Elyria Opens New City Hall Amid Moves and Preparations
Elyria relocates to a new City Hall on Broad Street with utilities and building departments already operating. The public can conduct business starting today, with a grand opening planned for May 27, including a ribbon cutting and tours. A preview gala is set for May 26 priced at 75 dollars.
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Wet weather stalls Lorain County sweet corn planting
Since April 1, more than seven inches of rain drenched Lorain County. Gary Sweet of Sweet Farms in North Ridgeville says the wet spells delay planting, with about 60 acres done and 40 remaining. Corn needs 70 to 80 days to mature, so dry days are critical to harvest in August. Bob Ternes of Eaton Township notes many farmers have not yet started due to soggy fields.
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Ray Diederich
National Weather Service
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Gary Sweet
Sweet Farms
Bob Ternes
Eaton Township
Ternes
Lorain County Planting Dates and Soybean Timing
Lorain County lists best planting windows for crops including corn soybeans oats and barley. Soybeans are best sown after May 20 with other crops shown in March to mid May ranges. Historical bushel figures span 2000 to 2003 with yearly production from 1.3 to 3.6 million bushels.
Vermilion man Tony Lombardo dies possibly from meningitis
Erie County Health Commissioner says 38 year old Carl Seabold died at Community Health Partners in Lorain after a blood sample showed bacterial signs. Officials are tracing contacts and testing for the specific bacteria to confirm meningitis.
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Erie County
Donald Smith
Carl Seabold
Community Health Partners
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Lorain County
Ken Pearce
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Local forecast notes showers and a thunderstorm
A couple of showers and a thunderstorm are possible with a high near 76. For complete weather details and timing, see the AccuWeather forecast on Page Ai2.
Victor Leandry leads El Centro after 13 years
When Victor Leandry first arrived in the United States he was assisted by El Centro de Servicios Sociales. Now Nan, 13 years later, he heads the agency and outlines his goals for Saturday's Chronicle.
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Lorain Bank Officials Settle Insider Trading Case
Lorain National Bank and its parent LNB Bancorp face a federal settlement over insider trading allegations. SEC says top executives bought bank stock near daily closes on 285 days to lift prices. five parties agree to penalties without admitting or denying the claims.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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Dan Gregus
Midwest
LNB Bancorp
New tenant eyed for Lorain Ford plant site
Lorain County officials discuss a possible new company interest in moving into Ford Motor Co.’s Lorain Assembly Plant after production ends next year. County officials say details are premature while a task force works to entice Ford to stay or return, citing the plant’s 800,000 square feet and potential needs.
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Ron Twining
Twining
Ford
Snug Seats May Not Fit Millennium Force Belts
Cedar Point warns that redesigned restraints on the Millennium Force roller coaster may fail to secure plus sized riders. The belts were moved after a fatal Six Flags incident, raising safety concerns about seating fit and ride operation.
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