Sandusky motel rezoning clears hurdles for Midway project
Sandusky motel owner Raffaele Ruta aims to start a 50 room two story Mediterranean style motel on Midway Boulevard by December after the Elyria planning commission approved rezoning of 1.67 acres across from the Zayre lot. Public hearing set for April 5 ahead of two more readings and council approval. Nilah Travise raised a concern at the meeting.
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Motel Purchase Talks Near Midway Bluff Project
At Midway Blvd the sole local resident declined selling her property amid a real estate push led by John Sarnovsky of Commercial Real Estate Elyria. She later agreed to talks, hoping for a price she would accept. the plan envisions a motel employing 16 to 18 workers and a 50-person construction crew for six to seven months, though the name remains undetermined.
Reagan warns defense surge or risk war over budget
President Reagan urged Congress not to cut the 18 percent increase in Pentagon spending, saying a reduced defense budget could raise the chance of war. He argued deficits are caused by overspending and vowed no retreat from July tax relief, while blasting deficit hawks and promoting the 221 billion defense plan.
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Lorain housing scandal convictions partly upheld
The 9th District Court of Appeals tossed out most Lorain housing scandal convictions but kept at least one felony conviction for each of four defendants. Michael and Maxine Koury were acquitted on one charge but had two convictions upheld. Sanford Prudoff had nine counts dropped and one upheld. Elio Jacobozzi had one conviction upheld and four dropped. Details were not available. The ruling was released Tuesday and mailed to county officials.
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Lorain native to fly Nov Columbia shuttle mission
Lorain born Marine Col. Robert Overmyer, 45, is named as pilot for NASA’s Columbia shuttle fifth mission in mid November. Vance D. Brand will command. crew includes two mission specialists. first with a crew larger than two and first to carry commercial satellites. Overmyer, a Westlake alum, has long career with Air Force MOL and NASA. He resides in Houston with wife Katherine and three children.
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Winter Storm Watch With Snow Possible Tonight And Thursday
A winter storm watch is in effect tonight and Thursday. Snow is likely tonight possibly heavy with lows near 20. Thursday snow is expected with highs around 35 to 40. The chance of snow is 70 percent tonight and 90 percent Thursday. Details on Page A-3.
Ohio Exports Lead Despite Trade Restriction Fears
John Burke of Cleveland State University warns import limits could backfire and trigger a global trade war. A Census Bureau report places Ohio as the fourth leading state in export manufacturing, with export jobs growing 29.3 percent from 1977 to 1980 while non export employment fell.
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Snowfall Sets Record and Winter Storm Ahead
A winter storm dumped 6.7 inches in the area on Tuesday, the record for the date, surpassing 1960’s 6.5 inches. A watch remains in effect tonight and Thursday with 70 to 90 percent snow chances. Across Ohio, eight inches fell in some areas. Mansfield recorded over seven inches with strong winds. No major injuries or property damage reported. police note slippery roads and active salt crews.
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