Thanks to all that offered suggestions. The electrician just left and
the problem is solved. There were two reasons for the problem. First,
a 3-way switch was used instead of a 2-way and it was wired
incorrectly. The ground wire was connected to the traveler lug instead
of the green ground lug which wasn't even on the switch. Also, all of
the ground wires on several receptacles and overhead lights on the
circuit were just wrapped around the Romex and not connected. One thing
nice about living in a small town in the U.P. and being a retired
teacher is that former students own electrical companies and respond
quickly.
73, Tom
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