Hospital Costs Debate Skips Public Forum In Cleveland
A Brook Park Dem Club sponsored forum on hospital costs and Blue Cross contracts became a three way clash after the Greater Cleveland Hospital Association refused to participate. Southwest General Hospital faced sharp questioning from about 200 residents, Blue Cross officials, and a moderator from Brook Park. The forum highlighted concerns over rising costs and insurance premiums with Blue Cross executives defending their pricing and consolidation efforts.
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Cleveland woman sentenced after fatal hit skip crash
Kimberly Kleinhenz of North Olmsted admitted drinking the night her car struck Jeff Medlar, killing him as he hitchhiked on Paritas Road. She received 90 days in the Cleveland Workhouse with work release, a $1000 fine with $500 suspended, two years probation, and an indefinite license suspension after being found guilty of hit and skip.
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Westlake mayor weighs dual directorship for service and building
Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough postponed nominating Joseph Biddlecombe as service director while seeking charter guidance on whether one person can head both the service and building departments. Law Director Pat Gareau plans to Rule by next week. Council members note the charter calls for separate departments and vote prospects remain uncertain.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Partial Sun and Rain Chance
A forecast shows mainly cloudy skies tonight with a 20 percent rain chance. Lows fall into the 40s. Saturday brings partial sun with highs around 60 and details on Pape were not provided.
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Choices teen pregnancy coverage leads Chronicle-Telegram weeklong series
The Chronicle-Telegram promotes a weeklong in depth look at teen age pregnancy titled Choices. The paper notes strong reader interest in a Funky Winkerbean booklet on the subject and previews related features across its sections including Encore TV Week and Arts and TV.
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