Utility Bill Cuts Debated in Ohio House Hearing
Ohio House set to study a biparti san bill offering 25 percent cuts on electric and gas bills for elderly homeowners and renters 65 plus tied to the homestead exemption. Rep Eckart and Rep Batchelder sponsor with Rep Wojtanowski as cosponsor. administration’s stance pending.
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Ice jams threaten floods across West Virginia prompting evacuations
West Virginia officials battled ice jams to prevent flooding in low areas and valleys. In Wheeling two cranes chipped ice from Big Wheeling Creek, while explosives broke jams in Raleigh Boone counties prompting evacuations of at least 50 people. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch and warned of rising waters along multiple rivers. authorities designated evacuation centers as the situation persisted.
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Mental health boards seek formal separation from counties
Boards plan to separate mental health services from Washington County and from a three county region under federal rules. The action aims to redefine governance and funding boundaries as reported on Page 2.
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Ohio U wrestlers set school mark in dual meet wins
Ohio University wrestling team beat Miami on Saturday night to extend its consecutive dual meet wins record. The report notes the victory at Congo and highlights the new look in the White House with casual attire.
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News Digest briefs open in The Messenger
The Messenger previews a new News Digest feature with quick reads on Ohio national and international events. Weather shows mostly cloudy tonight with possible snow and teens temperatures, and a colder Tuesday with flurries and a high near 30.
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Carter Runs a Frill Free Greeting for Lopez Portillo
President Carter trims pomp for Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo's state visit, removing Army trumpeters and state flags and telling reporters he opposes ruffles and flourishes. He will meet Cabinet and discuss trade and immigration as Young, Kissinger, and Brzezinski weigh in on Africa remarks.
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Men trek 30 miles across ice to Canada on Lake Erie
Wesley Schalamon and Daniel C Greene, both of Ohio, hiked from Catawba Point to Colchester Ontario covering 30 miles in 10 hours. Their friend duo from Erie Pa abandoned after eight miles needing helicopter rescue. Schalamon worked at Union Carbide Parma center. Greene also with the firm.
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Ohio
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VA to Seek Retroactive Refunds From GI Bill Students
Veterans using the GI bill who drop courses may owe retroactive refunds. The new rule, effective December, allows the VA to reclaim overpayments for undercut credit hours, with amounts varying by full, three quarter, or half time status. The policy covers completed courses with ignored grades and cases beyond a student’s control. The VA has recouped about 70 percent of more than $2 billion in overpayments since 1971, and colleges fear impact on veterans while some refunds apply to current and future terms. Veterans are urged to consult their school’s veterans affairs office.
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Valentine wishes brighten Messenger Happy Ads
Readers send heartfelt messages for Valentine Day in the Messengers Happy Ads. Classification 6 notes a cheerful exchange of sentiments as couples and loved ones share thanks and affection in a festive regional feature.
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Increased Vandalism Ups Rural Ohio Crime Rate
A Ohio State University study funded by the LEAA shows rural crime rising 30.5 percent from 1965 to 1974, with vandalism as the leading offense. The report cites unreported crimes, door-locking habits, youth involvement, and that most vandals view acts as not criminal.
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