Supreme Court strikes down D C gun ban ruling details
The Supreme Court rules the District of Columbia cannot ban handguns in the home, a 5-4 decision that clarifies Second Amendment protections for individuals to own weapons for self defense while leaving room for ongoing restrictions. The ruling signals broader legal and political implications and narrows the scope of gun bans.
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Rescue as floodwaters trap driver in Rochester Township
Kathleen Yeager's car was submerged by 3-foot floodwaters on Quarry Road as eight Wellington firefighters used an inflatable boat to reach her. Ohio troopers faced washed-out roads and a U S Route 20 closure as heavy rain and wind swamped the area. Yeager waited about 90 minutes before rescuers freed her from the rising water.
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MetroHealth May Base Chopper At Lorain Medina Airport
MetroHealth Medical Center aims to expand air medical transport by basing one of its three active helicopters at a western Lorain or Medina county airport. CEO Emerman notes 60 percent utilization per helicopter and about 200 Lorain runs this year. Local rescue crews support the move to improve regional coverage.
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Lorain Schools Lose State Money Over Enrollment Gap
Lorain Schools took an $18,000 hit after a bill signed by Gov. Ted Strickland corrected enrollment projection discrepancies. The district was among 188 statewide with lower actual enrollment for 2008, affecting funds under Ohio's school funding formula. Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson says magnet programs are attracting students back, potentially restoring funds for 2009.
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Minor methane blast at LCCC construction site
A small methane gas pocket near an elevator shaft exploded at Lorain County Community College during welding for a new building housing the LCCC Elyria Public Library. The blast at 9:13 a.m. was minor with no methane detected afterward. officials cited possible rain saturation as a factor.
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