Radiation ruling fuels veterans push for longer exposure claims
Yvonne Rowe, coordinator of the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Atomic Veterans, says a federal judge's finding that the U S government was negligent in Nevada nuclear tests supports lobbying to extend the 20 year medical window. She notes illnesses can emerge 35 to 40 years after exposure and praises the House passed bill with a 40 year surface window and genetic disorder recognition while the Senate considers an amended version.
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Lakewood
Nevada
Congress
Yvonne Rowe
Ohio
National Association of Atomic Veterans
Senate
Rowe
House
Bill
Hiroshima
Falls mayor seeks role in Ecuador gold project
OLMSTED FALLS mayor David Fortier, a Brunswick teacher, aims to act as agent for Paul Cameron in raising about 100000 dollars to expand a gold-panning operation in a forested region near the Andes. Fortier attended a South American voyage seeking the legendary Incan gold, noting the unmapped, helicopter-dependent site and the gold sold to dentists and jewelers.
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Olmsted Falls
David Fortier
South America
Fortier
Brunswick
Ecuador
Paul Cameron
Supreme Court
Cameron
Pittsburgh
Equator
Andes
Miracle boy Brandon recovers from near fatal crash
Akron AP report details 5 year old Brandon Clayton Hardy's recovery after being struck while crossing to Stewart Elementary on November 30. He endured a coma of five weeks with severe injuries including a concussion, broken limbs, and a dislocated hip. Doctors and his mother credit faith and medical staff for his remarkable progress. he left hospital in February with minor lasting effects.
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AKRON
Gail Clayton
Brandon
Stewart Elementary School
Clayton-Hardy
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of
Tax hike promises hard work for Elyna city finances
After approving a 0.05 percent income tax increase the Elyna city budget faces borrowing to cover payroll and services before new revenue arrives this summer. With 85 layoffs already in play and 395 full time employees, officials plan temporary borrowing, possible pool openings, and ongoing talks with the firefighters union to guide the city through a tightening fiscal path.
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Elyna
Eugene Beal
Michael Keys
Keys
Firefighters
Convenient owner sues Oberlin over can loan law
Lorain County Common Pleas Court hears a lawsuit by Louis Rotana owner of Convenient Food Mart Oberlin challenging Oberlin can ban A 12 year law forbidding sale of disposable beverage containers. The city council repealed the law Feb 22 and the case tests constitutional validity ahead of a November referendum on overturning the repeal.
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Oberlin
Elyria
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Louis Rotana
Convenient Food Mart
South Main St
Anthony Celebrezze Jr
Special Olympics in Elyria showcases bravery and joy
Elyria hosts its fifth Special Olympics at Ely Stadium with 300+ students ages 5 to 21 from Elyria North Ridgeville and Wellington. Volunteers Kiwanis PTA and PTO sponsors helped run races softball throws and jumps while athletes, many in wheelchairs, displayed courage and determination. Local figures Browns alumni Doug Dicken Clinton Burrell and ex Brown Bill Cowher attended to cheer and sign autographs.
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Elyria
Ely Stadium
North Ridgeville
Wellington
Kiwanis
PTA
PTO
Garron T Shirt Company
Connie Opferman
Cleveland Browns
Doug Dicken
Clinton Burrell
Bill Cowher
Burrell
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Lakeview Park
Gene Krebs
Ery
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Dino Angotti
Elyria West High School
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John Kenney
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