Summer Debuts in Ohio With Showers and Clearing Skies
United Press International reports the start of summer in Ohio with showers spreading east overnight. Toledo records three quarters of an inch, Cincinnati half an inch, Dayton and Marietta just over a quarter. A cold front moved through central Lake Erie to Cincinnati, then the system exits tonight. A high pressure center from Iowa will bring drier, cooler air. Summer begins at 2 10 p.m. with clear skies expected tonight. Thursday brings sun and temperatures in the 70s. Friday to Sunday forecast shows 80 to 85 highs, 60 to 65 lows, and near normal precipitation. Above normal temps are forecast June 26 to 30.
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Ohioan dies after drinking jimson tea in wilderness lesson
An Ohio man Patrick Chapman, 33, took his 8-year-old daughter from a California school to teach her wilderness living. He drank a tea brewed from jimson weed and died. deputies found his body after the girl called for help. The daughter was placed with juvenile authorities.
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Energy Department backs five firms for first UPI electric car push
The Energy Department selects five companies across four states for a staged demonstration proving battery powered cars can work in cities. Assistant Secretary Beattie says the effort aims to build sales and service networks and collect performance data amid scarce existing infrastructure.
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Weather and births a Norwalk brief
Weather clear and cooler tonight with lows near 50 and sunny Thursday highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph tonight. Tuesday temperatures reach 86 to 63 with trace precipitation. Birth notices report a Norwalk Fisher-Titus girl for Robert and Susan Tove and another Norwalk Fisher-Titus girl for Kevin and Kay Hindle.
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Longevity Record for Lake Sturgeon Reaches 154 Years
The longest recorded lifespan for an animal is 154 years, achieved by a lake sturgeon. This remarkable age highlights the species longevity and resilience in aquatic ecosystems.
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Greek quake leaves Salonica rattled. 14 dead, 150 injured
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck northern Greece killing at least 14 and injuring about 150. Rescue teams searched ruined eight story buildings in Salonica while authorities declared a state of emergency and deployed troops. Dozens were hospitalized as power and phone lines failed and historic White Tower suffered damage.
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Ohio House Finance panel weighs school aid bill
The Ohio House Finance Committee planned morning and afternoon hearings on a Senate passed 200 million supplemental appropriations bill to keep schools open this fall. Key figures included Rep. Myr Shoemaker and Gov. Rhodes staff as committee members consider amendments before Thursday floor action.
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Shell Think Twice About Her Honesty
Cincinnati UPI reports a 22 year old Robin Huff saying she will think twice about turning in money found at work. She admits she could not believe it four months ago when she found cash and questioned the right course of action.
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Akron Youth Dies After Misidentification Auto Crash
Steve Koval Jr., 19, died after a car crash in Silver Lake in which he and friend Christopher Ansang, 19, were misidentified by a bystander at the scene. Both suffered facial injuries when their car slammed into a tree. In a separate matter, a jury award case in Hamilton County involves a $920 found at the Hospitality Motor Inn gift shop.
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Rose Foss Closes 16-Year Clerk's Tenure at Norwalk
Norwalk City Council appoints Wilma Nickols as assistant clerk effective immediately to succeed Rose Foss who will retire July 1 after 16 years as council clerk. Nickols will also assume Planning Zoning Commission and related duties with a $3,692 annual salary plus meeting stipends. Foss lauded with a standing ovation as council praised her long service and she and husband Lyle plan to move to Mt. Vernon. Nickols, 44, a lifelong area resident and former soil and water district worker, called the post a real challenge and aims to stay in government work. She and husband Lawrence have two children and live on Hasbrook Road. The president said Nickols was chosen from four candidates with strong references from 10 applicants.
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