Ford incentive plan eyed to save Avon Lake plant
Ohio officials including Chad Munitz and Rep. Sherrod Brown pushed Ford to offer incentives to keep the Avon Lake plant open amid unemployment fears. Ford discussed possibilities with major supplier networks, considering four models, while experts say the move signals long term plans and capacity flexibility growth.
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Ford Escape sales highlight crowded small SUV market
Ford sales analysis manager George Pipas calls the Escape one of the best small utility vehicles in the United States as the compact SUV segment grows. AutoPacific notes 164,184 Escapes sold in 2001 and 42,635 in late 2000. four months in 2002 show a 23.9 percent drop from 2001. The model blends car-like comfort with cargo space, appealing to young professionals and small families, with XLS priced at 20,165 dollars and XLT at 24,755, 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Safety ratings from NHTSA include five stars for driver front, four for passenger front, five for front and rear side, and three for rollover likelihood.
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Ford to keep union workforce in Avon Lake plant plans
Union officials say Ford will recall many workers in late spring or early summer for training as a new line moves to Avon Lake or possibly Kansas City for the Escape hybrid. Tax revenue impact is mitigated. Avon Lake would still receive about 1.2 million in property taxes this year and the city budget remains about 12.4 million.
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Lorain County
Chronicle Telegram Circulation and contact details
The Chronicle Telegram lists home delivery options and contact numbers for the classified and circulation departments. It covers home delivery by carrier or mail, rates for daily and Sunday editions, and post office address for changes. Also provides office hours and toll free numbers for classifieds and the retail hotline.
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Rats control via brain implants tested in maze study
Researchers at Boston University implanted three electrodes in rats to map reward and whisker sensing regions. Trained rats navigated mazes and even entered bright areas, raising ethical concerns about animals as intelligent helpers or potential human controllers.
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Howard Eichenbaum
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Gembka seeks support to launch Scared Home program
Gembka plans to expand youth help efforts with donations and grants while working with volunteers. He cites his own troubled youth and a turning point at Elyria High School as motivation. Police said Forcier's condition improved to stable. An 18 year old from Texas and two Lorain teens were arrested in the attack, with Kevin Gembka calling for justice.
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Court denies bail for Robert Blake
Los Angeles AP report states actor Robert Blake, charged with murder in the 2001 Bakley case, was denied bail after a personal plea. Judge Lloyd Nash wants evidence at a preliminary hearing before ruling on potential release.
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