Oberlin studies wind power potential with 160 foot tower
Oberlin College researchers led by physics professor John Scofield erect a 160 foot wind tower at the New Russia Township Nature Preserve to study local wind potential for power. The project is funded by a 12000 dollar sustainable recovery grant and a 2500 dollar remote data link grant, with data logged for a year to gauge feasibility of a future wind farm.
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Mike Roth
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New Russia
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UAW meets in Las Vegas amid auto industry strain
United Auto Workers gather in Las Vegas for a four day convention as GM and Ford plan to shed tens of thousands of jobs and Delphi threatens further cuts, with union membership shrinking from 1.5 million to about 600,000. Ron Gettelfinger expected to secure re election as leader.
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United Auto Workers Union
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General Motors Corp
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Delphi Corp
U.S
United States
United Auto Workers
Ron Gettelfinger
Michigan man builds paradise on Lake Erie from found items
A Michigan man crafts a personal paradise on Lake Erie using a pickup truck cab saw blades and a traffic light. The feature recalls coastal Florida weather as experts assess Alberto’s hurricane potential and forecast patterns.
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Michigan
Lake Erie
Florida
Alberto
Midwest Wind Projects Halted Over Radar Interference Fears
More than 136 turbines were proposed for central Wisconsin hilltops but the Defense Department halted the project and at least 11 others while evaluating potential radar interference. Developers and lawmakers push back, arguing wind energy boosts security and independence despite Cape Wind disputes.
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Wisconsin
Defense Department
Cape Cod
Cape
Nantucket Sound
Cape Wind
Classifieds and Advice Columns Signal Local Business Pulse
A concise local page blends business notices with advice columns and everyday classifieds. Readers see small ads and tips from merchants, job seekers, and service providers reflecting the town’s commerce and daily life.
Lorain weighs midyear budget as numbers shift
Lorain city officials prepare for a mid year budget review with City Council and Mayor Foltin facing a reality check. Council members anticipate shortages and potential clashes as they debate reallocating funds without deep cuts.
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Phil Ony
Lyther Craig Foltin
Foltin
Betleski
Council
Heavy armor makes Humvees rollovers more deadly
Dayton Daily News analysis of Army ground accident records from March 2003 to November 2005 shows 60 of 85 U S soldiers who died in Humvee incidents in Iraq were killed in rollovers and 149 of 337 injuries occurred during rollovers.
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U.S
Iraq
Dayton Daily News
Universal design for learning gains ground in Lorain County schools
The UDL approach promotes student involvement through presentations, videos, and skits instead of lectures. Center for Applied Special Technology methods spread from Massachusetts to six Lorain County districts via Elyria's Center for Leadership in Education, with Jeffrey Jaroscak guiding teacher training in North Ridgeville, Avon, Keystone, Elyria, and Vermilion.
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Center For Applied Special Technology
Massachusetts
Universal
Design For Learning
UDL
Center For Leadership In Education
Elyria
Jeffrey Jaroscak
North Ridgeville
Avon
Keystone
Vermilion
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