Stuntman Revives Flaming Falls Leap Tradition
Stuntman Ted Batchelor revived the flaming Chagrin Falls dive in Ohio drawing about 1,000 spectators. He wore a flame retardant suit and plunged into the Chagrin River for roughly one minute, resurfacing to cheers. The stunt was annual for 10 years from 1976, often ended with arrest and fines including a $1,000 penalty and probation. Batchelor began the feat as a high school student to raise prom funds.
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Ted Batchelor
Chagrin River
Batchelor
Race driver hurt in Lorain County Speedway crash
Stock car driver Mark Schriber suffered minor rib and back injuries after a collision during the featured race at Lorain County Speedway in South Amherst. Firefighters freed him from the wreckage and he was treated and released at Community Health Partners.
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Lorain County Speedway
South Amherst
Mark Schriber
LifeCare
Herb de la Porte
Schriber
Community Health Partners
Deal nears on Ohio lending fraud bill to aid homeowners
Banks and consumer advocates near a compromise on a bill to curb sub prime lending and protect homeowners from fraudulent loans. The draft enhances background checks for lenders while leaving key provisions unresolved. The measure would let the attorney general sue in non federally regulated mortgage dealings and expand consumer protections amid Ohio’s high foreclosure rates.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Senate
Be a Tourist in Your Backyard Lorain County Festival Scene
Pat Cano of the Lorain County Visitors Bureau promotes local travel urging residents to explore Lorain County festivals. More than 130 events year round include the Lorain County Fair and Lorain International Festival with guides at the Lorain County Tourist Information Center.
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Lorain County
Wellington
Lorain
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Immigration reform needs Republican support
Harvey Gittler argues for comprehensive immigration reform with a middle ground approach. He notes President Bush's five point plan and the clash with conservative Republicans over border security and funding, urging a path to citizenship for undocumented workers while addressing costs.
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