Escapee Matt shot by border patrol near Clinton prison
One of two convicted murderers who escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in a wooded area about three miles from the prison. The other fugitive, Richard Sweat, remained at large as authorities hunted in Malone and Titusville Mountain State Forest.
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Broome County
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Mitchell
Lyle Mitchell
Clinton County
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Matt Palmer
Ohio lawmakers approve final 71B spending blueprint
Ohio lawmakers send governor a 71 billion budget plan with a 35 cent cigarette tax rise and a 5 percent top income tax rate near 5 percent. The package freezes college tuition for two years and increases basic K-12 funding while prohibiting on campus housing near nearby campuses. It also targets health care workers union limits and police training funding as Kasich prepares to sign by Tuesday.
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Obituaries for Gibson Dempsey Young in Ohio and West Virginia
Jay Bird Gibson 52 of McArthur Ohio died at home June 25 2015. Abigail Dempsey 56 of Glouster died June 25 2015 at home. Lewis Ray Young 83 of Letart West Virginia died June 24 2015 in West Columbia. Arrangements by Jenkins Morrison Foglesong Funeral Homes.
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Mason, W.va
Avengers star Patrick Macnee dies at 93
Patrick Macnee, the British born actor known for playing John Steed in The Avengers, died at his Rancho Mirage home at age 93 from natural causes. His death was confirmed by his son Rupert. The spy drama began in 1961 in Britain and aired in the United States from 1966, lasting eight seasons and remaining in syndication for decades.
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Ohio Lottery Friday Picks Draw Numbers
The Ohio Lottery results list Friday entries for Day and Night Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws, plus Rolling Cash 5 numbers. Day Pick 3 346, Day Pick 4 6615, Night Pick 3 205, Night Pick 4 4285, Rolling Cash 5 15 17 19 22 36.
Ohio LGBT victory sparks Pride Month celebrations in Athens
At Athens Uncorked and around town, LGBT couples and allies celebrated after the Supreme Court ruling. Participants cited benefits for adoption and health coverage while noting ongoing work on inclusion, nondiscrimination, and societal acceptance. Local figures and State Rep. Debbie Phillips joined the festivities, praising the moment in history.
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Schultz
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Albany
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Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage sparks nationwide reaction
The court's decision overturns state bans on same sex marriage drawing varied reactions from justices including Roberts, Scalia, Alito and Thomas in dissent while Kennedy frames the ruling as a civil rights milestone. Obama welcomed the ruling as a principle of equality. The decision allows immediate licenses in some counties though full effect awaits potential reconsideration requests. States affected include Alabama Arkansas Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Tennessee and Texas.
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REACT Readers debate gay marriage ruling aftermath
Social media reaction to the Supreme Court decision on same sex marriage shows division. Some express happiness that love is recognized, while others argue the ruling infringes on states' rights and oversteps federal power.
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