Charity network reports surge in aid despite rising costs
2300 food checks go to Hamilton County families as aid groups face higher demand and inflation. Cincinnati operations trim staff and programs while collections exceed goal but lag inflation. About 8000 toys distributed in Franklin and Delaware counties amid rising unemployment and social tensions.
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Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Kelly
Maj
G. Edward Sinclair, Coordi
Nator
Ohio
Franklin
Delaware
Fire kills woman and seven grandchildren in Youngstown
A house fire on the South Side of Youngstown claimed the lives of Jessie Evans, 48, and seven grandchildren aged 3 to 16. Electrical faults and overloaded Christmas lights are cited as the likely cause, with victims found across two upstairs and first floor bedrooms. Firefighters reported two injuries and multiple hospital deaths despite rapid response.
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Youngstown
YPI
Jessie Evans
Randall Evans
Idresse Evans
Helen Taren Axel
Carmelliz Thornton
Latresse Thornton
Chris Thornton
Twan Axel
William Zigarevich
Zigarevich
Southside Hospital
Northside Hospital
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Charles P. Onesti
Onesti
Seven hurt in Rt 2 pileups on Black River Bridge
Snowy roads caused a chain of crashes on the Black River Bridge on Rt 2. Seven or more cars involved, at least seven people taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital. Westbound lanes closed from Rt 254 to Elyria city limits. Snow totals and temperatures noted by North Ridgeville forecaster. Amherst borrows 33 tons of salt as legal dispute over public hearing on salt use continues.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Black River Bridge
Rt. 2
Elyria
Rt. 254
Sheffield Township
North Ridgeville
Ray Diederich
Diederich
Amherst
Amherst Township
Mixed blessing as minimum wage jumps to 3.35
John Toth of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services warns the $3.35 federal minimum wage taking effect Jan 1 could reduce hiring after the holidays. He cites a potential double dip recession and higher wages possibly leading to fewer entry level jobs in retail and service sectors.
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John Toth
Lorain
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
Toth
Chronicle-Telegram
OBES
USDL
Iran Seeks Closer Talks as Hostages Face Christmas
Washington officials say Iran’s final reply leaves unresolved issues and more exchanges are needed. A careful study of the message is incomplete, and hostages are likely to spend a second Christmas in captivity. Algerians may relay clarifications while a pre Christmas settlement seems unlikely.
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Washington
Iran
Mohammad Ali Rajai
State Department
John Trattner
United States
Edmund S. Muskie
Algiers
Tehran
U.S
Santa visits Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon
Clara Wilkins, a resident, enjoys a visit from Santa during a Christmas program at Good Samaritan Nursing Home Avon. The facility is Lorain County's only day care center for the elderly. A CT photo by Bob Bailie captures the moment.
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Good Samaritan Nursing Home
Avon
Lorain County
Santa
Clara Wilkins
Bob Bailie
Weekend Weather Outlook for Local Area
Occasional light snow this evening with clearing late night as temperatures dip to five below to five above. Sunday brings increasing clouds and a high near 20 with a 30 percent chance of precipitation tonight and 10 percent Sunday. Details on page A 3.
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Spow
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