FERC orders FirstEnergy to fund blackout study
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requires FirstEnergy Corp to arrange and pay for an independent study of Ohio grid sections linked to the Aug. 14 blackout. The 120 day timeline aims to identify causes and prevent a recurrence affecting 50 million people across eight states and Canada. Ohio observed at least 64 glitches in four hours before the outage.
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Akron
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FirstEnergy Corp
Ohio
FirstEnergy
FERC
Ellen Raines
Canada
Bob Taft
Cars Sought by Ohio Shooting Task Force Near Incidents
Investigators seek the owners of four vehicles seen at a Columbus gas station near a string of shootings along a freeway. Drivers are not suspects, but investigators hope the cars may yield clues from around December 15.
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Columbus
Securi
Franklin County
Steve Martin
Ohio Mega Millions Jackpot History and Odds
The piece recalls a $155 million Mega Millions jackpot and notes the prior Ohio record of $75 million won by 50 workers at Hoover Co in North Canton in 2002. It cites odds of one in 134 billion and lists winning numbers 12 18 21 32 46 and Mega Ball 49. State officials discuss game launch profits and recent sales trends.
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Hoover Co
North
Canton
Cohen
Mega Millions
Ohio Lottery
Mark Polatajko
Lottery
Ohio Lottery Midday and Mega Millions Draw Summary
Ohio midday and evening draws list Pick 3 1 8 3 and 9 1 6, Pick 4 6 8 4 7 and 7 0 4 3, Buckeye 5 20 25 25 30 32, Super Lotto 13 22 35 36 4146 with Bonus Ball 10 and Kicker 5 8 1 9 3. Mega Millions results show Tuesday numbers 12 18 21 32 46 and Mega Ball 49. jackpot at 10 million. Out of state Pennsylvania Michigan results follow with Daily 3 5 4 5 and Daily 4 2 2 8 0. Rolldown 5 6 14 27. West Virginia Daily 3 85 6 and Daily 4 1 7 1 3. Previous Ohio winners listed for Monday and Saturday drawings including Buckeye 5 and Super Lotto numbers.
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Ohio
Buckeye
Elyria Telegram Editorial and Classified Phone Contacts
Editorial page editor Scott Brown and news staff listed with extension numbers. Beta House Classified and Courier office hours noted. Circulation contact details for home delivery and toll areas, plus address and phone hours for the Chromide Telegram in Elyria Ohio.
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Rudy Dicks
Patti Ewald
Scott Brown
METRO
Beta House
Elyria
Cleveland Police Reject Jobs Concessions Amid 263 Layoffs
Cleveland police voted 1 050 to 238 against a concessions package aimed at saving 90 of 263 planned layoffs for the 1 820 member force. Mayor Campbell expressed disappointment. unions previously sought court protection and scheduled a Jan. 7 hearing. Firefighters approved concessions to save jobs, including scheduling flexibilities and merging dispatch operations.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Police Union
Wnion
Jane Campbell
Beck
Campbell
Fire Fighters Local 93
Garfield Heights magnesium fire poses little long term risk
Federal and state officials said the magnesium fueled blaze at Garfield Alloys caused few lasting health or environmental problems. Air samples found magnesium oxide well below industrial standards while nearby residents reported temporary throat irritation. Mill Creek samples showed no environmental impact.
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Garfield Heights
Brian Kelly
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Garfield Alloys
Terry Allen
Cuyahoga County
Allen
Mill Creek
Cuyahoga River
Bill Sowronski
Ohio Epa
Twinsburg
New Year's Eve Baby Seen As Big Birthday Party Hope
A 2003 baby born locally could earn an extra tax credit but no prizes. Wendy Sanford expects a son named Nathan Liam, with labor described as lengthy in a mid Contraction scenario. Nurses note prize events for first babies during various observances at Community Health Partners.
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Rick
Sanford
Nathan Liam
Wendy
EMH
Koepp
Sue Glowacki
Ohio
Suess
Jurist pushes new downtown court center plan for Elyria
Ferguson urges building a new justice center with 2005 move of county courts. Gov speed estimates and cost ideas surface as council weighs options behind City Hall or Spitzer site, with Lisa Locke Graves eyeing a $6 rise in municipal court costs. The current fund holds 440 538 dollars while 5 dollars from each of 864 costs goes to a building fund. Grace cautions the plan is aggressive but feasible amid low interest rates.
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Ferguson
Lorain County
County Justice Center
Municipal Court
Elyria
Musson
Lisa Locke-Graves
Ted Pileski
Bill Grace
Grace
City Hall
Spitzer
Price comparisons spark debate in Lorain funeral industry
Wyers argues his price comparisons show similar service levels across Lorain County firms, while Devin and other directors warn discount services may cut corners. Industry leaders note long standing pricing norms, with some accepting ads as a means to reach consumers though others condemn them as offensive.
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Wyers
John Devin
Devin Funeral Home
Lorain
Devin
Laubenthal
Lorain County
Steve Gehlert
Ohio Funeral Directors Association
Ann Cunningham
Board of
Embalmers and Funeral Directors of
Ohio
Judy Riddle
The
Riddle Funeral Home
Greater Lorain
Federal oversight shapes the funeral industry nationwide
The FTC regulates funeral homes and requires price lists while letting consumers compare services. Americans arrange about 2 million funerals annually, spending billions. A growing pre-need planning trend shows consumers seek informed, meaningful purchase decisions through comparing processes and services.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
FTC Tips for Smart Home Buying and Price Comparison
The guide advises shoppers to compare prices from at least two homes, request a price list, resist pressure, and recognize consumer rights. It emphasizes applying smart shopping techniques from other major purchases, planning ahead to enable uninhibited comparison shopping without time constraints.
Funeral price checks reveal varied service costs from several providers
The FTC mandated price lists show funeral service costs from Devin Funeral Home to Busch Family Funeral Chapels. Prices range from 275 dollars at Wyers Funeral Chapel to 1995 dollars at Devin Funeral Home, with several others in between.
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Federal Trade Commission
Wyers Funeral Home
Devin Funeral Home
Reily-Scanian Chambers Funeral Home
Glivna Shimo Hromada Funeral
Reichin-Rooerts Funeral
Wyers Funeral Chapel
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