U S payouts address Afghan killings raise tension
Afghan officials report the United States paid 50000 per death and 11000 per injury after a shooting rampage blamed on a rogue U S soldier in southern Afghanistan. The funds, said to come from President Obama, aim to ease frayed relations amid recent Quran burning tensions.
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Robert Bales
Water fears rise as Utica fracking expands in Ohio
In eastern Ohio drilling for gas via Utica shale draws water from ponds streams and public reservoirs or via purchases risking public and wildlife supplies. Fracking injects chemical laden water at high pressure to free gas while Ohio aquifer limits push drillers to find sources including Steubenville up to 700,000 gallons via a recent city agreement.
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Mudder could provide job to Lorain County economy
Evan Gooden reports that the Tough Mudder event in SOUTH AMHERST May draw about 20 000 participants from around the nation and world on April 14 15. Visit Lorain County expects hotel bookings and a broader local business boost, though no formal economic impact study has been done.
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Barb Bickel
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Lorain firefighters face Tough Mudder for camaraderie and veterans aid
Lorain firefighter Joe Colon leads a group of 20 to 25 firefighters officers and friends in an April 14 15 obstacle course at a quarry on Route 113 North Quarry Road. He aims to start together and finish together while coping with spring weather and wet conditions. Mike Gidich a 32 year old officer joins the event seeking department camaraderie and activity.
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Amherst Township
South Amherst
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State Route 113
North Quarry Road
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Spaghetti Dinner Aids Wounded Warrior Project in Lorain
Lorain firefighters and police join Tough Mudder participants for a pasta fundraiser to support Afghanistan and Iraq veterans. The April 13 dinner at AMVETS Post 47, 3009 Broadway, Lorain, runs 4 to 8 pm with $15 tickets. Call (440) 244-2160 or (440) 258-6272 for details.
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Frost Threat Hits Local Orchards In Brownhelm Township
Frost expected this morning endangers orchards across Vermilion Road area. Miller Orchards on Vermilion Road houses dwarf cherry trees under high tunnels, but many orchards in Brownhelm Township could suffer bloom damage as temperatures dip.
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Diploma not enough for college math gap bridged at high school
Reynoldsburg senior Kenzie Purtell joined a computer based pilot course at her school to cover the same material as college remedial math. Taught by Christine Rossetti the program lets her learn at her own pace before graduation, aiming to reduce college course makeup.
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Kenzie Purtell
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Columbus State Community College
Christine Rossetti
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