Reichlin Criticizes Perk Regional Transit Plan in Cleveland
Elvira Reichlin denounces Mayor Perks $400 million plan to convert the Cleveland Transit Authority into a regional authority. NOACA's Dean Hitchens backs the idea, urging regional unity as Perry explores median strip rapid transit and use of railroad rights of way. NOACA will review while Perk seeks a $150 600 feasibility grant from the Cleveland Foundation amid a multi county transport study.
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Cleveland
Ralph J. Perks
Elvira
Leonard P. Reichlin
Columbia Township
Dean J. Hitchens
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
NOACA
Perk
Reichlin
Cleveland Transit Authority
Lorain
Joseph J. Zaboree
Lorain County
Frederick E. J. Pizzedaz
CLA
Lake Erie
Xnoaca
Cuyahoga
Summit
Portage
Geauga, Lake
Medina Counties
Gilligan criticizes EPA funding for Ohio pollution control
Ohio Governor John Gilligan blasted federal funding cutbacks for municipal sewage facilities at the Great Lakes Basin Commission meeting in Toledo. He noted only 63 of 126 Ohio proposals were funded under the Water Pollution Control Act and urged full allocation and joint federal state action on the Maumee River Basin study and Lake Erie cleanup efforts.
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Toledo
Oho
John Gilligan
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio
Great Lakes States
Great Lakes Basin Commission
Gilligan
Congress
Nixon
Maumee River
Commission
Maumee Bay
Bay Area
Lake Erie
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Lake Ene
Gulligan
Officials rule fish kill caused by unwanted catch near Lorain
Environmental officials confirm the April fish kill near Lorain harbor resulted from a commercial fisherman dumping unwanted undersized sheephead. EPA tests showed no pollution or toxins. officials say no legal action will be taken as dumping under littering laws is not clearly illegal.
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Lorain
EPA
Lorain Harbor
Ray Matjasic
the Wildlife Department
Roy Biggs
Lake Ernie
Division of Wildlife
Brggs
Biggs
Oberlin Day Care Center funding delayed amid pledges and plans
In Oberlin a 200000 day care center to be built at Depot Park hinges on raising 24006 from private sources by May 15, with 8650 already pledged. Nordson Foundation would fund and lease the center for six years if 363000 annual operating costs are met. Oberlin College pledges 10000 and the city supports 1500 yearly. The United Appeal and Saul Gilford Labs promise operating and equipment support respectively as the committee forms a new corporation by June 1. The center would serve over 100 children, up from 40, currently operating in First Church basement with a sliding fee schedule.
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Oberlin College
United Appeal
Depot Park
Nordson
Long
Saul Gilford
Gilford Instrument Laboratories
First Church
Oberlin
Tullen
Lorain Faces 60000 Deficit in Tax Reciprocity Fund
Lorain is wrestling with a 60000 deficit in the income tax reciprocity account as Amherst and Avon seek reciprocity money. The budget had cuts from 156700 to 84700, and officials are studying the current year to see if funds can be drawn from other accounts with Nabakowski noting budgets have some fat.
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Lorain
Ronald Nabakowski
Amherst
Avon
Nabakowsk
Nabakowski
Willard Tornado Disaster Fund Established
Willard establishes a relief fund to aid families affected by Thursday's tornado. Major Kenneth Sommers reports a $500 pledge from St Bernard's Church New Washington, with funds collected by Willard United Bank and no administrative charges. A mayor's committee will oversee distribution including Frank Chapman and local officials. Contributions are in care of Willard United Bank, Willard 44250.
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Willard
Kenneth Sommers
Sommers
St Bernard’s Catholic Church
New Washington
Willard United Bank
Frank Chapman
Gary Oversmith
R R Donnelley and Sons, Inc
Ben Smith
Pioneer Rubber Co
Richard Hawkins
Grace United Methodist Church
Mark Brouwer
Willard Times
Nonpartisan county center formed to aid Ohio delegation
Cuyahoga County lawmakers formed a non profit corporation to establish a legislative research and service center in downtown Cleveland at an estimated annual cost of 360 000 to 70 000. Trustees include Anthony Calabrese and Richard Celeste. The center aims to provide constituent services, track legislation impact, and host meetings for local officials and legislators regardless of party. Celeste noted the group seeks grant support and a suitable site near Sixth Street and Euclid Avenue.
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Columbus
UPI
Cuyahoga
Ted W. Brown
Cuyahoga County
Senate
Anthony O Calabrese
House
Richard F. Celeste
Cleveland
Sixth Street
Euclid Avenue
Kemuelly Celeste
Celeste
Val
Cuyanoga County
City of
Cleveland Area
Cuvahage County
County School Foundation
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Lorain Elvria
Akron-Canton
Annie Glenn
John Glenn
East Haven Nursing Home
State of Ohio
Glenn
Martha Bialosziwski
C-T
John Baldoni
Chronicle-Telegram
Nebraska
Janice Geiler
Alaska
Wendy Curwen
Wyoming
Michele Wal
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New York
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Bill Long
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Nordson Foundation of
Willard Disaster Fund
Non-partisan Legislative Service Formed
Calabrese
Tears
Chamber of Commerce
Niwepa Pen Aaihvle