Occupy permit revoked amid Ohio bridge plot arrests
Cleveland officials revoked the Occupy Downtown permit after charges against five members tied to a bridge bombing plot. The denial, planned before the arrests, leaves protesters across the street free to gather but under police observation with no arrests reported.
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Ken Silliman
Frank Jackson
Former Avon Lake resident linked to Cleveland bridge plot
Joshua Stafford 23, now in Cleveland, was arrested by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force for involvement in a plot to blow up the Brecksville Northfield High Level Bridge on Route 82. Records show he lived in Avon Lake in 2008 and was convicted of multiple offenses including criminal trespass and theft.
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EMH Health System Posts Loss and Staffing Changes
EMH Health System reported a 6.5 million loss for 2011 amid 247 million revenue and 253.5 million expenses. Uncompensated care costs reached 41.5 million, with only half reimbursed, while employee health costs rose 13 million. About 30 jobs were cut. 25 positions remain unfilled. 10 laid-off workers recalled. Workforce totals about 2,100. EMH targets a 2 percent operating margin, last seen in 2007.
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Simone
Let There Be Light at Avon Stadium for Crushers Home Opener
Avon officials announce night games return at All Pro Freight Stadium with eight new 120 foot light poles installed by experienced crews and a 320 foot crane. The Lake Erie Crushers’ May 18 home opener will feature the improved lighting funded at 400000 to 425000 dollars. Pole purchase from Engineered Endeavors followed December storm damage. original poles by Makers Sales and Marketing of Texas.
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Newbury
Avon
Jim Smith
Cedar Point to Dismantle Historic Wildcat for Celebration Plaza
Cedar Point will dismantle the 42 year old Wildcat roller coaster to make way for Celebration Plaza a multisensory outdoor theater. The ride opened in 1979 its third park location and had about 400 000 rides last year as maintenance costs rose and parts grew scarce.
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Lorain County eyes transit route to downtown Cleveland
Lorain County Commissioners discussed a new Lorain County Transit route to Public Square in Cleveland. The plan aims to move workers to Cleveland, with casino patrons as a secondary rider base to boost fares. The route could serve events and Veterans Affairs appointments at Wade Park, with funding possibly from the Veterans Services Commission at an estimated $130 000 annually.
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Lorain County
Lorain County Transit
Public Square
Cleveland
Jim Cordes
Cordes
U.S. Veterans Affairs
Wade Park
Lorain County Veterans Services Commission
Elyria Schools Faces Cuts and Deficit Warning
Analyst Ernie Strawser of Public Finance Resources Inc says Elyria Schools must eliminate 46 positions and cut 3.2 million dollars as it weathered the financial crisis. He urges the district to fully map its finances and clearly communicate it to taxpayers amid trends of reduced state funding and higher costs. Superintendent Paul Rigda requested further steps.
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Elyria Schools
Ernie Strawser
Public Finance Resources Inc
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