County Allocates 6 Million for Jobs and Growth
Lorain County commissioners approved about 5.65 million in funding over five years to attract companies and create jobs. A regional business incubator at Lorain County Community College will receive 385 thousand annually for five years to aid five digital firms at a time. The plan includes a Port Authority setup with Seabrook & Mayer and matching funds up to 1.5 million from the state, plus 100 thousand yearly for dedicated development and marketing efforts. Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi opposed the package, urging moderation, while David Moore framed it as an investment in the county’s future.
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Elyria
Mary Jo Vasi
David Moore
Lorain County
Ballinger
Twining
Seasongood & Mayer
Port Authority
James
Cordes
Ron
Moore
Police test for alcohol in crash in Elyria
Police await alcohol test results in a one vehicle crash that killed Michelle Rice-Jones, 28, a mother of five, in Elyria. John Bunner, 83, of Elyria, is charged with vehicular homicide with bond set at 100000 and jailed in Elyria.
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Elyria
John Bunner
Oakwood Drive
Bunner
Michelle Rice-Jones
Rice-Jones
Rice- Jones
Oberlin Schools Superintendent James Gray to retire early
Oberlin Schools Superintendent James Gray announced his retirement two years before his contract ends. Gray, who has led the district since April 1997, will step down August 2017. The board will meet March 13 to discuss replacement interviews this spring.
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Palagram Oberlin
Oberlin
James Gray
Gray
Oberlin School Board
Jeff Witmer
Witmer
State School Board Association
Boy leads petition for Cascade Elementary playground upgrade
Ninth year old Jacob Brush starts a community petition at Elyria Cascade Elementary to fund a new playground. He collected about 80 signatures with help from classmates and two teachers. Principal Brenda Peaks notes the five year plan includes equipment but priorities remain.
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Elyria
Cascade Elementary
Jacob Brush
Jacob
Cascade
Ely Elementary
Aileen Brush
Brenda Peaks
Peaks
Ely School
Brush
Steve Manheim
Chronicle
Blinded Lorain man wins about 2 million in malpractice case
Richard Reynolds of Lorain was awarded about 2 million after a jury found 35 percent fault with him and 65 percent with Dr. Charles M. Butrey. Reynolds, 45, was blinded four years ago by a yeast infection in his blood. he planned to use the award to support his family of two children and six grandchildren.
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Elyria
Richard
Bill” Reynolds
Lorain
Reynolds
George Loucas
Jean
Charles M. Butrey
Butrey
Patrick Murphy
Common Pleas
Kosma J. Glavas
Emh Regional Medical Center
Loucas
Reynold
Murphy
Buttey
City Hall bids reopen after labor dispute
Elyria officials open second bids for City Hall on Court Street after a judge voided the project labor agreement. Mayor Bill Grace skipped the labor terms to avoid further delays, hoping bids come in lower and construction could start soon. Estimated cost around 8.8 million, with February bids already advertising.
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Elyria
Bill Grace
Grace
City Hall
Court Street
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Frank DeTillio
County Chamber of Commerce
DeTillio
Ron Twining
the Chronicle-Telegram
Oberlin Schools
Angela M. Inge Tha
Richard Reynolds
Pat Meyer
City
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