A new mandated permit for Lorain County homeowners with septic tanks on their properties brought confusion and anger to the residents who spoke out Jan. 16 against the new cost during the Lorain County Commission meeting. In January 2015, the Ohio Department of Health adopted new rules for home sewage treatment systems (HSTS) which require […]
The Lorain County Commission held its first meeting of the year Jan. 8 to reorganize for 2024 with nominations for president and vice president. Commissioner Jeffrey Riddell was named president while Commission David Moore will serve as vice president. Additionally, the commissioners approved a third amendment to its public forum policy enacted late last year […]
The Lorain County Commission received permission by a court Dec. 20 to vote on the MARCS radio system which they approved 2-1 vote in a special afternoon meeting. “We are proud to announce the construction of a countywide public safety communications network by adding more towers and interoperability for our public safety forces,” stated Commission […]
The Lorain County Commission was ordered not to vote by a judge on whether to purchase an emergency communications system. The hearing was presided over by Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Melissa Kobasher just before the commissioners began its Dec. 15 meeting which was flooded with about 60 police officers and firefighters. The Lorain County […]
The Lorain County Commission invited its consultant to present information about a proposed new communications system which brought out several in opposition of the idea. The issue has brought with it contention to the commission’s board room on multiple occasions and continued at its Dec. 12 meeting. The county has been wrangling with its emergency […]