National Ice Cream Day Celebrated With Creamy Delights
A Chronicle-Telegram item notes National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July with a nod to Ronald Reagan declaring Ice Cream Month. It encourages enjoying frozen treats from cones to yogurt while avoiding excess mess and praising cows, manufacturers, and taste buds.
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Palestinian premier quits amid Gaza kidnapping crisis
Ahmed Qureia submitted his resignation over a wave of Gaza Strip kidnappings and calls to end corruption. Yasser Arafat rejected the move, but Qureia told a Cabinet meeting he stood by his decision as the government faced an impasse and looming crisis.
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Underage Drinking Trends Rise in Lorain County
Despite declines in some cities, Lorain County sees persistent underage drinking. Teens report worsening access and alcohol remains the top drug among high school seniors. One in five teens report blackout from heavy drinking, with easy access among younger students and a high share of assaults linked to alcohol.
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Underage Drinking Scandal Hits Amherst Teens
A chaotic Amherst party ended with police citing five minors and ten adults for underage drinking after 15 youths hidden in a garage caused concern. Evidence included elevated breath tests and multiple beverage types, highlighting broader teen alcohol use in Lorain County amid a culture of drinking.
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Fire destroys 15 homes as crews contain Sierra blaze
The Associated Press reports fire managers released engines and air power after containment lines near homes were secured. Crews progressed in the Sierra backcountry to protect Lake Tahoe basin while investigators broadened their probe into the fire's cause, initially linking it to teens in Kings Canyon but later noting the possibility of other origins.
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Weather note for today shows scattered showers and mild high
A mostly cloudy day brings showers with a high near 76 as forecasters guide readers to Page C4 for the full AccuWeather forecast.
Mani Charged in Assault With Alligator
PORT ORANGE Florida man David Havenner 41 faced misdemeanor charges of battery and possession of an alligator after authorities say he struck his girlfriend with a three foot alligator and hurled beer bottles during a domestic argument. The alligator kept in a bathtub was handed to wildlife officials and appeared to be okay. Nancy Monico 39 said Havenner hit her with his fists grabbed the reptile and swung it while she tried to escape. she also said the animal struck her at least once. Havenner claimed Monico bit his hand over a dispute about alcohol.
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