Deer Vs. Car Problem Is Not Going Away: Letter

Resident shows us damage after car hits deer. Upload photos of your damaged vehicle.

Editor's note: Jim Moyse provided a photo of his Ford Focus after a collision with a deer. To the Editor: Thanks for the posting of the video showing Officer Cantleberry's recent meeting with an Avon Lake deer.   I recently met with one, but unlike officer Cantleberry, my insurance company had to cough up $5,500 and I was on the hook for $500.   Local government talks about not having enough money to do anything about the deer problem, but if you took an average between what it cost to repair the cruiser and what it cost to fix my Focus, local citizens have paid out $63,000 just this year on the city's highways.   I realize the state has a large role in this matter, but I plan to continue urging the city to do all it can to reduce the …

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Life As A 20-Something

Two Much Insurance is Too Much Insurance

One new employee learns the hard way that having double insurance adds up

When you graduate from college and land a job, there are a lot of things you’re unsure of. I’m not just referring to having to wake up before 10 a.m.—hopefully you’ve encountered that at some point in your life.  I’m talking about health insurance. Did you just yawn? Me too. Just hearing the word ‘insurance’ kinda makes my eyes start to glaze over. I probably should’ve paid more attention in my high school personal business class.    What I am about to tell you is a little embarrassing, so if you start to lose respect for me while reading this column, please remember that I had the humility to admit my mistakes to you so that you can learn from them, Twenty-Somethings. Our story begins in December 2010. As is the case with many companies, …

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