Swine flu kills 11 U S children in past week
U S health officials report 11 more child deaths from H1N1 in the past week as vaccine supply remains scarce and 40 million doses fall short of earlier hopes. CDC notes widespread illness across 41 states with about 6 percent of doctor visits for flu like illness.
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Bike path plan eyed to boost Harris Road safety
Mayor John Hunter backs a Harris Road bike and walking trail from Oster Road to Colorado Avenue to curb accidents near Brookside Middle School. If state funds grant approval by Nov 8 2010 the project would be funded through a Safe Walk to School grant. Donations to the Paul Duncan Fund via Brookside athletics office accepted.
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Wellington Township hall purchase meeting details
The Chronicle-Telegram notes corrections on the former Ponderosa building proposal for Wellington Township hall. Public input sessions are at 6 p.m today 1 p.m Sunday and 7 p.m Monday at 712 N. Main St before the vote at 7:30 p.m Tuesday at the Wellington Fire District offices 202 Kelly St. Also correction: boys varsity cross country starts 9 a.m today girls 9:40, boys open 10:20, girls 11 a.m.
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Lottery results and jackpots from multiple states
Friday draws across Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania and West Virginia show Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers, Rolling Cash 5 totals, Ten Oh combinations, and Mega Millions with an estimated 200 million jackpot. Daily 3 and 4 results appear for Michigan and West Virginia, plus Cash 5 and Big 4 totals.
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Editorial Staff Phone Directory Entry
Andrew R Young is editor with 929 7111 contact. Benjamin Nagy is news editor with 829 7247. Kevin Aprile handles sports. Bruce Bishop is photographer. Kristen Winn features editor. Barb Alisko Stephens directs operations with 929 7239.
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Flu Outbreak Strains Elyria and Area Schools
The CDC reports 43 flu deaths this month and in September, with 86 children dead since spring. Elyria district absenteeism runs 10 to 15 percent in mid October, higher than typical 5 percent, mirroring broader regional spikes. Vermilion's South Elementary and Amherst’s Marion L Steele High School report elevated absences, with 60 and 25 cases out of 135 band members respectively. Statewide absenteeism averaged 5.5 to 5.8 percent 2003 to last year.
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CDC guidance on school flu prevention and illness policies
The CDC urges staying home 24 hours after fever ends and after fever or signs of fever. Students and staff should cover coughs, wash hands often, and desks and keyboards should be cleaned. Nurses should have masks. parents are advised to keep febrile children home and practice hygiene. Chronicle notes Rigda supports staying home for fever or sore throat with students missing school to avoid illness.
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Target funds after school mentoring in Elyria area
Target sponsors Big Brothers Big Sisters after school program for children ages 6 to 14 at Franklin Elementary every Wednesday. Grant supports recruiting screening training and mentoring in Elyria Lorain Avon Sheffield and Oberlin with Big Brothers Big Sisters contact through area numbers and district pages.
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Bluegrass Show in Penfield Township Tonight
The Lorain County Ely Chapter of the Izaak Walton League hosts a bluegrass show at 21334 Foster Road, Penfield Township. Green Mountain backs the evening with Muddy Creek as featured act. Doors open 5 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m., open mic at 10 p.m. Donation is $5. space for clogging. No alcohol or smoking. food available.
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GAO faulted Army body armor tests as flawed
Congressional investigators say Army testing of a new body armor design strayed from standards and could have hidden failures. About 240,000 plates ordered, stored for future use. GAO urges independent review before troops in Iraq and Afghanistan receive gear. Defense officials resist outside testing, while lawmakers weigh next steps.
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State house speaker backs Strickland's new tax plan
Ohio House Speaker Armond Budish said he supports Gov. Strickland's plan to suspend the final year of a 4.2 percent income tax cut to fill an 850 million budget hole. The House will seek a five percent salary cut for lawmakers while hearings could start next week.
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Lorain police blotter report details theft and DV charges
Lorain police on Thursday and Friday outlined domestic violence charges against Brian Fazio and Thomas Yost Jr both 28 and 22 of Lorain. A burglary and theft at Collins Drive involved a black leather coat and a child’s piggy bank. Also noted were vehicle window damage, a student suspension with possible expulsion for assault, and a child endangerment summons in Sheffield Township. A theft arrest at Market Drive involved Grant Eagle and Mark Hamilton. A woman reported a home intrusion with a plastic bag placed over her head.
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