First FDA approved electronic hand aids quadriplegics
Eric Schremp of Sheffield Lake benefited from a 1992 diving accident with a hand implant. The FDA approved NeuroControl Corp.'s Freehand, a 50,000 dollar electronic hand that translates shoulder jerks into thumb and finger movements, improving daily tasks for about 54,000 U.S. quadriplegics.
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State workers to strike over contract dispute
About 4,500 workers in state prisons hospitals and other agencies will walk out for a second one day strike Thursday at over 60 locations. District 1199 of SEIU says the Aug 2 contract expired and protests state demands for concessions while alleging unfair labor practices and lack of serious negotiations.
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Second-Year QBs Hurt in Exhibition Games
The quarterbacks who led their second-year teams to last season’s NFL title games Mark Brunell of the Jaguars and a Panthers signal caller suffered serious injuries in recent exhibition games.
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Man fights eight officers in street assault case
Lorain man Daniel Anderson, 24, was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest after struggling with eight Elyria officers during arrest on Garden Street. He kicked an officer in the groin, banged his head on a patrol car, received pepper spray, and was treated at EMH Regional Medical Center before being held in $6500 bond.
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Bennett seeks second term on Elyria school board
Elyria voters face a school board race as Gary Bennett files for the two-year seat he has held 12 years. Evelyn France aims for a four-year term, with Mundorf Stern and Thompson seeking the four-year spot. Bennett notes the need for stability amid questions on test scores and funding, while current member Sonya Moreno is not seeking reelection.
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White to assume Cleveland school control November 11
Cleveland Ohio officials outlined a state to city handover of the 70 000 student district to Mayor Michael R White. Ohio Superintendent John Goff touted a smooth transition despite lawsuits from groups like the NAACP and the Cleveland Teachers Union. A nine member school board will be formed from 16 candidates named by a committee chaired by Goff.
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Paul Facinelli Wins ACLU Civil Liberties Award
Chronicle Telegram columnist Paul Facinelli is named a 1997 Civil Liberties Award honoree by the ACLU of Ohio Foundation. The award cites his columns for promoting individual liberty and civil liberties understanding. He will receive the award at a November 8 dinner in Columbus with Nadine Strossen as keynote speaker.
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