Rural two lane roads blamed for higher rural highway deaths
The GAO found U S roads carry massive traffic nationwide with rural two lane highways posting higher fatality rates. Experts blame high speeds, narrow lanes and lacking medians while suburban growth shifts commuters onto older rural routes. Investments favor urban highways despite safety needs on rural roads.
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Kitsap County
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Road Information Program
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First solar system like ours found around 47 Ursae Majoris
Astronomers reveal the first external system with multiple planets in near circular orbits around a star. The two planets around 47 Ursae Majoris are about 51 light years away, with sizes 0.29 and 0.75 Jupiter radii, orbiting in stable paths beyond Mars but inside Jupiter.
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Berkeley
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Maine
Nylonge releases sulfur fumes. residents exposed near plant
An acid tank upset at Nylonge caused hydrogen sulfide fumes around 6 30 p m prompting emergency calls as residents reported eye and throat irritation. Officials say the pH controller was recalibrated and testing showed normal operation while EPA investigates emissions and hospital visits were limited to one reported case.
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Fire Chief Correction Misidentifies Lorain County Fair Display
A Wednesday correction clarifies that Fire Chief John Zielinski declined to comment on a pending misdemeanor charge. The misidentification involved who would host a bus safety display at the Lorain County Fair and which fair would feature the exhibit.
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Lorain County Fair
Noise prompts downtown noise rule debate and center name
Local residents pressed to stiffen a noise ordinance to curb loud music from Pounders deck affecting sleep and business. City officials and residents discussed downtown repopulation, while the South Park Task Force named the recreation center after Judge John Andrew Howard, highlighting community leadership and historic firsts.
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Charlene Gersak
Dist Ward
South Park Task Force
Elat
Elyria
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Howard
Franklin Carter
Asbury United Methodist Church
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Florida A&m University
Tallahassee
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Columbus
Fire destroys home and vehicles on Jackson property
Jackson describes a blaze that ripped through his residence and melted the taillights of a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier parked at the driveway. He grabbed a hose but could not save his 1986 Gold Wing and a 1991 Gold Wing motorcycles, and plans to file an insurance claim for the loss.
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Jackson
Newsroom staff and contact numbers listed
The text lists newsroom personnel with roles and phone extensions including Assistant Managing Editor Rudy Dicks and News Editor Patt Ewald. It also names Metro Editor Mike Buettner, Pam McMillan, Matt Westerhold, Sports Editor Kevin Aprile, Encore Editor Shove Blown, Photography Chief Gena Krebs and several extension numbers.
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Mike Buettner
METRO
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Kevin Aprile
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Firefighter Under Investigation Ties To Theft Case
Elyria Fire Department employee Atkinson faces charges after Michigan authorities alerted city police. He has a clean six-year record and was scheduled for vacation through August 28. National Guard sources say his unit stayed at a center for training while reassignment cited. investigators pursue victims’ care.
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Elyria
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Schultz
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Columbus
Denise Varner
Varner
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