Debt not a big worry in Ohio despite rising debt index
The Ohio Consumer Debt index from Ohio State University for The Columbus Dispatch shows a record 105.1 reading last month, 5.1 percent above the January 1997 base, with 12.1 percent saying debt is a constant concern and 23.4 percent worrying at least some of the time. Consumers cite holiday bills and easy credit access as drivers while officials note a slowdown in installment debt growth.
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Welfare recipients face transport hurdles to work
Akron resident Dejuana Waters, 21, left welfare for a 12 mile job in Hudson, but bus routes and day care create daily delays. Summit County's Ohio Works First offers $32 monthly transport and a one time 350 repair grant. Statewide $5 million federal funds assist counties, with more to come.
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State superintendent to retire in '99
Ohio State Schools Superintendent John Goff announced plans to retire early next year to spend more time with his family. The 59 year old veteran educator, who became superintendent in 1991, said long hours have limited family time and that Gov. Voinovich asked him to delay retirement to aid the upcoming transition. The nine member board will launch a national search for a successor.
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Parents charged after ferret bites baby in Cleveland
In Cleveland, Olga Torres and John B. Grabski are charged with child endangering after a 5 week old girl was bitten at least 40 times by a pet ferret while the parents slept after drinking beer. The infant required about 100 stitches and remains in stable condition.
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Publicity of execution stressful for victim's relatives
Cleveland AP report says publicity around Wilford Berry's scheduled execution strains relatives of the man he killed. Berry, labeled The Volunteer for waiving appeals, faces March 3 at 8 p.m. in Ohio. Family members criticise ongoing coverage and weigh the death penalty amidst a U.S. District Court hearing.
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Six OU students nabbed in Athens disturbance
About 500 people blocked a city street in Athens early Sunday as police tried to clear the crowd. Six Ohio University students were arrested after objects were thrown at officers. alcohol was a factor. The 90 minute disturbance ended with most dispersing and no injuries reported.
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