Northeast blizzard scrambles the Northeast with record snow
A massive northeast blizzard dumped up to three feet of snow in parts of New England and disrupted major cities and airports. At least seven deaths were linked to the storm, with fifteen more after a coal carrier sank off Virginia. Power outages left thousands stranded in diners and shelters as lines at hospitals urged 4x4 access. Authorities described I-95 gridlock and widespread disruptions from Philadelphia to Richmond as the nor’easter moved off to sea.
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Dean Fosdick
Associated Press
New England
Virginia
New Jersey
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Maine
Connecticut
Frigid storm strands East as Ohio sees light snow
Northern Ohio enjoyed calm February weather while a major winter storm battered seven eastern states with heavy snow and gale winds. Ridgeville observer Ray Diederich noted about half an inch of snow on Friday as Hopkins Airport in Cleveland reported 27 degrees and minimal snowfall. Overnight low reached 21 with a five degree wind chill and 10 to 15 mph winds. Airports nationwide closed, leaving travelers stranded in what reporters labeled suitcase city.
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Cers
Philadelphia
Steve Corfidi
National Weather Service
Kansas City
Panhandle
West Vic
Ohio
Ridgeville
Ray Diederich
Cleveland Hopkins
Washington
Amherst Assassin game prompts police caution at high school
Amherst High School students play a version of the college game Assassin using toy weapons to “kill” peers for points. The activity has led to police warnings after neighbors reported prowlers and alarm incidents, with officials stressing it should stay out of school and noting safety concerns.
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Amherst
Amherst High School
Ron Francis
Kevin Zelina
Harris Elementary School
William Hall
Enghilante
New London Hospital awaits Medicare ruling on patient care
Officials from Region V HCFA completed a three day Medicare Medicaid inspection and a written report is due within 30 days to determine if New London Hospital can again treat Medicare Medicaid patients and receive government payments. The facility lost certification three years ago for health violations. current staff include 14 doctors and a radiology group.
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New London
New London Hospital
Region V Health Care Financing Administration
Chicago
Larry Plants
Lillian Lustig
Paul Schneider
Eugenia Lin
D.O. Harry C. Watters
Hershey
Big Town Department Store to Close in North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville Big Town Department Store at the Ridgeview Shopping Center will close at month end. Owner Morris Rapoport confirms the decision citing loss of lease. About 30 employees. some may transfer to the Lorain Big Town. The North Ridgeville store opened in 1959 as a 10,000 square foot hardware shop and expanded to 36,000 square feet. Rapoport plans to keep the Lorain store open.
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North Ridgeville
Ridgeview
Morris Rapoport
Rapoport
Lorain
Hidgeview
Hi Lue
Utcoilic
Weather brief and stray note hints at misread lines
Outside clearing skies tonight with a low around 12. Mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 33. Precipitation chances 40 percent today, 10 percent tonight, near zero Sunday. Fragmentary text follows about secretaries and mismatched socks, unreadable details on Page A-3.
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Midway
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D.p-M
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