Weather and turnout warn of rain hits Ohio primary
Forecasts warn of possible freezing rain and snow, threatening to suppress elderly turnout. Analysts say bad weather could tilt the Ohio presidential primary toward Obama as Clinton pursues an older voter base and Parkin notes motivation levels vary with weather. The National Weather Service cautions on sporadic freezing rain into this evening.
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Ohio and Texas stage high stakes in 2008 primaries
The piece notes Ohio’s historic political clout with seven homegrown presidents and its current role in energized Democratic primary campaigning. It previews Texas as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama intensify barnstorming ahead of crucial voting.
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Clinton Obama rally drive floods Ohio voting push
Clinton and Obama campaigns saturated Ohio with rallies TV ads and phone messages as voters head to polls. Campaigns mobilized canvassers and hotlines to provide polling locations and rides with Obama toll free line 1 866 675 2008 and Clinton line 1 877 447 2408.
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Sleep Gaps Affects Workers As NRC Probes Nap Claim
A National Sleep Foundation survey of 1,000 adults finds average weekday sleep at 6 hours 40 minutes with a 40 minute shortfall to be at best. One-third report dozing at work in the past month, while NRC investigates guards napping at Peach Bottom nuclear plant after a tip and video surfaced. Workdays lengthen and home work time averages about four and a half hours weekly. Average wake up is 5 35 a.m. and bedtime 10 53 p.m.
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Walleye Now Safe To Eat Weekly In Ohio
Ohio EPA, Health and Natural Resources departments say Lake Erie's walleye can be eaten once a week instead of once a month due to lower chemical levels. Lake Erie is generally healthy though some spots remain cautionary. Roger Knight of ODNR notes continuing health of the fish population and ongoing testing.
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Manns on the run again after escape and court no‑show
Elyria resident Drew Manns, 23, who slipped from the Lorain Medina Community Based Correctional Facility and EMH Regional Medical Center in September, failed to appear for a court hearing. A warrant was issued as prosecutors seek to revoke his $500 bond while he faces an escape charge.
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