Turnpike delays Rt. 58 plan vote in Berea
The Ohio Turnpike Commission postponed a decision on redesigning an interchange at Route 58 to accommodate Lake Shore Railway Association. Officials cite busy agenda including service plaza bids and aim to reach an agreement with Lake Shore soon. a loan from the Ohio Rail Development Commission will fund Lake Shore's share. The commission also reported a record April traffic total of about 3.4 million vehicles, surpassing 1995.
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Turnpike
Lake Shore Railway Association
Turnpike Commission
Alan Plain
Lake Shore
Plain
Gino Zamparelli
Marc Chappo
Chappo
Ohio Rail Development Commission
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Probation ends for Lorain lawyer but license still suspended
Lorain County lawyer Mary Papcke, convicted on nine counts of forgery, had probation lifted after six months but remains ineligible to practice. Clients testified forged signatures and delays, with thousands charged. She faced potential 18 years. six month suspension followed by possible license reinstatement if mental health counseling and mentors met. Prosecutors urged prison, but judge left sentencing to court.
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Elyriaa
Mary Papcke
Papcke
Papeke
Security Fund
Lorain County Bar Association
Sheriffs Department
Cuyahoga County
Miami seniors may lose diplomas after campus disturbances
Oxford AP Twelve Miami University students who joined weekend commencement face possible diplomas withholding for disciplinary actions. University officials will review arrests from disturbances near campus Friday and Saturday, prioritizing seniors, with outcomes depending on prior record and video evidence.
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Oxford
Miami University
Miami
Richard Little
Little
Ridgeville to share underpass costs with railroad groups
North Ridgeville plans five grade separations at Route 83 and Race Maddock Root and Chestnut Ridge roads to reduce blocked crossings. State funds would cover the majority with federal aid. cities and railroads share remaining costs if Norfolk Southern acquires Conrail lines.
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O'Leary
City Hall
Deanna L. Hill
M. Patrick McCune
Norfolk Southern
Beth Thames
U.S
Sherrod Brown
Susan Kirkland
U.S. Surface Transportation Board
North Ridgeville
Hill
Race
Maddock
Root
Chestnut Ridge
Congress
Vermilion
Conneaut
Conral
Allen Dent
Debra Haynes
Cleveland Columbus rail proposal sparks debate on future travel
An plan to widen I-71 between Cleveland and Columbus garners support for a passenger rail option. Mark Carlson of the Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers and EcoCity Cleveland urge diverting funds to rail and better mass transit. Critics say the timing and practicality limit ridership and caution against diverting gasoline tax money. State officials note a third lane and other options are under review with a decision due in late summer.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Mark Carlson
Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers
Carlson
Ohio State University
Carlson and
Bradley
Flamm
EcoCity
William G. Johnson
AAA
Ohio Motorists Club
Johnson
Ohio Department of Transportation
Michelle May
State Transportation Department
Ohio Association of Rail Passengers
Bradley Flamm
North Olmsted gun surrender program offers food rewards
North Olmsted Councilman George Nashar launches a Saturday to May 23 gun turn in. Residents can drop weapons at the police station 10 am to 2 pm with no questions asked and receive a $10 food gift certificate and a $29.95 oil change coupon.
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North Olmsted
George Nashar
D-3rd Ward
Nashar
Cleveland
Dover Center Road
Rini-Rego
Great Northern Boulevard
Great Northern Dodge
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