Snowstorm delays give birth in frozen Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem UP Irs report a nurse delivered a 7 pound 16 ounce boy at 10 25 AM after an ambulance stalled on Route 22. The region endures record January snow with Erie and Huron hardest hit and a Gulf low forecast bringing more snow by Sunday. Roads reopen countywide as crews clear drifts and cities resume service. Elyria and Lorain Journal face delivery delays.
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UPI
Lehigh Valley
Allan Hawk
Firetruck delayed by abandoned car on Cadet Drive
A North Ridgeville fire truck was blocked by an abandoned car five houses from its destination on Cadet Drive Friday afternoon. The street was unplowed when firefighters arrived. The fire, origin undetermined, caused about $8,000 damage to the home at 33 E Cadet Dr. Another truck arrived from the opposite end, and the crew was delayed briefly.
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North Ridgeville
Cadet Drive
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John Kenney
Snow breaks January record across county reach
Six inches of snow fell on Friday setting a new single day record for January. Monthly total surpassed the prior highest by four inches. All county roads are open though western Erie and Huron counties still have some closures. Businesses reopened after an earlier Friday shutdown. Forecast calls for light snow today with minimal additional accumulation and highs of 20 to 25. Cold tonight with snow ending and partly cloudy skies. Lows zero to 10 above. Sunday should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 20s and winds easing to about 10 mph.
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Erie
Huron
North Ridgeville
Ray Diederich
City probes snow crews over possible duty shirking
The Chronicle-Telegram reports city officials launched an inquiry into widespread complaints that street department workers file false reports, take long breaks, and drive with blades up on snow routes. Mayor Bowman and Safety Director Bergman confirm the investigation and urge residents to document any abuses with truck numbers or colors.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Marguerite E. Bowman
Safety Service
Richard J. Bergman
Bergman
Bowman
al Schriner
Robert Deimling
Blizzard Season Hits New York and Boston Strands City
A massive winter storm paralyzed New York City and Boston with heavy snow. National Guardsmen aided snow removal and patient transport as temperatures hovered in the low 20s. The storm dumped 13 inches in NYC and up to 20 inches in suburbs, with 11 deaths reported. Boston saw nearly 2 feet of snow and a record 24 hour total of 19.4 inches. Logan Airport closed, and Ohio counties were urged into major disaster status.
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New York
UPI
National
New York City
Long Island
Huntington
N.Y
Donald Mullen
Boston
National Weather Service
Grocery aisles swarm as snow hits weekend shoppers
Snowy conditions sent shoppers rushing to area grocers while managers reported trucks arriving on time and ample stock for the weekend. Stores described the scene as chaotic yet normal deliveries continued, with some noting staffing challenges but no shortages or purchase limits unlike previous storms.
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Northview Iga
North Ridgeville
Tom Hirz
Midway Mall
Fazio's
Kroger’s
E. Broad
Abbe Rd
Bob Demos
Convenient Food Mart
Center Ridge Rd
Veterans face civilian life after Vietnam drawdown anniversary
CT reporter Linda DiPietro speaks with area veterans about life after the war and their views as civilians. The piece, set to run tomorrow, notes mixed feelings among returnees and includes reflections on the conflict's legacy.
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America
Vietnam
Linda DiPietro
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