Vermilion grad among three killed in Iraq blast
Vermilion High School 1994 graduate Benjamin Biskie was one of three combat engineers killed when a homemade bomb exploded during a convoy north of Baghdad. He had been in Iraq since April 3 and is described by family friend Megan Louvet as a devoted husband.
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Third Soldier Deaths From Fort Leonard Wood Unit
The text reports the deaths of Maj. Christopher Splinter, Capt. Chris Spelzer, and Benjamin Biskie in Iraq. It notes Biskie’s wife Marcie praising service and family, identifies Splinter as 43 from Platteville Wisconsin and Spelzer as 26 from South Dakota, and says the 5th Engineer Battalion from Fort Leonard Wood planned a memorial service with details pending.
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American casualties rise in Iraq insurgency
The Associated Press reports four American soldiers killed in bombs and a mortar attack in Iraq, raising this week’s US deaths to 10. Rebels killed a Sunni tribal leader who supported the coalition near a mosque in Mosul. Authorities said Friday.
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Shoppers Return Frenzy at Westfield Midway Mall
Elyria shoppers flocked to Westfield Midway for returns and exchanges on Friday. Ron and Marsha Miller noted the购买 activity, with lines at JCPenney as clerks organize hundreds of returned items. Some buyers planned cash gifts and stockpiling for next year while others used gift certificates for new purchases.
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Chemicals still stored at York in Elyria warehouse
Lorain County officials say York International building housing Matrix Logistics and Amware Distribution was not emptied by the Monday court deadline. Assistant fire Chief says some chemicals were removed but more have been brought in in defiance of the order.
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Bam Earthquake Devastates Iranian City Killing Thousands
A massive quake struck Bam in Kerman province causing widespread collapse of mud brick buildings. Local officials report at least 5,000 dead and around 30,000 injured as the historic fortress and parts of the old city are leveled and many residents line streets with blanket covered bodies. The deputy governor warns toll could rise, with officials battles to meet urgent relief needs.
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Seven dead in California mudslides in mountains
A natural disaster in California's mountain region leaves seven people dead as rescuers assess landslide damage and hazards after a powerful storm. Local and state authorities coordinate relief efforts amid ongoing risky conditions.
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Mostly sunny day with 47 forecast
A mostly sunny day is forecast with a high near 47 degrees. For a complete AccuWeather forecast, readers are directed to Page B4.
Mad cow disease fears hit Lorain County farmers
Local cattle farmer Jim Woodrum with about 300 head warns that the first mad cow disease case in Washington state could trigger a severe drop in demand and prices. He notes exports to Japan, Mexico and South Korea may stop, flooding the U.S. market and hurting local sales.
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