Ohio Soldier Keith Maupin Held by Gunmen in Iraq
Video aired by Al Jazeera shows Keith Matthew Maupin, 20, from Batavia Ohio, seated on a floor and stating his identity as a U.S. soldier from the 1st Division. Captors say they will exchange him for imprisoned comrades and claim other captives exist. Maupin says he came to liberate Iraq but did not come willingly to stay with his child.
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Inflation sparks price hikes hit retailers and beef cuts
In Garrisonville Virginia Paddy's Steakhouse & Pub raised a 12 ounce prime rib from 15.99 to 19.99 since December 2002 as beef costs rise. Economists warn inflation whispers persist with energy materials and goods costs climbing while consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in March and year over year 5.1 percent. Consumers and small business owners note higher prices confirming the trend.
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Sherry Cooper
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Chicago
Labor Department
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Federal Reserve
Carolyn Parker
Lorain County Homeless Face Housing Gap and Aid Cuts
In Lorain County hundreds, including children, lack housing. A full time job must pay over 14 dollars per hour to afford a two bedroom without aid, but such jobs are scarce. Advocates warn federal housing cuts could worsen the crisis as the community hears stories from homeless individuals and experts outline current efforts.
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Injured infant parents testify to life support decision
A human-interest note details how the parents of a comatose infant testified about whether to continue life support. The coverage emphasizes family perspective and medical context amid ongoing debates.
Cats rescued after being left in Elyria library drop box
Three kittens and a mother cat were rescued from a book drop at Elyria Public Library on West River Road after a patron heard meowing and found them among piled books. Staff fed the hungry animals and prepared for adoption through Erie Shores Humane Society.
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Kathy Horwedel
Elyria Public Library
West River Road
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Elyna
Debbie Pillivant
Washington Avenue
Erie Shores Humane
Match Witherall
Witherall
Slaying suspect still at large in Lorain bar shooting
Lorain police seek 24 year old Anthony Villa Jr in the Gu s International Lounge killing of Renaldo Collins. Villa, nicknamed Tony, has a criminal history and was identified by witnesses. no arrest yet as investigators pursue leads and interview families. Collins died after being shot early Tuesday near midnight, as his stepfather Harold Hawthorne worked as a bar bouncer.
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Beavercrest Drive
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Mark Carpentere
Collins
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Jackie Fairley
Former Head Start chief spared jail in Lorain County
Barbara Aldridge, 50, former Lorain County Head Start director, received probation and 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor falsification charge. She testified for the prosecution in the Anna Taylor-Carter case, was fired by the agency, and had a 90 day sentence suspended on one year probation.
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Barbara Aldridge
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Lorain County Community Action Agency
Anna Taylor-Carter
Taylor- Carter
Michael Nolan
Taylor-Carter
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Lynett M. McGough
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