Hotel would be first in Ashtabula, Ohio, in a century

The city is finalizing a few details before moving forward with a road project for the planned pig iron plant in Ashtabula. The city is ironing out issues before putting the project out for bids. The majority of the project is funded via grants, but those grants will come in the form of reimbursements, not upfront payments, so the city is working to make sure that there is sufficient cash on hand before moving forward. Read the Star Beacon story here