Mother and son reunite years after supposed death
In Olympia AP report, Chuck Volanti recalls a vanished mother and a 48 year mystery. A nursing home in Ohio finally confirms his mother Mary Volanti is alive, revealing a father’s deceitful actions and a family history of institutionalization.
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Odessa College backs bill restricting risky investments
Odessa College officials support a Texas House bill to ban risky investments and hold securities brokers to stricter rules. The college faced cash flow issues after losing half the book value of its 22 million portfolio in derivatives last year and already enforces a policy prohibiting derivatives with a community advisory group overseeing the portfolio.
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Democrats betting big on budget
In Congress the budget battle favors Republicans on paper as they project a surplus for the first time in 25 years. Democrats dispute the specifics and warn voters may demand a balanced plan, while public trust remains split and campaigns pivot to outcomes over details.
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Downtown Odessa survey outlines downtown revival ideas
Odessa College management students conducted a survey for Main Street Odessa in the downtown area bounded by First Street to Adams Avenue. The study gathered preferences for specialty shops street vendors a night club and more parking while noting hours and employment figures from 159 respondents and various focus group participants.
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Newcomer loses belongings in floods in Metairie
Randy Voss, a 34 year old tool and die maker, moved from Wisconsin Rapids to Metairie after losing his job and winning custody of five sons. His new home flooded, washing away most belongings including sofa and appliances as he faced aid delays and lack of insurance while neighbors provided meals and shelter.
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Fugitive in desert town appears in Phoenix court
A 35 year old fugitive gun enthusiast was ordered held without bond on charges from a long running federal firearms case and a scuffle with marshals in Oatman Arizona. Investigators say a search of his trailer found an illegal meth lab firearms and suspicious paperwork. The hearing did not determine any link to the Oklahoma City bombing.
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Mother's Day spark for talk on fathers
Ken Brodnax suggests Mother's Day is an opportune moment to discuss fathers while the city lines up 580-INFO for the InfoLine directory on page 6E.
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