Gas buildup blamed for Lorain blast at steel mill
A blast at the Lorain steel mill injured contract worker Ruane McGehee and minor injuries to several others. Officials say gas buildup contributed to the burst though the exact cause is under federal investigation. The blast occurred during maintenance with the plant set to restart next week.
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John Willoughby
Republic Engineered Products
Willoughby
Stevens Painton
Lorain Pipe Mills
Steel
Court orders Maple Heights to release substitute teacher names
In Cleveland area news, a court required Maple Heights school district to disclose the names of teacher replacements by Wednesday to aid the Cleveland Teachers Union in its strike support. CTU argues parents and teachers deserve the names, while district officials cited multiple public records requests and potential appeals.
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Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
Eileen Gallagher
Maple Heights
Cleveland Teachers Union
CTU
Susannah Muskovitz
Muskovitz
Maura Norton
Norton
Campaign ad attacks flare in Armbruster Morano race
The campaign between state Sen. Jeffry Armbruster and Democrat Sue Morano intensifies with attack ads sullying records. Armbruster calls Morano's charges false while Morano says she raises issues from his Columbus tenure. An opponent radio spot questions Morano and a Democrats mailing accuses Armbruster of backing predatory lending. Morano says Armbruster has not acted on the issue.
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Jeffry Armbruster
Sue Morano
Armbruster
North Ridgeville
Jack Kilroy
Columbus
Morano
Morana
Taft weighs new tax to aid Ohio schools
Governor Taft considers a possible education tax to fund schools as the state Supreme Court reviews the funding case. Budget chief Tom Johnson said the tax is one option if the court ruling requires more money, noting prior increases in basic aid, a 2 million dollar daily construction program, and higher standards for student learning. The decision hinges on the court next ruling in the 11 year old suit, with Taft campaigning for re election against Tim Hagan. If needed, he would review business taxes and other levies used earlier this year to balance the budget.
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Columbus
Bob Taft
Supreme Court
Taft
Tom Johnson
Johnson
Ohio Supreme Court
Tim Hagan
Ohio
Olmsted Falls setback in runway expansion suit
Olmsted Falls suffered a setback in its bid to block Cleveland Hopkins International Airport expansion. A federal judge dismissed the suit for lack of 60 day notice under the Clean Water Act after the city filed 15 days after requesting permit revocation. The dispute centers on burying Abram Creek for the runway's final 2,000 feet and potential environmental and noise impacts.
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Olmsted Falls
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Patricia A. Gaughan
Army Corps of Engineers
Abram Creek
Barbara Lichman
Robert Blomauist
Mb Mauna
Schwers
Washington
Obnio
Army Corps of
Puppies and dogs rescued from empty Lorain home wait at APL
Four puppies and two adult dogs rescued from a vacant Poplar Street home are being cared for by the Animal Protective League of Lorain County. Owner seeks return, with possible criminal charges being considered for abandonment or cruelty. Final decision expected soon, pets under medical care and awaiting custody ruling.
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Elyria
Poplar Street
Animal Protective League of
Lorain County
APL
David McClelland
McClelland
Chuck Humel
Chronicle
Doctors rally for caps on malpractice cases
In Columbus, doctors seek caps on verdicts while patients’ families oppose them. More than 2,000 physicians are expected at the Statehouse as premiums rose sharply for practitioners like Cleveland surgeon Daniel McLaughlin. Affected families describe long-term care needs and settlements with limited disclosure.
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Ohio Statehouse
Cleveland
Daniel McLaughlin
McLaughlin
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