Elyria Native Survives Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico
Debra Wilbert, a 41 year old Elyria High School graduate and Navy commander, describes returning to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Georges ripped through on September 21. She faced prolonged power outages, spoiled food, and roof damage but notes her home survived. Insurance covers the losses, and Roosevelt Roads Naval Base faced limited hospital activity due to generator fears.
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Elyria
Debra Wilbert
Puerto Rico
Wilbert
Florida Keys
Elyria High School
Navy
John
San Diego
Roosevelt Roads Naval Base
Roosevelt Roads Naval Hospital
Debra
Fisher Taft ads clash in Ohio governor race
Republican Bob Taft and Democrat Lee Fisher released TV ads accusing each other of tax increases. Fisher cites Taft’s Hamilton County record with 92 percent spending rise and 46.5 percent tax hike, while Taft highlights Fisher’s 1988 income tax surcharge vote and his 1.1 billion plan. Election is Nov. 3.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bob Taft
Lee Fisher
Fisher
Taft
Hamilton County
Robert Taft I
Richard Celeste
Ohio Senate
Brian Hicks
Care of retarded criminals questioned in Ohio case
James Hall visits his brain injured son Todd, 26, at a mental hospital after Todd was ruled incompetent for trial in a deadly fire at a southern Ohio fireworks store. The case raises questions about placing mentally disabled individuals in psychiatric facilities and the adequacy of treatment options.
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Columbus
James Hall
Todd Hall
Proctorville
Ohio
Hall
State Hospital
Todd
10Th District Court of Appeals
State of
Maryland
Steve Ney
Maryland Disability Law Center
Largo
Ney
Lawrence County
Charges in Crashes Not Always Clear Cut
In Toledo an AP report notes the shifting landscape of charges when fatal crashes occur. Prosecutors may pursue vehicular homicide or aggravated vehicular homicide for minor traffic violations, or opt for involuntary manslaughter, a felony with potential five year prison terms. Defense lawyers argue the rule punishes common driving errors.
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Toledo
Two Women Injured In Ohio Crash At Russia Road Intersection
Two women were injured Saturday in a crash at state Route 58 and Russia Road in NEW RUSSIA TWP. Phyllis Clark 38 of South Amherst drove south on Route 58 when Ruby Adams 36 of Lorain turned onto Russia Road and struck Clark's door. Adams and an 8 and 9 year old in her car were treated. both drivers listed in stable condition. Adams cited for failure to yield to a stop sign.
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Russia Road
Ohio Department of Transportation
Phyllis Clark
South Amherst
Ruby Adams
Lorain
Clark
D.K. Thomas
State Highway Patrol
Adams
Thomas
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Appalachian Psychiatric Health Care System
Cambridge
Sam Hibbs
Department of Mental Health
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Walton
Todd All
Todd Hail
Richard Watson
William Vandemark
Lima
William Vande
Steve Manheim
Chronicle
Open Door Christian School
Patricia Towner
Ryan Pearce
Spitzer Hotel and Marina
Russia
South Amherst Fire Department
Allen Memorial Hospital
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