Haitians struggle for aid as quake toll rises in Port au Prince
Desperate residents comb rubble for survivors as international ships and aircraft rush aid to Haiti after a 7.0 magnitude quake. Thousands fear dead. central hospital overwhelmed with bodies and patients as government assistance remains limited.
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Lorain Chief’s Email Reveals Misgivings Over Head Start Case
An email from Lorain Police Chief Del Rivera’s secretary expresses doubts about the Head Start mistreatment case that led to Nancy Smith’s 14 year prison sentence. It claims Smith was innocent, mentions Joseph Allen’s criminal history affecting the trial, and urges community support for federal involvement, marking case tension.
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Church volunteers ready relief mission for Haiti quake victims
Lorain nurses and other church members across the North Coast prepare to join a relief mission to aid Haiti after the January earthquake. Missionary Rick Alford, already in Haiti, reportedly aided a crying child near Port-au-Prince with a doctor and others delivering aid.
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Elyria seeks pay tonight off trade with firefighters union
Elyria Mayor Bill Grace says the city seeks to swap vacation and sick days plus floating holiday time for the same pay to align firefighter pay with police. The move comes during contract talks with IAFF Local 474, which represents 52 Elyria firefighters. Union president Dean Marks criticizes public disclosures and argues bargaining should stay at the table.
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Invacare Workers Urge Obama Visit Via YouTube
More than 100 Invacare Corp. employees appeal to President Obama to visit the Lorain County company during his next stop. They post Web videos on YouTube and speak clearly or with some nerves as they address the president about the medical equipment maker.
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