FirstEnergy plan faces watchdogs over proposed rate hike
Akron based FirstEnergy Corp filed a new rate proposal with Ohio regulators that could raise customer bills by hundreds of millions in coming years. The plan would let the company adjust rates quarterly to fund upgrades to wires substations and equipment amid shifts in grid management. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel warns the move could be costly for customers, while FirstEnergy says it will absorb costs and not burden consumers.
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Attorneys sharpen tools to sue Toyota
More than 150 attorneys gathered in San Diego to sharpen legal tools ahead of a federal hearing on consolidating Toyota acceleration lawsuits. The session, Toyota Recall Litigation Conference, looked toward judges deciding consolidation and venue while Toyota faced thousands of claims over recalls and linked fatalities.
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Avon Hearing Care Listening to individual needs in Avon Village
Emily Palmer owns Avon Hearing Care opening in 2009 in Olde Avon Village train depot. The clinic offers free screenings and home visits, plus devices and accessories. Oticon ConnectLine links up to eight devices via Bluetooth to hearing aids, streaming TV, phones, and more. Palmer values patient centered care and direct patient contact.
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New Lorain County Business to Be Featured
Local readers are invited to submit details of new businesses in Lorain County. Include the business name location opening date purpose and a contact person for questions. A photo may accompany the submission for potential Chronicle publication.
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cthews@chroniclet.com
Avon Hearing Care Expands Services for All Ages
Avon Hearing Care discusses new assistive listening devices and technologies such as amplified phones vibrating alarms and doorbell signals. The center notes the age group with hearing loss has shifted from over 70 to 40s and 50s and aims to extend years of good hearing through early treatment. Palmer calls the business expansion a positive experience and intends to stay long term. Contact Rob Swindell at 329-7155 or ctnews chroniclet com.
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Infantino baby slings recalled after infant deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled more than 1.01 million Infantino Sling Rider and Wendy Bellissimo slings in the United States and 15,000 in Canada after claims linked to three infant deaths. Parents are urged to stop using the slings for babies under four months. Infantino offers free replacements or alternatives.
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Housing Recovery in Danger as Rates Climb and Foreclosures Rise
Washington reports the housing recovery losing momentum with slumping sales, flat prices, and rising foreclosures. Mortgage rates may rise after next week’s Fed exit, threatening the broader economy. Bank of America offers a 3 billion plan forgiving up to 30 percent of some mortgage balances for about 45,000 borrowers rooted in pre 2008 Countrywide loans.
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