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WILMINGTON, Ohio — Comedian Jay Leno gave a little comic relief Sunday to residents of an area battered by layoffs and the fear of long-term unemployment.
Hundreds of people waited in lines for hours for a free comedy performance by the host of “The Tonight Show” as part of his “Comedy Stimulus” tour.
“It will give people a lift when they all need a good laugh,” said Pauline Taylor.
Wilmington, a city of about 12,000 residents, has drawn national attention as a vivid example of the economic struggles of small U.S. communities during the recession. The Associated Press
