River Traffic Moving Again After Freeing From Ice
Thirty Ohio River tows and fuel laden barges cleared surface ice and moved upstream toward Lock 51 near Galconda Ohio, despite hydraulic gate failure that trapped nine barges. Pedigo noted divers would be needed, with traffic to Louisville and beyond delayed by ice and the damaged lock.
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Pennsylvania
Nationwide Winter Crisis Hits Energy and Employment
The country endures a severe cold snap affecting the East Midwest and South. More than 100 fuel oil coal and salt barges push on the Ohio River while locks face hydraulic trouble. About 135000 expected layoffs, 20 percent of Pennsylvania schools closed, and emergency measures widen unemployment benefits and job training programs.
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Ohio legislature acts to speed unemployment benefits amid energy crisis
Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. J. Leonard Camera, pass a measure to waive a 10 day employer certification window for new unemployment claims to speed benefits. The bill aims to cut initial benefit delays from seven to twelve weeks and faces possible fixes as officials testify.
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Ohio
Helping kids avoid emotional problems through parent balance
A guidance piece urges parents to self assess their styles from permissive to strict to avoid emotional issues in children. Experts offer practical tips for balanced parenting and fostering healthy development. Read it in Fay on February 6.
Power outage hits Chauncey Millfield after shotgun damage
A high powered rifle shot damaged a transformer at Floodwood substation south of Nelsonville causing a five hour outage affecting 950 customers in Chauncey and Millfield. The Athens County Sheriff’s Department is investigating, with no suspects named. Power was restored by 9 36 a m after crews rerouted feeds and replaced the transformer. Local disaster teams opened a center in Chauncey fire station but was not needed. no evacuations occurred.
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Elton Swart
Sheriff's Office
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Electric Company
Swart
Chauncey-Millfield
Clarke Street
Athens
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