West Suburb housing boom drives gains in county
County planning data show Westlake up 52.4 percent in housing units from 1980 to 1990 while Strongsville rises 34 percent. Cleveland falls 6.8 percent as county population drops 6.3 percent. Westlake adds 3,197 units. Rural Olmsted Township up 31.9 percent. Olmsted Falls 17.9 percent. North Olmsted 3.7 percent. Berea 2.7 percent. Bay Village 5.1 percent.
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Ohio high school proficiency test sparks unease across districts
An upcoming state mandated ninth grade proficiency exam covering reading math and citizenship prompts fears of rising dropout rates and budget strain. The new four-tier diploma system may shape post school opportunities while districts prepare for a shift in how success is measured. The Cleveland board condemns the tests as potential employment discrimination and urges action.
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Steneco Foes Plan Protest Over Lorain Plant Noise
Residents in the South Lorain neighborhood plan a protest before tonight's City Council meeting over noise and air pollution from the new Steneco asphalt plant. Stoneco officials say they are cooperating with the Ohio EPA and will operate responsibly, with information sessions and plant tours planned as they seek an operating permit by month’s end.
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Deliberate Fire Damages Elyria House on Apple Street
Fire investigators believe a Monday blaze at 70 Apple Street in Elyria was arson. Edward Bethel’s one story wooden home suffered 70000 in damage as 23 firefighters battled the flames for over three hours. authorities plan to consult the state fire marshal to determine origin.
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Cigarette Blamed for Elyria House Fire
A fire on East Broad Street caused an estimated 30 000 damage to a house owned by Shirley Weiner at 616 Broad. Firefighters arrived at 8 02 p m and fought the blaze for over an hour in the upstairs area before suppressing it. No injuries were reported and damages included 20 000 to the structure and 10 000 to the contents.
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