Split emerges between veteran Democrats over Davis-Besse plant
PORT CLINTON Ohio two congresswomen Marcy Kaptur and Dennis Kucinich clash in the March 6 primary over the Davis-Besse nuclear plant. Kucinich calls for shutdown if major repairs fail while Kaptur urges close monitoring to avoid economic harm and higher electricity rates. Regulators allowed restart after tests showing no immediate safety threat. The NRC gave FirstEnergy until end February to determine crack causes in the outer concrete containment. See CRACKS. C2
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Ohio roadwork delays to raise driving costs
Ohio officials consider postponing hundreds of millions in road projects delaying many by years. The plan aims to save short term funds but raise long term costs through more crashes longer travel times and higher fuel use. Robert Lawler of MORPC warns capacity and safety will worsen.
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Santa group meets in Toledo for luncheon
The Associated Press reports nearly 20 white bearded men from Ohio and Michigan gathered Saturday in Toledo to discuss modern Santa concerns. They shared cookies and talked about liability insurance and networking among Santa clubs.
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Tobacco Ban Tied to Spike in Prison Violence in Ohio
Ohio prison officials review whether increased inmate violence since 2009 reflects a link to the tobacco ban and the rise of contraband tobacco as currency. Director Gary Mohr cites four-inmate disturbances per incident and a $5 per cigarette value, while investigators warn gangs profit from tobacco, drugs, and weapons trade.
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Lawmakers to review gas well injection practices
Mansfield forum attendees heard Ohio Rep. David Hall say the Natu ral Resources Committee will look at limiting depth and pressure of wells used to inject drilling waste water. Two wells are planned as concerns rise after minor quakes near Youngstown. Local officials want safeguards on drilling reach and injection volume.
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Ohio Republicans push expanded Ag-LINK farm loan program
A House and Senate backed bill would lift the Agricultural Linked Deposit program cap from 125 million to 165 million and raise the individual loan limit to 150000, aiding small and young farmers with upfront costs. Ohio Farm Bureau voices support while lawmakers cite program success for agricultural businesses. An Ohio higher education proposal also seeks a career readiness certificate after one year and an associate degree after two years in Cleveland coverage.
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