Lorain Debates 2024 Budget Deficit and Police Costs
Lorain moves the 2024 budget to council with no final figures for police fire and dispatcher contracts. Auditor Shawver cites $1.8 million for firefighters and $2.6 million for police raises and back pay. Dispatchers costs not yet available. The plan projects a $5.5 million general fund shortfall, with council urged to monitor monthly.
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Order of Police Lodge No. 3
Fraternal Order of Police
Ohio Labor Council Inc
Kaziura
Karen Shawver
Jack Bradley
Bradley
Koziura
Wellington floral shop sells pieces of old high school bleachers
Wellington residents can buy squares cut from old Wellington High School bleachers at The Platinum Petal to raise funds for the post prom. Owner Samantha Stump says the rescued seats carry memories from games and lectures and appeal to locals and former students alike.
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Samantha Stump
Stump
Wellington High School
DeWine backs Dolan over Moreno in Ohio Senate race
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine abandons Trump backing to endorse state Sen. Matt Dolan in the GOP primary for U S Senate. He argues Dolan offers the best chance to defeat Democrat Sherrod Brown, labeling Dolan as experienced and trusted.
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DeWine
Bernie Moreno
Matt Dolan
Columbus
Mike DeWine
Ohio
Donald Trump
Dolan
Trump
Lorain Deputies Endorse Spears For County Commissioner
The Lorain County Deputies Association backs Republican Matt Spears in the March primary to challenge incumbent David Moore. The endorsement letter cites work ethic and support for first responders, as Spears seeks leadership for Lorain County. The primary is March 19 with Democrat Brian Baker unopposed in his race.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Spears
David Moore
Brian Baker
North Ridgeville updates city phone numbers and new police station opens
North Ridgeville will activate new city department phone numbers at 5 a.m. Monday except the French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. City Hall and other departments gain new numbers as officials upgrade systems. The opening of the new police station coincides with the change. Public Health in Lorain County hosts a transportation open house on safety and planning at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 27, with both in person and Zoom options available. The event aims to gather feedback to shape a Countywide Safety Action Plan funded by a federal grant.
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French Creek
Public Works
Kevin Corcoran
Lorain County Public Health
Lorain County
Health Department
Public Health
Toole Design
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Sherrod Brown
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Lorain Co. Deputies Association
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James Walther
Walther
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Jason Moore
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