World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup draws crowds to Texas
In Sweetwater Texas James Wells kept 1208 pounds of Western Diamondback rattlesnakes for the annual roundup now a four day event drawing about 80000 visitors and more than 5 million in economic impact. Wells who has gathered snakes for 25 of the 48 years says the sport outweighs money. The event includes a parade snake charmer pageant meat eating contest and demonstrations. The roundup is organized by the Sweetwater Jaycees and funds local projects. Since 1948 collectors have accumulated over 132 thousand pounds with a 1982 peak of 47986 pounds.
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Sweetwater
Texas
James Wells
Wells
Rosene
Ta Tn
Priday
Aso
Lyn Adams
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
Sweetwater Jaycees
Ohio minimum wage rise affects skills gap in Lorain area
Dolan notes wage gains will impact hiring as many firms already pay above minimum. Fastest growing jobs pay high wages, including computer support specialists at about 20.83 per hour, while aides earn far less. Lorain County faces 6.1 percent unemployment and manufacturing job losses, with carpenters and welders in demand and retraining urged to meet shifting labor needs. Employers will pay for talent, but routine raises fade as high performers secure increases.
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Ohio
Inno
Dolan
Lorain County
Jeanne Farmer
U.S
Farmer
Lottery results and jackpots by state for Friday to Wednesday
Ohio draws report Pick 3 and Pick 4 results with bal and white ball notes, Mega Millions jackpot estimated at 42 million, Lot O Play and Rolling Cash figures listed. Pennsylvania Michigan West Virginia daily numbers shown with multiple 3 and 4 digit results, plus jackpot notes. Out of state entries include rolling cash and big jackpot amounts across dates.
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Ohio
Hextel
Milan
Pennsylvania
Michigan
West Virginia
Wiha Ploik
Red Tan
White
Mickley
Lot’o
Ania
Tod Bol
White Beth
Lot'o
Advertising Classified Boxed Notice
Ad text appears as a brief classified line about a toll free or hotline service with daily and Saturday postings. The readable fragments suggest advertising slot availability and timing. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable in the OCR snippet.
States tighten access to government information after 9/11
An Associated Press review finds states passed 1 623 laws affecting openness, with more than 60 percent restricting access while 284 loosened it. The report notes motives include security, privacy, and identity theft concerns, with examples in Indiana North Carolina and Oklahoma among others.
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Associated Press
Legis
Lucy Dalglish
Reporter Committee For Freedom of the Press
Sunshine
World Trade Center
Pentagon
New York State
Nick Spano
Spano
Oklahoma
Charles Wyrick
Department of Homeland Security
Security and Safety
Mark Minmus
Oklahoma Press Association
Hioge
Department
Thomas
House
Senate
Fred H. Cate
Indiana University
Indiana
North Carolina
Tates
Lawmakers clash over public records access and health data
A long-running debate over open records pits public access against privacy and security. Bills to speed disclosure face stalled progress amid court access transfers and strained advocacy budgets while health officials defend restricted release to prevent misinformation and protect crisis responses.
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Associated Press
Scott Gelslager
Canton
Ohio Supreme Court
Frank Deaner
Ohio Newspaper Association
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Patti Ewald
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River Valley
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