Ohio lawmakers oppose Kasich teacher externship plan
GOP leaders in Ohio House and Senate criticized Gov Kasich's budget proposal requiring teacher externships for license renewal. They argue it adds obstacles, with officials suggesting alternatives like expanding the Community Connectors program to link students with business people. The House plans to amend the budget in April before sending to the Senate for final passage by June.
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Logan Daily News 175th Anniversary Highlights Local History
The Logan Daily News marks 175 years as Hocking County’s main news source. The sister paper to The Messenger sponsors events like Breakfast With the Faster Bunny and Moonshine Festival while participating with Hocking Hills chambers and 4 H. It traces origins to 1838 and 1842 with names such as Hocking Republican and Sentinel, noting ownership shifts to Brown Publishing then American Consolidated Media and finally Adams Publishing Group, with Debra Tobin as editor.
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Robert Wright
Hocking Sentinel
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Woman in murder plot given life for Eurclid case
In Cleveland, Shelia McFarland received life without parole for aggravated murder and conspiracy in the 2015 killing tied to a drug case. She branded Judge Daniel Gaul racist and interrupted proceedings, while co-defendants received varied sentences. The case involved Brownlee the mastermind, Motleys, and Young, with Williams recorded in drug deals prior to the shooting.
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Common Pleas
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Robert Williams
Indian Hills Complex
Euclid
Eddie Brownlee
Williams
Ryan Motley
Raymond Motley
Rahkee Young
Brownlee
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Ryan Motely
Rob
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Indian Hills
Violet Smith
Donald Butler
Athens Council Stands Against State Profit Tax Move
Athens City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing a state proposal to centralize business profit tax collection. Gov Kasich backs the plan, sending filings through the Ohio Business Gateway with municipalities receiving tax distributions. Officials fear a 1 percent retention by the state Tax Department erodes home rule and reduces local revenue and services. Mayor Patterson and Auditor Hecht voiced concerns about lost local interaction with businesses.
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Ohio Business Gateway
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Steve Patterson
Kathy Hecht
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City Opposes State Tax Proposal in Monday Resolution
Councilman Jeff Risner introduces a measure opposing a state plan to centralize tax collection. The resolution urges removal of the proposal from the budget bill and asks residents to contact state representatives to voice opposition. City officials note past criticism of a similar plan and report the Monday vote was unanimous.
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Hoeft
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Influenza Closes Northwest Local and Scioto County Schools
Influenza surges prompt closures at Northwest Local Schools and Scioto County Board of Developmental Disability centers. February 23 and 24 closures aim to allow deep cleaning of buildings and buses. Health department data show weekly influenza related hospitalizations exceeding seasonal thresholds across multiple weeks.
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