Heavy Snow Strands Streets. Schools and Games Halted
The Chronicle-Telegram reports persistent snow kept drivers off roads and high school teams off courts. Sheffield Lake logged 9 inches and Carlisle Township 7 inches with more possible. The Cleveland area saw up to 6.7 inches, total depth 11 inches, by Saturday evening. No snow related accidents or road closures were reported.
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Obama advisers project 4 million jobs from stimulus plan
Obama’s economic team released a 14 page online analysis claiming a program of tax cuts and spending could create up to 4.1 million jobs, well above the 3 million target. Republicans questioned the estimates as Obama warned some campaign promises may be reversed amid the crisis.
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Oberlin to World-Premiere Pekar Opera Leave Me Alone
Cleveland’s Harvey Pekar brings his offbeat equity project to Oberlin College with the world premiere of the opera Leave Me Alone. The collaboration with Dan Plonsey will debut 8 p.m. January 31 at Finney Chapel and stream online at LeaveMe AloneOpera.com.
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Rebuilt Harley Blesses Iraq Vet on Welcome Home
Elyria resident Sgt. Barry Graham, a three tour Army veteran, received a blue rebuilt motorcycle worth about 3500 dollars from friends and strangers at a Saturday homecoming. His brother Tim said the project started from an old but blown up 1982 Harley police bike and grew with donations to fund the refurbishment.
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Israel warns of Gaza escalation as bombs, leaflets urge civilians away
Israel dropped bombs and leaflets in Gaza warning of a wider offensive and urging civilians to stay clear of Hamas. In a separate incident five Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi supertanker split a $3 million ransom but drowned when their boat overturned. Family members search for the missing pirates’ bodies as seas run rough.
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