Illinois cuts welfare aid in three month halt
Illinois joins four states in rolling back general assistance as 51,000 able bodied single adults lose benefits for three months starting today. The cuts extend to six months next fiscal year, with exemptions for the elderly illiterate and caregivers. Religious leaders protested in the state Capitol rotunda while advocates for the homeless criticized the move.
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Heavy Crocker Road house fire damages home
In Columbia Township, about 40 firefighters battled a Tuesday night blaze at Carl Earl's home on Crocker Road. The fire caused an estimated 28 000 to 30 000 dollars in damage, started in the garage, rekindled in the attic, and was extinguished after tanker support from nearby towns due to no nearby hydrants. No injuries were reported and the cause remains undetermined.
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Tyson loses bid for bail in rape conviction appeal
Mike Tyson's lawyers appeal to Indiana Supreme Court after the Court of Appeals denied bail while he challenges his rape conviction. Defense attorney Alan Dershowitz denounces the denial as unfair and groundsless.
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Dems Move To Extend Unemployment Benefits Again
House Democrats plan to extend federal jobless benefits for the long term unemployed. Rep. Thomas Downey of New York will introduce legislation as existing extensions phase out this spring, with prior measures already in effect since November.
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Road repairs close portions of Route 57 in Elyria
Assistant Engineer John Hart announced that sections of Route 57 between Cleveland Street and Grafton Road will be closed for about three months for concrete repair and bridge railing work. Gulf Road closures follow for stabilization and traffic detours will be posted.
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County health board gets new member
Elyria Wellington resident Gilman R. Baker was named to a three year term on the Lorain County Board of Health, filling the seat left by Rolland Angersbach who became Henrietta Township Trustee. Robert Roseler was reappointed to a four year term as board chairman. Page officials were re-elected to leadership roles in the Health District Advisory Council.
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Town Lacks Hydrants As Water Shutoff Strands Family
A resident described rapid arrival of Eaton water shutoff with the county system. The town has only 13 hydrants, leaving 90 percent of cases without ready access. The family could not be informed further at the moment.
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Curbside drug house shut in Lorain crackdown
Lorain police and the drug task force sealed 1321 and 1323 Massachusetts Ave under nuisance law after evidence of open trafficking and curb service. Marilyn and Micah Smith faced multiple aggravated trafficking charges while a hearing on a yearlong closure is set for April 10. Neighbors welcomed the action citing constant traffic and disturbances.
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Feighan records shift as districts redraw in Ohio
Feighan has represented for 15 years and now covers North Olmsted Westlake Bay Village and western Cleveland while older 19th District areas extend into Lake and Ashtabula counties. Tim McCormack Hagan eye the 19th seat as Tucker Marston plans to announce candidacy and filing looms Friday.
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Court eyes redraw plan to meet federal districting guidelines
The court reserved the right to push the legislative primary past June 2 if needed to align with federal rules. A ruling could push Ohio’s presidential and congressional primaries to September, a move that would affect campaigns. State Rep. Patrick A. Sweeney called it a summer disruption and noted mixed effects on renomination odds. Taft and legislative leaders did not immediately comment.
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Cincinnati
Hospital switchboard change prompts patient feedback
Phonemost frequently dialed departments include billing scheduling patient information human resources and radiology. Boyle notes only one complaint but says many positive remarks and that staff will need time to adjust.
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Taft weighs September primaries amid election funding chaos
Taft met with legal counsel as a 21 percent budget cut slashes the board’s $1.3 million 1991 baseline, leaving Iris Gracia warning of money shortages and a tough general election. The Lorain County board sought $220,000 more, Blair noted drastic adjustments, and candidates fear chaos as September primaries threaten voter turnout and planning.
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Iris Gracia
Child found dead in concrete at Kansas home
Leavenworth police report the body of a 4 year old boy with Down syndrome was found sealed in concrete inside a cardboard box at his parents home. The mother Alice Brown 28 is suspected in the death and has been in a mental hospital since an overdose. Autopsy says the boy died about a month ago from unknown causes amid extensive injuries. The father William Brown 37 reported him missing Monday. six other children aged 1 to 10 were in the home. Authorities say the home has a history of police calls.
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