Firehose bidding clash prompts readvertise vote
In Lorain the Mathna Kokinda dispute flared as council voted 7 to 4 to readvertise for bids. Pamco Associates of Cleveland and Doherty Company of Rocky River bid on the hose with O Doherty’s $8475 bid higher. The issue centered on bid specifications and potential legal action, with a Porter representative contesting compliance.
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Lorain approves paving and sewer projects and bids
Lorain city council approved several paving and sewer projects sending bids for notice. A Canton Avenue sanitary sewer from East 36th to 39th Streets was authorized with assessments. Petitions from Oak Hill Boulevard Laura Lane Get tysburg Jamestown Avenues for paving and storm sewers were accepted.
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Beach fence idea stalls at Lorain Council meeting
Lorain City Council took no action on a proposal to erect a protective fence along the beach to control access and improve safety. The plan remains under consideration as officials seek community input and funding options.
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Harmon's Beach
Town Hal Remodeling Contract Awarded to Johnson Construction
Camden trustees awarded a $4,930 contract to Johnson Construction of New London to remodel and repair the town hall a red brick building about 100 years old. Work begins under the trustees direction.
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Lorain clerk seeks 34500 raise amid budget clash
Lorain Municipal Court Clerk Frank Katrick asked for a 34500 salary increase at a council meeting. Council approved raises for officials but Mayor Mathna vetoed due to insufficient funds. The request cites a six year gap since his last raise and potential six year wait until reelection. The finance claims committee will study the matter.
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Woodrow Mathna
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Finance Claims Committee
Hitchhiker Robbed of 227 Dollars On Turnpike Trip
Canton hitchhiker John L. Fieco reported being robbed at gunpoint by two men who picked him up on the Ohio Turnpike exit 13 early yesterday. They took $227 cash, returned his wallet, and left him on Rt 57 after guiding him back toward the turnpike. Police and state patrols were notified.
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McKinley St
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Ohio State Highway
Rt 57
Lorain candidate pledges office to handle ward complaints
Curtis Nelson, Democratic candidate for Lorain's Fifth Ward council, says he would devote 1400 of his 2400 salary to establish a ward office with a telephone connected recorder to log complaints. He would also have precinct committeemen relay messages to him, and cites local industry ties and past civic honors.
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Clifton Ave
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FS Steel Corp
Crivatew Citizens Council
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Datebook List of Community Meetings and Events
A dense schedule lists public hearings and club meetings in Oberlin LaGrange Milan Elyria and nearby towns. Zoning Board of Appeals Rotary Club Mothers Auxiliary Boy Scout Troop 1187 and PTA events appear alongside church luncheons and guilds.
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Politically Charged Sign Law Sparks Little Council Response
Mayor Woodrow Mathna condemned illegally posted political signs as councilmen largely ignored the issue. The ordinance requires a permit for signs over 270 square inches with a five cent per square foot fee and a $750 minimum. building signs exempt. Councilman Parker urged tightening the law, noting signs are ugly and likely to be torn down near elections. Safety Director Price demanded removal or city action, but the council took no further steps.
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Woodrow Mathna
William Parker
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