Old Ohio prisons may reopen blocks to house inmates
Ohio's prison chief Reginald Wilkinson said the state may reopen closed cellblocks or dormitories to absorb inmates from a closing facility as part of deficit repairs. Governor Taft plans budget cuts and tax proposals to close a $720 million gap, with potential prison and juvenile facility closures and new sales tax collection rules.
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Taft to unveil deficit fighting proposal
Gov Bob Taft plans a package of tax increases budget cuts and accounting changes to balance a 720 million deficit this year. The plan would raise 288 million by speeding up electronic sales tax collection from monthly to weekly drain the rainy day fund of 5 million take 21 million from fees and fines and tap unclaimed funds including inactive accounts.
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Virus suspected in college's horse deaths at Findlay
A makeshift ICU is in a training arena at the University of Findlay as 10 horses have died in an unsolved outbreak. About 130 of 440 horses showed symptoms such as fever and runny nose. one horse died Tuesday, others over the weekend. Officials cite an equine herpes virus, with autopsy results pending, and vaccination is noted. The campus quarantined one off campus center. the other houses about 300 horses without symptoms.
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University of Findlay
Kathryn Kelly
Northwest Ohio
WeatherTire Windows offer for homeowners in Elyria
Merv Hollander of WeatherTire Windows unveils a two week no money down program with a spring payment start, 100 percent financing, $100 rebate per window, and senior discounts. Windows are tilt in, energy efficient with Low E Argon double pane glass and Magna-Sill, installed by craftsmen. Calls entice free in home estimates and one day installation, expiring February 4, 2003.
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Hollander
WeatherTire
Familiar Phrase Puzzle Finds Hidden Saying
A word puzzle presents a jumbled arrangement of letters to reveal a well known expression. The reader must identify the familiar phrase by spotting overlapping letters that form a common saying.
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