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Ohio Leaders Say Jobs Key In Presidential Election
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The November election is now less than six months away and the attention turns to Ohio. The Buckeye state is known for being a key battleground for presidential hopefuls. When it comes to winning Ohio voters, those who have already done it say it comes down to one thing. "Jobs and jobs and jobs…. Read More
Medical Marijuana Measure Possible On November Ballot
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The November election may be months away, but Ohioans are already preparing to cast their votes on many issues — including whether to legalize a form of medical treatment that's used in more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. "I couldn't sleep. I couldn't stand. I couldn't sit. There's no position you… Read More
Ohio Gay Rights Group Against Initiative To Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Ban
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An Ohio gay rights group says it will not support a ballot initiative that would overturn the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Equality Ohio Executive Director Ed Mullen says that broader community support needs to be secured before the issue can proceed. The Ohio Freedom to Marry coalition… Read More
Ceremony Honors Ohio Civil War Soldiers
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The Ohio National Guard honored 19 Ohio soldiers for their role in a raid 150 years ago. The men took part in Andrews' Raid to capture a train traveling from Atlanta to Chattanooga. They were captured during the process. "Most of all, like many Civil War stories,… Read More
OH State Senate Working On Texting Ban Wording
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A statewide ban on texting while driving is caught up in senate committee. The proposal would ban drivers from texting while behind the wheel anywhere in Ohio. The bill has already passed the house with rules similar to those many central Ohio cities already have. The state Senate is still working on… Read More
Fmr. Ohio Senate President Faces Criticism For Memorial Remarks
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The head of the organization that oversees the Ohio Statehouse is facing criticism from the Ohio Jewish community for remarks he made earlier this week about a Holocaust memorial at the Statehouse. Richard Finan, former Ohio Senate president, expressed his disappointment Tuesday with Governor John Kasich's decision to… Read More
Former Senate President Upset About Holocaust Memorial
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The president of the group that oversees the Ohio Statehouse and surrounding area says he's disappointed by Governor John Kasich's decision to build a Holocaust memorial on the Statehouse grounds without consultation. The monument could be built on the east side of the Statehouse where Ohio soldiers are memorialized. Richard Finan, former… Read More
Chardon Leaders, First Responders Reflect On Healing Process
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Just over a month ago, a northeast Ohio school was rocked by a deadly shooting. But just days ago, those who were among the first on the scene at Chardon High School the morning of February 27 were honored by state lawmakers. Donning red ribbons in memory of the three students killed, dozens… Read More
Ohio Grapples With “Stand Your Ground Law”
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In the aftermath of Florida teen Trayvon Martin's death, the focus turns to whether or not other states will adopt their own versions of the "Stand Your Ground Law" and Ohio is one of them. This would allow a person to use deadly force is he or she feels threatened outside the home. … Read More
Drug Investigation Now Part Of Job For A State Trooper
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The State Highway Patrol is usually thought of as the regulators of the speed limit on highways. But now, state troopers are now being used to fight the war on drugs, especially on Route 33. Lieutenant George Harlow is with the Athens post of the Ohio Highway Patrol. He says that troopers haven't made… Read More