Granger Township weighs tornado siren plan and costs
Granger Township discusses installing tornado sirens at a preliminary stage. Fire Chief Steven Kamp estimates 15k to 18k for evaluation and 20k to 25k per siren, with about three units and a total rough cost over 100k. He notes no current grants and cites cellphone alerts as a faster option while exploring grant opportunities. Weather officials say tornado activity varies yearly, mainly March through August, with some late fall activity.
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Brunswick to study future parks in master plan procurement
Brunswick City Council approved a design contract with Designing Local LTD to create a parks and recreation master plan for up to 79700 dollars. The plan will cover 23 park sites on 335 acres, include community and neighborhood parks and undeveloped spaces, and feature public workshops for input.
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Wadworth Schools foresee deficits in 2027 28
Wadworth district officials unveiled a five year forecast showing a cash balance deficit by fiscal year 2027 with a larger shortfall projected for 2028. Treasurer Beeman cited lower than expected revenues, weak property tax growth and rising costs as key factors. The plan, to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, notes enrollment declines and staff reductions as possible mitigations.
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Buckeye Schools seek bus drivers to ease transit issues
Buckeye Schools confront ongoing transportation strain from lack of bus drivers. Superintendent Jeff Stanton notes no enough drivers despite higher substitute rates and a local hiring partnership. Current drivers hit max hours. district plans a mid August community update and explores staffing fixes to avoid a repeat of last August.
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