Auto industry slump drives Ohio unemployment spike
Ohio unemployment claims rose sharply over the last three weeks due to auto industry layoffs. Lorain saw a 260.2 percent jump, Toledo faced Chrysler layoff actions, and statewide initial claims reached 162,338 in December with 65,000 in early January. Officials warned of further effects on parts suppliers and potential strain on the unemployment fund.
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Mom Stops Man From Stealing Car With Baby Inside
Loretta Sparks chased a would be car thief at a Toledo gas station as her four month old baby remained in the front seat. Sparks was dragged and run over but survived. the suspect fled and faces aggravated robbery abduction and felonious assault charges. The baby and Sparks were hospitalized with Sparks in good condition.
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Loretta Sparks
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Medical College of Ohio Hospital
Theft reported at Higgens Electric Co on Sugar Lane
Elyria police investigate theft of a 1000-foot aluminum cable and trailer rims from Higgens Electric Co at 620 Sugar Lane reported Thursday afternoon. No suspects named. Police also respond to a propane tank theft at Marathon Gas, 296 North Abbe Rd, at 10am. Lorain police arrest North Ridgeville man Gary D Sharp, 23, on marijuana possession and no license after four men fled his car. A marijuana cigarette and smoking tools found in the vehicle.
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Sugar Lane
Higgens Electric Co
Marathon
North Abbe Rd
Lorain
North Ridgeville
Gary D. Sharp
Stoney Ridge Road
Sharp
Florida
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