Writing for the Mass Media 9.1, 9.2

9.1

A Bill was passed today that raises the state’s legal drinking age to 21// State Legislature debated for over 60 combined hours before passing the bill// The bill was sponsored by local legislator Tom Hartley// The bill was passed by 7 votes in the Senate and 15 votes in the House///

The Alpha Alpha honor society is holding inductions on April fourth// Inductee’s names will be kept secret until the ceremony// 35 new members will be named// The ceremony will be held at the student center at 10 in the morning///

9.2

The Police chief addressed the ongoing investigation of an auto theft ring this morning// Police Chief Clayton Wheat says that the ring is responsible for over 200 auto thefts in the city last year// Wheat also says that the investigation has expanded to surrounding cities///

A new machine tool plant will be opening soon// First Trust Bank president and local investors announced plans to buy the Lochs Papermill plant// The group intends to refurbish the plant and use it for manufacturing machine tools// The plant should employ about 200 people when it opens///

Writing for the Mass Media 8.1, 8.2

8.1

A fifteen year old basketball player died this morning during practice at Central High School// High school freshman/ Todd White/ collapsed while running during a practice game//White was pronounced dead at Central Valley Memorial hospital // White’s coach says that White did not have any known illnesses///

The United Sates Secretary of the interior announced a new energy plan at the Western Governor’s Conference meeting in Salt Lake City// The 800-million dollar plan calls for a five year program that reduces strip mining and eases the licensing process for nuclear power plants// The Secretary says that the plan will reduce America’s dependency on foreign oil and make America greener///

8.2

An education professor at the University died today// Professor Elizabeth Billson suffered from cancer for the last 10 years// 58-year-old Billson was estimated to have taught 10 thousand future teachers throughout her career//Billson was presented with the Outstanding Professor award last year///

An accident occurred on Interstate 59 last night// Two trucks collided on a part of the interstate that was undergoing repairs// The two trucks spilled fuel onto the road and caused a traffic jam lasting almost an hour//Both drivers were cited for speeding and reckless driving// No one was hurt///