Six-cent gas tax hike eyed by Taft plan in Ohio
Gov Bob Taft expected to unveil a six cent per gallon gas tax increase plus higher driver license and license plate fees to fund state and local highways. The plan follows a task force report projecting about 390 million dollars in revenue over three years and shifts highway patrol funding to new vehicle fees.
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Ohio Lottery Draw Results Summary
Ohio draws show midday and Monday betting with Pick 3 and Pick 4 sequences such as 0 3 1 and 3 6 2 for Pick 3s and 4 0 6 9 and 5 6 6 2 for Pick 4s plus Buckeye 5 numbers 7 11 27 30 34. The Super Lotto Plus jackpot stands at 9 million with sequences 6 4 7 and 37 3 for Pick 3 and 9 5 0 7 and 2 0 20 for Pick 4. A Weekend mix includes 0 4 5 and 9 7 4 for Pick 3s and 4 4 7 8 for Pick 4 with Buckeye 5 12 17 20 26 28 and the Super Lotto 5 7 9 3 2 4 1 4 8. Bonus Ball 20 and Kicker 3 8 5 6 0 5.
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Agency leader decision ends with interim president
The board voted to replace Taylor Carter with Ramirez as interim president amid a probe into Carter using agency catering for her wedding and billing discrepancies. Carter, earning about $90,000, and her husband attended part of the meeting before leaving before the vote.
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Bessie Eva Nelson
Rob Corts
Chronicle Telegram
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Trotwood
Ohio
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Head Start faces funding risk over management failures
Head Start must fix a major management deficiency within a year or lose about 35 million dollars in annual funding, per federal administrator William Sullivan. Interim president Nelson Ramirez outlined a corrective plan with deadlines and board reforms, to be aided by Midtowa Community Action Inc. consultants with targeted visits in February, March, and April.
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Deep South Braces for Severe Freeze Across States
A winter storm blanket from the South to the East coats the Carolinas Tennessee and Virginia with up to 12 inches of snow causing school closures and traffic snags. North Carolina logs over 1100 morning wrecks as Florida faces fruit damage and emergency fuel. Florida officials lift truck weight limits to speed harvests while growers warn of citrus and strawberry losses under 20 mph to 30 mph winds.
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Featawag Cluo's Largest Ice Castle at Yellow Deck Park
An event at Yellow Deck Park showcases Featawag Cluo's largest ice castle near Witerer's Farm, minutes from Rie. 46 between Canfield and Colette, Ohba. The park opens at 6 pm with ice art displays and family activities.
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Medicaid reform aims to curb costs while preserving access
Al Hayes backs a Medicaid overhaul to limit growth and protect vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women. Taft cites rising costs, from six to ten billion by 2005, and argues changes are needed despite budget deficits. Owens warns many single mothers lose coverage and supports keeping services for working parents. Kaiser report notes states cutting Medicaid, while Ohio hospital officials warn on layoffs and service cuts. Taft proposes fewer in home care hours and a new nursing home reimbursement system, arguing for executive flexibility amid nursing home lobbying.
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Taft Medicaid plan targets rising costs across care services
Ohio proposes wide changes to short and long term Medicaid services to slow growth and reduce outlays. Key items include freezing provider rates, eliminating adult dental and certain therapy services, tightening parental eligibility to 70-90 percent of poverty, completing drug rebate programs, and capping home care hours with substantial estimated savings across multiple areas.
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Schools close as bitter weather tests area roads
Oberlin Superintendent Beverly Reep notes safety and bus stop proximity while several districts like Elyria Lorain and Wellington base closures on temperature wind chill and road conditions. Lorain cites 8000 students walking and clothing gaps as a factor. Local officials weighed forecasts with emergency management before deciding.
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E. Jean Harper
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Jury weighs fate of Clara Harris in fatal hotel dispute
The case centers on Clara Harris accused of killing her husband in a hotel parking lot. If convicted she could face life or a lighter sentence of two to 20 years if sudden passion is found. A private investigator’s videotape and testimony from her 17 year old stepdaughter Lindsay are expected to feature in the trial.
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Grunda Endorsed as Only Full-Time Municipal Court Candidate
After the vote Grunda remained the sole candidate working full time in Municipal Court. Smith suggested Republicans could nominate state Rep Jeff Manning for the judgeship, though Manning did not respond to calls. At the Democratic meeting, John Keys was endorsed to run in the primary.
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