Avon Lake woman shares fears as Pinatubo erupts
Agena Davis, wife of Air Force sergeant Davis, says Mount Pinatubo eruptions forced 1500 troops to guard Clark Air Base in the Philippines. She describes ash turning to mud, foggy conditions, and powerless nights as the family waits for word.
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Avon Lake
David Davis
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Agena Davis
Davis
Air Force
U.S
Mount Pinatubo
Evacuation of Dependents as Pinatubo Eruption Continues
Thousands of US military dependents leave bases as ash from Mount Pinatubo blankets the area. Filipino authorities tackle urgent tasks like securing clean drinking water while volcanologist Raymundo Punongbayan says the volcano is simmering down but remains dangerous. the Red Cross reports at least 101 dead since the eruption began.
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Manila
Philippines
Mount Pinatubo
Raymundo Punongbayan
Philippine Institute of Vulcanology and Seismology
Poland bound Jerry Baron to teach in Warsaw
Elyria St Marys teacher Jerry Baron will educate in a new language in Warsaw Poland as part of a teaching assignment. The item notes his move and the international posting context.
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Jerry Baron
Elyria St. Mary’s
Warsaw
Poland
Cleveland Sports Columnist Sees Twins Hot Hitting
Columnist Steve Herrick notes Minnesota star Kirby Puckett says things favor the Twins while Cleveland faces a downturn. The piece contrasts Twins momentum with the Tribe's rough spell.
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Cleveland
Steve Herrick
Minnesota
Kirby Puckett
Twins
Parents take lead in Lorain August school levy drive
Lorain school officials pass campaign duties to Parents for Lorain City Schools led by Greg Smith amid a $1.5 million shortfall this year and projected $8 million deficit next year. The group aims to persuade neighbors to back a 9.75 mill property tax increase despite two prior failed levies and limited state campaign rules. Signs announce Lorain's Schools Lorain's Future as volunteer efforts expand.
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Lorain
Thomas Bollin
Citizens For
Lorain City
Greg Smith
Smith
Elyria officer agility test secrets from a female recruit
Our Julie recounts her experience taking the Elyria Police Department agility test at West Park with 44 prospective officers. She notes she was the only woman to pass, outlines the four part test, times for obstacle and run segments, and mentions about 50 percent turnout among eligible candidates.
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Elyria
West Park
Thomas Bowen
Gas tax increased by one cent across Ohio
The Ohio gasoline tax rises to 21 cents per gallon starting July, adding about 55 million dollars annually for highway and bridge work.Further increases may occur in 1992 and 1993 under the 1989 formula tied to construction costs and fuel use, with lawmakers counting on restored road funding in the upcoming budget.
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Ohio Department of Taxation
Ms. Rapich
Ohio Department of Transportation
Senate
Michael Cull
Transportation Department
Cull
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