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///