Ohio Governor signs budget amid I 71 Boston Road deal dispute
Gov. Mike DeWine signed the transportation budget bill keeping section 5501.60 intact, despite opposition from local officials. He cited the amendment by Rep. Tom Patton to address a long standing interchange issue, while noting the usual procedures were not followed. An ODOT study result is due in the coming weeks.
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DeWine signs rail safety law amid derailment response
Gov. Mike DeWine signs rail safety measures as the Justice Department cites Norfolk Southern over the derailment. An interchange plan faces years of hurdles and federal approval, with completion unlikely before 2030. DeWine stresses a workable solution despite unresolved objections.
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Brunswick fire station tour highlights bond issue details
Brunswick residents can review the May ballot bond to fund a new fire station as Rotary members tour Station 1. Assistant Chief Merchant notes tight living quarters with Murphy beds and shared spaces, while Chief Glauner cites decontamination limits and only one shower. The department handled nearly 4,000 calls last year and often relies on mutual aid when both stations are busy.
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Medina Schools bus driver pleads no contest
Herbert Ferguson Jr., a former Medina Schools bus driver, changed his plea to no contest on six counts of child endangerment after allegedly driving a bus with students while intoxicated in mid November. The OVI charges were dismissed after a suppression ruling deeming BAC test results inadmissible.
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Wadsworth to Install Flock License Plate Cameras This Summer
Wadsworth plans to install Flock automated license plate readers in the summer, reading plates and alerting police to stolen or flagged vehicles. The $64,000 grant from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services funds the project for the city’s traffic-light area, with approval by City Council on its second reading.
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Seville Urban Cottage Reopens In New Location
Dawn Lynch bought Urban Cottage in March and renovated 48 Center St to reopen as a home goods and gift shop. Her husband Matt assists as the store relaunches after 15 years under former owner Dani Savage, who opened it in 2008 on West Main Street. The shop carries plant themed items kitchenware clothing jewelry and pet supplies.
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