Strickland proposes freezing Ohio income tax cuts to fund education
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland forwarded a plan to halt the final year of the 21 percent income tax reduction for two years to cover a education budget shortfall after a court blocked his plan to place lottery slots at racetracks. He argued postponing the last year would not affect most taxpayers, with higher earners paying more in 2009 and 2010 while personal exemptions rise.
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Tribe Manager Won't Be Back in 2010
Cleveland Indians will not retain manager Eric Wedge and his coaching staff for the 2010 season after a news conference at Progressive Field. Wedge, 41, finished seven seasons with one playoff appearance and a World Series miss, entering the day with 561 career wins, fifth on Cleveland's all time list.
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Sheffield Lake teachers win three year pay raise deal
Sheffield Lake School details released show a tentative three year contract with a 2 percent base raise in year one and 3 percent raises in years two and three. The agreement includes cash payments for both associations, tuition reimbursement, a professional enhancement program, higher life insurance, increased uniform allowance, and a revised supplemental pay schedule. Superintendent Will Folger calls the offer fair, noting it surpasses initial proposals though falls short of staff demands.
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Indonesia Earthquakes Grim Toll Surges past 200 Dead
A day after a magnitude 8.0 quake and a tsunami in American Samoa, two strong earthquakes struck Indonesia causing at least 200 deaths. Officials warn the toll could rise as rescuers search for survivors.
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County approves NOACA board changes amid voting tension
Lorain County commissioners unanimously backed a plan to expand the NOACA board from 38 to 44 members to dilute the weighted voting power held by Cuyahoga County after concerns raised by Lake, Lorain, Medina and Geauga counties. Lorain retains seven seats. five new seats go to Cuyahoga entities and one to Medina. Work on the Avon I 90 interchange awaits. The panel also briefed on the county Business Connection team’s first year, which aims to retain and grow local firms.
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Carmakers, dealers weigh closures at Capitol Hill
General Motors and Chrysler met with dealers and lawmakers on Capitol Hill as talks opened on closing about 3,000 dealerships in a restructuring after bankruptcy. Congress weighs bills that could force reversals, while GM also announced winding down the Saturn brand after Penske backed out of a Saturn sale.
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Saturn Brand Ends as GM Shuts Saturn Debris Market
Saturn's orbit of uncertainty mirrors a dealership sign at Saturn of Tinley Park in Tinley Park Illinois where General Motors Co will shut down Saturn after a failed deal collapsing the brand.
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