Elyria council questions cannabis tax revenue prospects
Elyria City Council learned that the city may not receive any revenue from the 10 percent adult-use cannabis excise tax, despite two local dispensaries FAX Elyria Craft Cannabis Dispensary and Nirvana Center Elyria. Finance Director Ted Pileski cautioned revenue remains uncertain as Ohio GOP changes to the law spark questions about voters’ understanding of Issue 2 approved in November 2023.
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Ohio
Council
Senate
Republicans
Ted Pileski
Sugar Lane
Nirvana Center
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Fire Destroys Unique Kneisel Road Home After Rekindling
A two‑phase fire at a kneeling, steep‑roof house along Kneisel Road near Vermilion left the structure a total loss. No injuries were reported as residents escaped. Fire officials noted complex attic compartments and roof design may cause embers to rekindle, with road closures occurring Sunday night into Monday morning.
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Vermilion Township
Frank Triana
Vermilion
Triana
City of Vermilion
Berlin Township
Erie County Sheriff’s Office
Fugitive of the Week: Delance Kimbro Sought in Ohio
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force offers a reward for information leading to Delance Kimbro's capture. A 40 year old Black man, 6 feet 2 inches, about 180 pounds, he frequents Lorain and Cuyahoga counties and faces a federal supervised release violation. He pled guilty in August 2022 to felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 35 months. a warrant was issued after he missed a probation revocation hearing. Tipsters may remain anonymous at (866) 4WANTED or via tinyurl.com/5n95y5v7.
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Delance Kimbro
Kimbro
U.S. Marshals Service
Lorain
Cuyahoga
Tinyurl.com
U.S
Amanda Knapp
Lorain Council postpones final 2025 budget vote to March 17
Lorain City Council delays the final vote on the 2025 budget to its March 17 meeting in a 9-2 decision. Critics warn ARPA funds are depleted, cash balances shrink, and the city must tighten spending while awaiting union talks and managing projected deficits.
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Lorain
Victoria Kempton
Josh Thornsberry
Thornsberry
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