Ohio declares western Lake Erie impaired over toxic algae
Ohio designated the western end of Lake Erie as impaired due to harmful algal blooms raising drinking water concerns and beach closures. State EPA officials cited new standards showing water quality is not met, amid lawsuits and debates over potential federal pollution controls.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lake Erie
Great Lakes
John Kasich
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Craig Butler
Butler
Wellington weighs budget gaps and rail quiet zones
Wellington outlines a $16.7 million 2018 budget with limited capital transfers and talks of municipal tax changes. The Village plans quiet zones at Barker Maygar and West Herrick crossings with signage, plus upgrades to water pumps on Jones Road funded by a 30 year zero interest loan. ODOT set to resurface Route 58 as development projects advance.
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Dupee
Barker Street
Maygar Street
West Herrick Avenue
Federal Railroad Administration
Wellington
Ohio
U.S.A
Jones Road
ODOT
Schneider
Woman stops 3-on-1 beating in Elyria
A vigilant citizen called 911 after seeing three men with a gun and followed them by car until police arrived. The confrontation at East Broad and Kipling near Circle K involved a 43-year-old Bell Avenue man being assaulted. officers later recovered a stolen gun on scene.
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Elyria
Chris Costantino
Wednes
Costantino
East Broad
Kipling Streets
Circle K
Bell Avenue
North Ridgeville Board weighs state bills and contracts
The North Ridgeville School Board met in special session to discussed state bills and vendor contracts. Superintendent Jim Powell noted Senate Bill 216 would grant limited local control but fall short of expectations, while the board also approved a resolution opposing House Bill 512 and its proposed new agency.
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North Ridgeville
Ohio
Senate
Jim Powell
Powell
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Senate
Oberlin Officials Outline 2018 Plans in State of City
Oberlin City Council President Bryan Burgess and City Manager Rob Hillard outlined a hopeful 2018 outlook noting 2017 progress and plans for sidewalk expansion, safer routes to school funding, and continued finances. They highlighted national attention from issues involving Oberlin College and the NEXUS pipeline dispute, and praised social justice strides alongside a 2014 tax increase boosting revenue.
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Oberlin
Bryan Burgess
Rob Hillard
Burgess
Hillard
Oberlin College
Ohio Department of Transportation
Bruce Bishop
Chronicle
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Wellington Eagles
Steve Manheim
Bill Blagg
Lorain County Community College
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LCCC
Hoke Theater
Billblagg.com
Board of Education
Bruce Walton
The
Chronicle-Telegram
Wkfm.com
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