Take home police cruisers in North Ridgeville face limits
North Ridgeville officials debate confining take-home police cruisers within city limits to save money. More than 80 percent of cruisers sit in driveways outside the city when not in use, with 30 officers taking cars home and only five residing inside. The gas budget is 61500, and supporters say the program aids quick response. opponents cite city exposure and waste.
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Kucinich opens White House bid in Cleveland speech
Democrat Dennis Kucinich formally launched his long shot campaign from Cleveland on Columbus Day promising a Cabinet level Department of Peace and a push to end the Iraq war. He urged nonviolent solutions to global conflicts and called for a study of reparations for black Americans.
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Kroger clerks approve strike terms nationwide
Workers at Kroger stores in Ohio, Kentucky, and Avon Lake, W.V., approve strike terms. UAW unit at the Avon Lake plant votes to approve a three year contract. Heavy rain recorded with a high of 61 reported in Local and State.
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Elyria Drug Trial Focuses on Major Cocaine Ring
Elyria man E A Smith faces trial on charges tied to large scale cocaine distribution in Lorain County. Prosecutors say about 22 pounds of cocaine, $70K to $80K, 19 guns and several vehicles were seized after his arrest July 23 2002. Co defendant John D Johnson of Chicago also to be tried. Smith described by officials as a major drug offender with potential 144 year sentence.
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Ohio court to weigh drunk driving tests
Prosecutors urge use of blood alcohol tests in trials even if police erred in administering them. Defense argues Ohio Supreme Court rulings bar such evidence. Courts conflict over admissibility. a ruling expected by year’s end. Attorney James Tesno notes potential jury confusion if tests are improperly obtained.
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Americans Growing Fatter At Alarming Rate Study Finds
A Chicago report shows Americans who are at least 100 pounds overweight have quadrupled since the 1980s to about 4 million, or about 1 in 50 adults, challenging the view that extreme obesity is rare. The RAND findings also note faster growth in extreme obesity than in less severe cases.
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