Weather front to bring storms and high seas offshore
Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with rain and a chance of thunderstorms today. Waves build to 5 to 8 feet as the system progresses toward evening. Tonight winds remain northeast at 15 to 25 knots with seas holding 5 to 8 feet.
Black candidates rise for Ohio statewide offices
Ohio faces a growing wave of black candidates for statewide roles. Treasurer Ken Blackwell, who may run for secretary of state, notes past pioneers like Virgil Brown and Robert Duncan. Columbus officials Charleta Tavares and Michael Coleman emerge as potential statewide contenders alongside Blackwell.
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Is This Heaven Is This Cleveland Slogan Debate
Cleveland tourism leaders weigh the “Is this Heaven” slogan amid rival city comparisons. Executives from the Cleveland CVB say the line captures a post 1997 rebound, aiming to sustain momentum after Rock Hall fame inductions and All-Star events.
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Debated SD plasma tests face FDA approval hurdles
FDA advisers question new scrubbed plasma, noting safety gains but risks from fat coating viruses. New York Blood Center created Vitex to clean plasma while large batch limits and cost hinder widespread use. NIH officials warn against aggressive marketing as small blood banks fear financial harm if Red Cross gains edge.
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3-1-1 for non emergencies eyed by police chiefs
Lorain County and Baltimore officials report a high share of 9-1-1 calls are not emergencies with hangups and prank inquiries. Cities test 3-1-1 non emergency lines to divert non urgent traffic, while urging use of white pages for department numbers and emergency 9-1-1 only.
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Elyria NAACP event honors four top students
Dr. Harper praised the NAACP work with Elyria schools and pledged to strengthen ties to better meet children’s needs. Mayor Michael Keys backed increased political involvement, stressing the group’s role in the community while four students Rondell Hayes Craig Elliott Jr Keyona Gray Latoya Cavers were honored for scholastic achievement.
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Firefighters battle three-hour blaze on Law Road
About 45 firefighters from Grafton Township Eaton and LaGrange townships fought a three hour fire at the Raymond H. Gump residence on Law Road just west of Chamberlain Road Saturday. No injuries and damage amount undetermined. Chief Tom Giese said the fire started in the ceiling between the first and second floors. origin not suspicious and investigation will continue.
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