Fall injures three at Lorain steel plant
Three workers from a subcontractor, Stevens Painton, were hurt when they fell 30 to 40 feet at the Republic Engineered Products Lorain plant. They were flown to Cleveland hospitals in serious to critical condition. The incident occurred during cleanup work on the No. 3 blast furnace after a prior blackout and is under investigation by Stevens Painton and REP officials.
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Lorain
Republic Engineered Products
Cleveland
Herb de la Porte
de la Porte
REP
John Willoughby
Stevens Painton
Willoughby
Middleburg Heights
Hupy
MetroHealth Medical Center
Dick Tracy
Occupational Safety and Health
Cops push fitness in North Ridgeville program
North Ridgeville police require annual physicals for officers hired after 1990 including bench presses pull ups and a 1.5 mile run. Other departments like Oberlin and Lorain offer incentives such as bonuses or extra vacation for maintaining fitness while testing remains voluntary. Detectives and officers stress workouts improve speed and strength for chases and confrontations.
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Huff
North Ridgeville
Barry Accorti
Oberlin
Lorain
Accorti
Victor Ortiz
Ortiz
Scientists debate biotech super bugs and ecological risks
In San Francisco scientists warn engineered insects may escape labs and affect ecosystems. Modifications aim to create bulletproof vests and self destruct mechanisms in Bollworm moths to protect crops. While some see disease and famine benefits, many critics fear insufficient safeguards and unintended consequences for humans and the environment.
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San Francisco
Lorain Man Charged in Fatal Library Shooting
In Lorain on Tuesday Barbara Kallas was shot four times in the Lorain library parking lot by her 62 year old husband George Kallas. Barbara died at the scene and George was arraigned on aggravated murder in Lorain Municipal Court after police seized three rifles and a .38 revolver from their Mark Drive home.
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Lorain
Mark Drive
George
Barbara Kallas
George Kallas
Lorain Library
Paul Matus
Matus
Thomas Elwell
Elwell
Ohio Senate Backs Ban on Gay Marriage
The Ohio Senate approved a bill by 18 to 15 to bar same sex marriages and deny marital benefits to state employees for unmarried partners. Four Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the measure, highlighting strong policy against such unions.
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Columbus
Senate
Ohio
Jeffry Armbruster
North Ridgeville
Flu fills hospitals and wards hit capacity
Local weather brief notes crowded hospitals as flu cases surge in the area. The forecast calls for windy cold conditions with flurries and a high around 22 degrees, prompting readers to consult Page A8 for full AccuWeather details.
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Randy Hupp
Hupp
Dan Makruski
Amherst Police Department
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Dan Makiuski
Dan Harkins
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Oks
Associated Press
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