Avon sees tax revenue rise amid development push
Avon officials report a 5.5 percent increase in tax revenue as economic conditions stay weak. Mayor Jim Smith lauds interstate upgrades and upcoming Nagel Road interchange with Cleveland Clinic plans. The French Creek YMCA opens next month near Route 611, while area leaders note population growth and ongoing projects, including fire stations and road widening, amid stimulus funding and business activity.
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Fire destroys garage in LaGrange Township
A residential garage on the 40000 block of Parsons Road burned Thursday night, drawing four fire departments LaGrange Township Carlisle Township Grafton and Grafton Township. Wellington firefighters staffed the local station as crews battled the blaze for about 45 minutes.
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Two Lorain men indicted for arson
Lorain men Michael Agosto and Joseph Romero were indicted on four counts each of aggravated arson arson and breaking and entering for fires on January 14 and 24 at North Central Drive addresses. They were arrested February 18 and held on bonds of 550000 and 500000 respectively.
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Joseph Romero
North Central Drive
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Man leads Elyria cops on river run
Elyria police responding to reports of a man exposing himself and waving a gun at bar patrons chased him from Ely's Inn toward Bill Baker's Appliance. Andre Patton, 19, fled into the Black River, surfaced, and ran along the riverbank before disappearing again into the water.
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Robbery Suspect Sought After West 24th Street Holdups
Lorain police hunt a man dressed in black who robbed a couple on West 24th Street at gunpoint and stole their Buick Regal, then struck again within minutes at a separate scene. The first victim, 35, handed over a $200 cell phone and keys amid threats to shoot.
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