Elyria Audit Urges Department Consolidations for Savings
The city faces 23 savings options totaling 6.7 million with proposals to merge Health Departments, combine Building and Community Development, and trim Cemetery and Engineering staff. Water loss and outsourcing trash also cited with potential gains. Council members caution pace and urge cost-benefit analysis. Lisa Roberson listed as contact.
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Corrections and Clarifications Policy Note
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Lottery results and upcoming jackpots across states
Ohio midday and evening draws report Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers with rolling cash and mega millions and powerball jackpots. Next Rolling Cash 5 is 197000, Classic Lotto 35 million, Mega Millions 154 million, Powerball 270 million. Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia daily draws listed.
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Elyria proposes city savings and policy changes
City plan includes reducing overtime in the Police Department and civilian staff, entering a Joint Dispatch Agreement, bidding life insurance, and consolidating departments. Additional aims cover health and energy programs, contract renegotiations, water loss reduction, and possible pool closure with overall fund savings. LAQUANN DAWSON / CHRONICLE GRAPHIC
Elyria Council weighs four EMS options after audit findings
City Council will review four EMS paths including private contract, Fire Department takeover, separate EMS and Fire departments, or abandoning EMS. The audit cost $119000 and lacked McGrath data, prompting questions from LifeCare and council members about revenue, truck wear, and response times.
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GateKeeper thrill ride at Cedar Point impresses yet restrains
Writer compares GateKeeper to Raptor praising its inversions and speed of 67 mph amid the park’s new front entrance. He notes the tight harness as a drawback but ranks GateKeeper ahead of Raptor and among Cedar Point favorites Maverick MaXair and Power Tower. Contact listed Steve Fogarty.
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GateKeeper at Cedar Point Aims as Park's Top Coaster
Eric Gieszl, founder of ultimaterollercoaster.com, predicts Cedar Point's GateKeeper will rank with Top Thrill Dragster Millennium Force and Maverick. The ride seats 28 passengers on two winged trains on a 300-foot Windseeker area, part of a 30 million dollar 2013 investment including a new entrance plaza. Cedar Point opens for the season Saturday.
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Raid at Elyria Pharmacist Store Draws Federal Inquiry
DEA IRS Criminal Investigation Division and the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy joined Lorain County Drug Task Force in raids at the Elyria Southside Pharmacy. The Elyria location remained closed while officials withheld comment and a store voicemail said hours would resume.
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