Prison brawl at federal facility ends with employee death
In Prince George Virginia a spontaneous melee by about 20 to 30 inmates at a maximum security federal prison left construction foreman Gregory Gunter dead from multiple stab wounds and one inmate wounded. Police and FBI joined the investigation as Christmas activities were canceled.
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Prince George, Va
Charles Montgomery
Federal Correctional Institution
Jim Rich
Rich
FBI
Gregory J. Gunter
Gunter
Turnpike traffic down tolls up in Ohio
Fewer vehicles used the Ohio Turnpike through November yet toll revenues rose after a 40 percent toll hike on Feb 1. Passenger car traffic slipped 2.1 percent and commercial traffic fell 10.4 percent, while toll revenue increased 36.8 percent for cars and 28.3 percent for commercial vehicles. Allan Johnson of the Turnpike Commission cited economy and some truckers bypassing tolls.
Weather outlook with cool, cloudy skies and light rain
Outside, expect mostly cloudy and cooler conditions with highs around 45 to 50 degrees. Tonight and Monday bring a 20 to 40 percent chance of showers, with tonight's low near 40 and Monday highs in the mid-40s. Details on Page A-3.
Fire destroys Tin Roof Ice Cream Parlor in Amherst complex
A Friday blaze at Georges Tin Roof Ice Cream Parlor on Leavitt Road caused 200 000 to 300 000 dollars in damage. The fire destroyed the parlor and two other businesses in the Amherst complex while two nearby stores were spared. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, with rekindling overnight before final extinction. Two people were treated for smoke inhalation, and investigators continued to assess the cause.
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Amherst
Georges
Leavitt Road
Eagle Insurance
Sherlock Holmes Real Estate
Eileen
Hickory Farms
Dave George Sr
Gambish
South Amherst
Jim Fazio
Lorain
Fire Department
Dave George JR
Amherst Township
Doug
Dave Zapotosky
New drunk driving law may strain Lorain jail system
Lorain and Cuyahoga County jails face staffing and space pressure as Ohio’s new drunk driving law imposes a 72 hour sentence for DWI offenders starting March 16. Sheriff James Mertz warns up to 3,000 drivers yearly could flood facilities, forcing double-bunking and potential policy conflicts with state rules.
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Lorain
Cuyahoga County
Ohio
James Mertz
Lorain County
Warrens
Two toasts and a history lesson from John Ryan
New York scene on New Year’s Eve features toast expert John Ryan who urges memorized toasts. He notes a lively tradition tracing back to 16th century Ireland, evolving from a bread soak to a verbal salute and a flourish at celebrations. Ryan, a seventh generation distiller, links the craft to his ancestor James Power, founder of Dublin distilleries in 1791.
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New York
John Ryan
Ryan
James Power
Dublin
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