Ridgeville Council splits over school levy vote
North Ridgeville City Council split 3 to 2 on endorsing a 9.8 mill school levy for the November ballot. The measure would raise about 2.7 million yearly and cost a $100,000 home about 300 more per year if approved. Two council members voted against, citing separation of city government and schools. The issue advances for debate in two weeks.
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Baby wins World Series ticket lottery for Indians
Cody McHenry ten months old is the family winner of a mail lottery for World Series tickets to the Cleveland Indians. Four tickets will go to family members if the team advances, with Cody’s parents Bart and Stephanie planning to use two. Other relatives will draw names from Cody for the remaining two tickets arriving by UPS by Friday.
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Man gets two to five years for abusing three Sheffield Lake boys
Judge Kosma Glavas sentenced Brian K. Coffelt, 21, of Irving Park Boulevard, to two to five years for endangering three boys ages 3, 6 and 11. Coffelt agreed to testify against his girlfriend Velda Batton and his mother Deborah Johnson. Prosecutors dropped two felonies in exchange for testimony.
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Columbia Won’t Nix Youth Gridders
Columbia trustees chose not to revoke the Columbia Youth Football League’s use of Columbia Park after resident complaints. Al Leonard, league operator, was invited to explain concerns about parking finances and other issues, with the league reported to have finished the year in the red.
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Sweet team opens on Broad Street in Elyria
Sweet team Suzin L. Chocolate opens on Broad Street in downtown Elyria with a staff including Dick Stein Mary Rose Stein owner Suzin Stefaneti Danielle Hickam Rick Hickam Laury Stefanelli and Garth Grimes. The shop occupies the former J&B Discount building.
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Lorain Law Director steps aside in cop case
Lorain city law director Michael Scherach says he cannot represent the city in the case involving fired policewoman Shelly Coonrod due to ethical conflicts from past private representation. He also notes the Lorain County Prosecutor is already handling a case linked to GOP mayoral nominee Clecy Joe Casteel.
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City grass-cut bill shocks Elyrian residents
Businessman Earl Jolley owner of EM Services in Elyria complained to the City Council after city crews mowed two of his adjacent lots on Stanford Avenue. He was ordered to pay 400 dollars for less than an hour’s work and has not paid. Jolley argued the city did not uniformly enforce ordinances and noted past actions where he waited for notices before cutting. Council referred the request to Safety Service Director Timothy Coey for decision.
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Broad Street widening decision eyed for two weeks
Elyria residents await city action on Broad Street between East River Street and Route 57. Council President Thomas Shores said the measure will be brought out of committee on October 16 for a vote to decide whether to add three or four lanes, with a project cost around 84.1 million and 3.28 million in federal funds potential. The proposal would affect Larry Tanner’s 1st Ward as Lonny Shippy confirms federal eligibility remains.
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Council Mulis Rules On Political Signs
City council debates two ordinances on political sign placements and quantity limits. Officials discuss where signs may be displayed and how many are allowed, weighing free expression against neighborhood impact.
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