Lake Erie swim safety hinges on gusty winds
Northeast winds whip shallow Lake Erie into dangerous whitecaps and currents. Huron police report four men missing after attempting a rescue in 5 foot waves. Huron police, city officials and Cleveland Metroparks warn swimmers. Huntington Beach restrictions may close beaches when waves reach four feet. Public notices urge caution and sunbathing only when lifeguard absence persists.
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Lake Erie
Carolyn Hollingsworth
Cleveland Metroparks
Huntington Beach
Bay Village
Huron
John Zimmerman
Four swimmers still missing off Nickel Plate Beach
Officials ended the search for four missing swimmers after a limited effort. Jehrod Smith 19 of Sandusky Kyle Kroetz 29 Steve Cupec 27 and Matthew Smith 21 all of Findlay are presumed drowned from Wednesday’s five foot waves. Fire Chief John Zimmerman said sonar hits were investigated and searches covered about a mile of shore area. The family and rescuers fear the undertow and rough Lake Erie hindered recovery efforts.
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Huron
Nickel Plate Beach
John Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Jehrod Smith
Sandusky
Kyle Kroetz
Steve Cupec
Matthew Smith
Findlay
Cupec
Amy Renee Anderson
Forensic effort may identify about two thousand Sept 11 victims
New York experts acknowledge the World Trade Center death toll may yield only about 2,000 identified victims of the 2,823 believed killed. Dr. Robert Shaler says DNA and other forensic work will continue through year end, though some victims may never be identified.
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World Trade Center
Robert Shaler
Shaler
New York City
Trade Center
Ground Zero
Staten Island
U.S
Senate approves bill banning officials personal loan ties
The Senate passes a bill outlawing personal loans from private firms to public officials, aiming to curb conflicts of interest as government ethics rules tighten across agencies. A child-welfare worker faces charges of lying in the case of a slain toddler, prompting scrutiny of reporting and investigations.
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Senate
Halion
Lost dog Keysha reunites with Nestor family in Lorain
Keysha Ubu a 4 year old white and gray Alaskan malamute wandered from West 21st Street in March. Police traced the dog after Michell Nestor reported the sighting at David Lee's home. Lee claimed he bought the dog and renamed her Shee but produced breeder papers and a pedigree.
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Keysha Ubu
West 21St Street
Jami
Kylee
Nestor
Keysha
David Lee
Lee
Shee
Sacred Heart Chapel to mark 50th year with parade
The Lorain festival weekend includes a 1 PM parade to celebrate Sacred Heart Chapel 50th anniversary with about 45 entrants starting at Vine Avenue and East List Street. Amherst hosts the Old Time Jamboree as part of weekend festivities in the area.
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Sacred Heart Chapel
Lorain
Amherst
Sacred Heart
Vine Avenue
East List Street
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