Winter storm warning grips northeast Ohio
National Weather Service warns of bitter cold and heavy snow across northeastern Ohio with subzero wind chills and slick highways. Snow totals reach four to six inches in the snow belt and up to ten inches in suburbs, with travel advised only if necessary as arctic winds persist.
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Gene Krebs
Columbia Board Calls Emergency Session Over Possible Strike
The Columbia School Board will hold an emergency session Sunday as teachers and other district employees authorized union leaders to strike Monday over a 9 percent pay cut. The cut, affecting all 150 staff, aims to save 287000 to repay a state loan, after a judge refused to block the action.
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UAW GM Ford to reopen talks seven months early
United Auto Workers negotiators will sit at General Motors and Ford bargaining tables Monday to reopen contract talks seven months ahead of schedule. Ford and GM councils voted in favor, citing recession concerns and industry competitiveness. Top issues include job security and limits on overseas contracting amid large layoffs and industry losses.
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Ohio jobless rate reaches 12.5 percent in December
Ohio's unemployment climbed to 12.5 percent in December, the highest in 42 years, with 643000 people out of work. William Papier of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services cited declines in auto, manufacturing, steel, rubber and plastics as causes, noting manufacturing labor force drop from 1.38 million to 1.22 million over two years and Lorain County at 16.4 percent in November.
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Quake rattles New England across borders
A moderate 5.9 magnitude quake woke New England with shock waves lasting a few seconds. Observers at Boston College Weston Observatory saw readings from far northern Maine to Connecticut. The National Earthquake Center placed the quake’s center at 7:54 a.m. 120 miles northwest of St Johns New Brunswick.
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AT&T divestment to reshape local phone service timing unclear
A federal order calls for AT&T to divest 22 local operating companies affecting Ohio Bell and its 24,000 employees. Analysts expect long term higher local rates and lower long distance subsidies. Ohio Bell may face new revenue sources as independents anticipate mergers and more consumer contacts with multiple providers. AT&T stock advised to hold amid trading halt and anticipated gains.
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