Avon Commons zoning clash tests council in first reading
Avon plans for a shopping center face opposition over zoning. A debate erupted on hiring a Cleveland firm to handle a court fight sparked by developer Mitchell Schneider. Native burial site concerns were raised by Ken Demsey of the North American Indian Cultural Center. Second reading set for May 26 at City Hall.
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Avon Commons zoning dispute winds through Lorain County court
Phillips files a motion to compel release of zoning documents in the Avon Commons case as Avon officials face a zoning appeal in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Judge Janas will rule after June 1 as residents challenge the C2 classification for a 600,000 square foot shopping center on 84 acres along Detroit Road.
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Mail Commission Records Reluctant Stamp Increase Rationale
Ed Gleiman, a commissioner, argued that keeping the first class stamp price would trigger large rate hikes for other mail types and harm both mailers and the Postal Service. He said the commission made its recommendation reluctantly due to unreliable projections from ten months earlier that the Postal Service would hemorrhage red ink without the full increase.
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Postage Rate Increases and Changes Announced
A rundown of proposed postal rate changes shows first class letters up by one cent for the first ounce to 32 cents with each additional ounce at 22 cents. Post cards remain at 20 cents while Priority Mail under 2 pounds rises to 3.20 dollars. Express mail for an 8 ounce letter climbs to 11.75 dollars and parcel post to zone 5 at 4.25. Certified mail increases to 1.40, return receipt to 1.25, insured mail to 0.85, and registered mail to 6.75. Money orders drop 0.05.
Lawsuit over Facinelli award and Rosenbaum letters
Facinelli faced possible honor revocation after Rosenbaum urged Women in Communications to withdraw. Rosenbaum claimed the articles disserved sex crime victims, while Facinelli's suit seeks 500000 in compensatory and 500000 in punitive damages.
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Tragic hit and run along Route 252 ends in Elyria
Al Montori was struck and dragged 12 tiles to Elyria by a woman returning from Columbia Station. Victoria Cilona of Elyria found Montori beneath her 1997 Ford Explorer upon reaching home. Cilona claimed she hit an animal and felt no immediate vehicle damage. Matus ruled death from head and chest injuries amid family notes Montori frequently walked the route.
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Levy debate as district faces 17.6 million deficit by 2008
Board member Gary Bennett says the levy could stabilize finances while Treasurer Steve Huzicke warns deficits will persist without new funds. State budget limits force reserves of 2 percent for textbooks and capital in 1999 rising to 4 percent by 2001, plus 1 percent annual reserve if revenues rise 3 percent or more.
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Steve Huzicke
TOWING CONTRACT DISPUTE LOOMS IN LORAIN
Lorain city officials uncover a takeover of salvage vehicle fees by Winebrenner and an expanding criminal inquiry. A 945 salvage cars tally exceeds earlier figures, and the current contract excludes the fee. Prosecution confirms ongoing probe, with Norman's Towing and local bidders vying for a new exclusive contract.
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Lorain County
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Larry Tanner
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