Taft says he knew of Ford plant closure only after news
Governor Bob Taft said he was caught off guard by Ford Motor Co. announcing the Lorain Assembly Plant shutdown after months of talks with the UAW. He said he had no advance notice of negotiations and will keep officials in contact with Ford while a local task force seeks to preserve the plant.
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GOP chief in Lorain County charged with public contract crime
Robert Rousseau, chairman of the Lorain County Republican Party and a county Elections Board member, is charged with unlawful interest in a public contract. The case centers on an $80,000 Micro Advantage contract from May 2001 with Rousseau allegedly earning about $4,000 as a finder’s fee. Avon Lake Prosecutor John Reulbach filed the misdemeanor in Elyria Municipal Court.
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$87B OK'd for war on terrorism
The House and Senate approved about $87 billion for Iraq and Afghanistan funding with broad wartime support. Nearly $66 billion finances military operations next year while adjustments trimmed about $2 billion from Iraq reconstruction. The Senate plan also shifts half of rebuilding aid to loans.
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Crash blocks I-90 near Elyria Township
A GMC Sierra pulling a trencher on a trailer lost control on Interstate 90 Friday afternoon causing a backup past the State Route 234 exit. There were no injuries. the rig and trailer overturned landing in the lanes. Robert Werner, 38, of Amherst, was cited for failure to control. Lanes reopened about 4:30 p.m.
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Trial date set for ex LOCAA chief in linguistic case
Ex LOCAA chief Taylor-Carter returns for final pre trial hearing on November 17 as local and state courts detail attendance and linguistic legalisms. Father Guido Sarducci mockingly addresses Chicago Cubs curse in lighter local feature.
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Clouds and sun mix with a breezy wind and a high of 55 degrees. For the complete AccuWeather forecast, see Page BS.
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