Flood relief aid remains up in air
Judi Thomasson of Carlisle Township fears her log home near Black River will topple as heavy rain weakens ground. She joins about 450 residents awaiting relief help after erosion and riverbank collapse threaten homes and septic tanks along East River Road.
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Flood at Cascade Park Tops 1969 Levels
Elyria reports three day rainfall produced the worst park flooding since 1969 officials said. The deluge caused extensive water rise around Cascade Park but comparisons to previous floods noted as less severe overall.
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Springer talks politics at Lorain county dinner but won’t run
Jerry Springer addressed more than 200 county Democrats at Deluca's Place in the Park, denying a 2006 gubernatorial bid. He urged opposition to Bush and Republicans, saying the presidency harms the middle class. Ohio figures noted his shift from TV persona to politics. U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown urged leaving the show to pursue election viability in Ohio.
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Genes Link Frizzled 6 to Hair Patterns Across Species
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute ties the Frizzled 6 gene to hair patterning in mice. Loss of the gene causes unusual whorls and tufts. humans likely share a similar effect though not yet confirmed. The work, in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, traces Frizzled genes from fruit flies to mammals and notes diverse patterns across species including horses, cattle, pigs, and dogs.
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Weather outlook showers with possible storms high 75
A few showers or thunderstorms are expected with a high around 75 degrees. For the full AccuWeather forecast, readers should turn to Page A8.
Nord Foundation funds nonprofits amid slowing economy
Nord Foundation's donations to nonprofits fall as the economy stalls and stock market weakens. Gassing price at the pump climbs with no relief in sight as local and state business pages report ongoing price pressures.
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Bush vows stay in Iraq until freedom and stability
President Bush in a prime time address at the U S Army War College said the United States will remain in Iraq until it is free and democratic and suggested more U S soldiers might be needed. He called for demolishing Abu Ghraib prison as a symbol of the occupation. He warned of difficult days ahead and chaotic periods but said terrorists will not determine Iraq's future.
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Lorain woman seeks out-of-county death trial
Nicole Diar, 28, the Lorain mother charged with killing her 4-year-old son in August, plans to move her capital murder trial outside the county citing pre-trial publicity tainting the jury pool. Her attorney Jack Bradley objects to prosecutors and police comments cited as prejudice.
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Puppy love fuels Tyers Mahon dog charity drive
A Wellington boy mourning his lost dog inspired family support and a charity effort named Justice. Tyler Mahon now works to help other children find a furry friend, turning heartbreak into outreach, shared in Wednesday's Chronicle.
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