Lorain Waterfront Hotel Deal Faces Tax Hurdles
Landmark Hotel Corp. says new federal tax laws next year will cut profits on a $10.6 million Lorain lakefront hotel project. Developers and Lorain officials planned a Cleveland meeting to discuss financing, with about $1 million needed to buy the hotel site between Alabama and Arkansas avenues north of East Erie Avenue.
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Vermilion crash leaves two seriously injured at crossing
A car train collision in Vermilion left two people in serious condition. Emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators began examining the crossing. In other news, EHS band will perform at the Browns Oilers rematch.
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Spitzer Eyes Lakefront Marina as Lorain Plan Expands
Lorain Spitzer Great Lakes Ltd. may add a 650 slip lakefront marina to the Amship yard project as part of the Lorain Port Authority master plan. Construction could start next year after a breakwall is completed with a 1988 boating season target.
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Elyria
Amship Yards
Alan Spitzer
Lorain Port Authority
Black River
Spitzer
Port Authority
John Sulpizio
Sulpizio
Firefighters avert walkout in Elyria Township dispute
About 10 Elyria Township Fire Department firefighters threatened to walk off over trustee interference. The walkout was averted after trustees agreed to a meeting to establish guidelines and resolve differences. The dispute traces to May when the department disassociated from the women’s auxiliary and amid long standing questions about Fire Chief Brack and trustee duties. Brack denies conflict of interest and an independent investigation cleared him.
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Elyria Township
George Brack
Women’s Auxiliary
Bracik
Judge refuses shift of DeChant trial to other county
Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge Adrian Bedeski denied defense requests to move Gregory DeChant's November aggravated murder trial outside Lorain County. Prosecutor Gregory White said an impartial Elyria jury can be seated, with a move possible if Lorain jurors prove unable to be fair.
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Gregory DeChant
Lorain County
Betleski
DeChant
John Pyle
Gerald Gold
Gregory White
White
Outside Tonight Clears, cool with patchy breeze
Tonight stays clear and cool with a low around 40. Wednesday brings mainly sunny skies and a high in the upper 60s. A light chuckle notes marriage as a rejuvenating bond that gives a new leash on life.
Elyria Councilman Richard Roth Resigns
Elyria City Council member Richard Roth will resign effective October 2 citing lack of time. The move ends his tenure on the council as officials note upcoming departures and voter reactions.
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Elyria
Richard Roth
Americans Split on Mandatory Drug Testing View
A survey shows support for mandatory drug testing across several groups including airline pilots air traffic controllers police and teachers. Support ranges from 70 to 88 percent while about half to two thirds oppose or question the policy as an infringement on rights.
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