Americans Drive Alone In 2000 Census Findings
The 2000 census shows about 76 percent of Americans commute alone to work, up from 64 percent two decades earlier. Long suburban drives persist as housing costs rise and highways become congested, while carpooling and public transit use decline slightly.
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Mragga
Ochinh
Horse champ saddled with success
Aman da Friedl, an 18 year old Penfield resident, won grand champion awards in both Western and English showmanship at the Lorain County Fair. She recently claimed a state Western showmanship title at the Ohio State Fair. She credited dedication and responsibility to her success, showing two horses Crick et and Ally with Cricket a and Ally.
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Wellington
Amanda Friedl
Penfield
Lorain County Fair
Friedl
Cricket
Ally
Fried
Gene Krebs
Chronicle
Amanda Fried
Schedule Highlights From Local Fair Day
Gates open at 8 30 a m for a busy day. Junior Fair events include saddle horse grading at 9 a m and swine judging, dairy cattle and poultry judging in the morning. Harness racing at 11 a m, open class judging for flowers at 12 30 p m, sheep judging at 2 p m, draft horse farm harness at 3 p m, beef cattle judging at 4 p m, 4 H Band concert at 5 p m, draft horse show at 6 30 p m and Montgomery Gentry at 7 30 p m.
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Montgomery Gentry
Teens say marijuana easier to buy than alcohol nationwide
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse polled 1,000 teens and found 33 percent could buy marijuana within hours, 27 percent in an hour or less, and only 25 percent admitted trying it. Locally, youths described marijuana access as easier than alcohol, with varied attitudes at parks like Veterans Memorial Park and Lakeview Park.
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Washington
National Center On Addiction and Substance Abuse
Rich
Carson
Lakeview Park
RTI Salaried Retirees Face Health Insurance Loss
AKRON salaried retirees of Republic Technologies International and predecessors will lose health coverage in under a month. About 250 retirees across USS Kobe US affected. COBRA possible after Sept. 15 if funds allow. Judge says asset sales may not cover expenses. retirees warned providers may seek unpaid portions. Retirees over 65 will still have care.
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AKRON
Republic Technologies International
COBRA
Republic
USS/Kobe US
Marilyn Shea-Stonum
Peaceful end to Iraqi embassy standoff in Germany
A tense police operation at the Iraqi embassy in Germany concluded peacefully with no casualties. Authorities say a grand jury will consider charges against Medina Tan, whose son died during the incident after being restrained in a car.
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Medinatan
Bear attack perplexes experts in Catskills death
Rabies ruled out as wildlife specialists seek reasons a 155 pound black bear dragged a 5 month old girl from a Fallsburg stroller and killed her. Police killed the bear after it dropped the infant. stomach contents suggested familiarity with humans. Authorities caution against general fear of bears.
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Albany
N.Y
Catskills
North America
Esther Schwimmer
U.S
Basane Capea
Fallsourg
Esther
Stone
DEC
Black Bear
Loui Berchielli
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