Social Security raises 1.4 percent for 46 million retirees
The Social Security cost of living adjustment gives a 1.4 percent increase starting January, about $13 more per month for the typical retiree, with Medicare premiums rising $4.70 to $58.70. The small boost comes as stock losses erode savings and drug costs rise, leaving many retirees anxious about bills and future funding.
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Elyria eyes $10 license plate fee hike for roads
Elyria officials propose adding a $10 plate fee to fund road resurfacing. If approved, it would be a second increase in just over a year, boosting local revenue to about $12 million annually for state projects needing 20 percent local shares.
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Police arrest sniper witness in Washington area case
Virginia authorities arrested Matthew Dowdy, 37, of Falls Church, for making a false statement about an olive skinned man and a cream Chevrolet Astro van at a sniper scene. Montgomery County police later inspected a shell casing found in a white box truck near Dulles airport as officials seek links.
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Republican Ad Airing Blocked Then Restored in Ohio Senate Race
A Cuyahoga County judge fined Cleveland TV stations for airing a 30 second Republican ad accusing Democrat candidates Sue Morano and Thomas W Bevan of lying on campaign materials. The order was later vacated. Democrats call the spot an attack ad and say it mimics an Ohio Elections Commission sponsorship. Morano contests the 18th District against Jeffry Armbruster while Bevan fights Kevin Coughlin in the 27th District.
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West Nile virus linked to blood transfusions in Ohio death
Authorities test donated blood after three potential transfusion cases in Ohio, including a Cleveland Clinic patient who died. CDC spokesman notes cases under review and low overall risk. Health officials caution the nation’s blood supply is not deemed unsafe at this time.
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Decatur
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