Elgin Whirlwind News Today

EAST LIVERPOOL — February was a busy month, according to Mayor Greg Bricker. In addition to all the snow and ice removal and repairs to city infrastructure by city employees, there was a lot of work done that residents didn’t see. During his report at Monday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Bricker also explained that his office has been busy, submitting projects for the state budget. In addition to the wellness center and trails, the city also is working on a transportation initiative an...

Staff Writer EAST LIVERPOOL — City council’s Finance Committee agreed Tuesday to forward three pieces of legislation to council-as-a-whole, including the purchase of a new street sweeper. The Elgin Whirlwind street sweeper will be purchased from Jack Doheny Companies for $305,842 through the state’s cooperative purchasing program. According to Safety-Service Director David Dawson, the sweeper itself will run $291,283 plus a five-year warranty and lease agreement. Half of the cost will be...