Storm damages Elyria church and nearby homes
A thunderstorm ripped the roof from Glorious Assembly Apostolic Church on Lowell Street, scattering debris and knocking out power to nearly 300 homes. Pastor Stephen Sanders reported roof removal and interior leaks while Rachel Vaughn saw a large roof section land in her backyard at 112 Seneca Street and damage her fence and power lines.
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Elyria
Lowell
Stephen Sanders
Glorious Assembly Apostolic Church
Rachel Vaughn
Seneca St
Vaughn
Route 57 Overrun Threatens Local Funding
Elyria faces a $2 million overrun on the Route 57 overhaul with $1.7 million in federal stimulus eligibility from NOACA. Mayor Bill Grace notes the award hinges on performance and timing, potentially leaving the city to cover the remaining cost.
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Elyria
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
NOACA
Peet
Bill Grace
Drive-in lawsuit halts N Ridgeville ballfield lights
A judge ordered Ohio Sports Park to turn off its ballpark lights for two weeks after Aut O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theatre filed suit claiming glare from the lights disturbed moviegoers. Debbi Sherman said screens One and Two were affected while owner Larry Vassil said inspections were planned but delayed by rain.
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North Ridgeville
Ohio Sports Park
Debbie Sherman
Lorain Road
Sherman
Larry Vassil
Vassil
Light Manufacture
Chronicle
Ohio
County to charge sex offenders to register costs in Lorain County
Lorain County commissioners approved a resolution allowing Sheriff Stammitti to levy fees on sex offenders for state mandated registrations. Tier III offenders pay 100 dollars per year, Tier I and II pay 25 dollars annually, funds go to the county general fund. The plan aims to defray administrative costs but likely won’t restore laid off deputies.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Phil Stammitti
Stammitti
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Lisa Roberson
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Norte
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N. Ridgeville
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