Lorain county volunteers pack holiday boxes for overseas troops
Nearly 60 volunteers from the Lorain County Red Cross and area Girl Scout and Brownie troops packed friendship boxes for about 60 Lorain Countians serving overseas in Operation Desert Shield. Amherst VFW Post 1662 plans to send 500 700 pounds of items for Veterans Day, with addresses collected to ensure proper distribution and a message that Lorain County stands behind them.
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Mom Sends Care Packages to Two in Gulf War
Ruby Ghani prepares shipments of snacks and comforts for her two children serving in Operation Desert Shield, Air Force Sgt. Carl Jones and Army Spc. Sandra Ann Jones-Crutcher, to ease their desert meals and homesickness amid Persian Gulf duty.
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Iraq releases four Americans and three French soldiers
Four Americans and three French troops freed by Iraq arrived in Jordan aboard an Iraqi Airlines flight from Baghdad. The group included Randall Trinh, 49, of Hacienda and officials said more Europeans may depart as Baghdad signals a new peace plan. Secretary Baker prepared to push economic pressure while Saddam Hussein’s meeting with top commanders offered no details on southern operations.
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Ark Group Home Fire Destroys Betterway Property in Elyria
The former Ark Group Home at 930 Tremindie Avenue owned by Betterway Inc. burned early Saturday, destroying the vacant residence and causing about 62,000 in damage. No injuries were reported as firefighters fought the blaze starting at 4 40 a m and authorities listed the cause as undetermined with faulty wiring suspected. The century old building had housed teens and later adults before Betterway put it up for sale.
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Local Weather Forecast Adds Showers Chance
Cloudy conditions bring a chance of showers late with a high near 50 to 55 degrees. Details are continued on Page A-3.
Fuel tank rules push small service stations to close
Service station owners say new fuel tank regulations raise costs and squeeze margins, forcing many small independent operators to shut down. The report notes the impact on local convenience shops, jobs, and community access to fuel.
Bo Reveals Hidden Side Beyond Baseball and Football
A profile of a star athlete showing a lesser known family perspective on Bo’s career. It hints at private life elements unknown to fans and discusses the contrast between public fame and personal world.
Islands of beauty New Zealand’s spectacular loveliness
Islands of beauty profile highlights New Zealand’s striking scenery in a photo feature. The page presents a series of memorable images capturing coastlines, mountains and coastal towns, inviting readers to explore the nation’s diverse landscapes.
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Ohio State Dominates Northwestern 48-7 at Ohio Stadium
The Buckeyes overpower Northwestern with a powerful offense and stingy defense in a Big Ten romp at Ohio Stadium, rolling to a 48-7 victory.
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