears Roebuck and Co
Midway Mall
Lorain County
Lisa Roberson
Dents
First Place Bank
Beckett Air
Steve Fogarty
The
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Advice
Chroniclet.com
Brad Dicken
House
Bill
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Associated Press
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