exercises 9.1 & 9.2

Exercise 9.1 Writing Radio News Stories

Drinking Bill

A new bill tackling the legal drinking issue was passed today by the House // The bill raises the state drinking age from 19 to 21 // It was passed after two long-winded debates in both the House and Senate that lasted a collective 60 hours // Representative Tom Hartley sponsored the bill //

Honor Society

35 college students will be inducted into the university honor society Friday // Alpha Alpha will hold its induction ceremony at 10 in the morning at the student center // The names of the inductees will be kept secret until the ceremony // 

Exercise 9.2 Writing Radio News Stories

Theft Investigation

Light is being shed on the city’s auto theft ring that has expanded into surrounding counties // Police chief Clayton Wheat affirmed the department’s ongoing investigation into the situation at a press conference this morning // The ring is responsible for nearly 300 auto thefts in the city // Wheat says most of the stolen cars were disassembled and sold for parts //

Industry Returning

A local group of investors are teaming up with Textron Corporation to start a machine tool plant // The group will purchase the old Lochs Papermill plant // The new plant is expected to employ about 200 people //