Ohio Faces Rising Heroin Overdose Deaths Across State
The heroin surge pushed total fatal drug overdoses to 2110 in 2013, with prescription painkiller deaths rising to 726. Lawmakers push naloxone distribution and standardized death reporting as officials warn time is needed for policy effects to show. Trumbull County reports rising overdoses. nationwide efforts continue to track and curb the crisis.
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Humphrey Germaniuk
Lorain County
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Akron
Tracy Plauck
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Mike DeWine
Ohio Supreme Court rules Cleveland tax on visiting players unconstitutional
The court struck down Cleveland’s 2 percent city income tax on visiting NFL players for games played in the city. Ex-Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer should receive a partial refund under the standard tax method based on games in the season. Former Colts center Jeff Saturday was not taxed by Cleveland during the 2008 season because he was injured and not in the city on taxed days.
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Baltimore officials weigh timing in Freddie Gray case
Baltimore officials say no decision yet on prosecuting six officers linked to Freddie Gray’s death after an internal review. City leaders aim to share investigation findings with the state’s attorney by Friday, while stressing no verdict will be issued that day.
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Hassan Murphy
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Hocking College hosts Attorney General tour on campus
College representatives discussed state peace officer certification for a federal ranger and how some crimes can be pursued under state law. The natural resources law enforcement program enables graduates to become state wildlife officers. Trustees Addington and Brooks praised staff and the campus visit by the Attorney General.
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Hocking College approves Dr. Young as interim president
Board selects Dr. Young after budget cuts and staff reductions to stabilize finances and restore campus stability. The two year term starts May 1 2015 with a possible one year renewal and a 150000 annual salary plus up to 25 percent incentive. Housing allowance 1300 monthly and moving stipend up to 12000.
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Car break in at The Plains cited with fingerprints
Athens County Sheriff's Office reported a vehicle entry on South McDonald Street The Plains with items totaling 370 dollars taken fingerprints collected from the window. Lt John Morris urged anyone with information to contact 740-593-6633.
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Ruth Marie Carr obituary in Nelsonville Ohio
Ruth Marie Carr 61 of Nelsonville Ohio died April 29 2015 at home Born November 3 1953 in Athens she worked for ATCO and belonged to Glouster Eagles Aerie 468 Ladies Auxiliary An Elvis Presley fan she is survived by her father Robert Carr Sr brother two sisters five nieces and nephews four great nieces and nephews several special friends and her cat George Funeral services were held May 4 2015 at Morrison Funeral Chapel Glouster Bishopville with burial at Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville The family thanks Pam Gaston of Appalachian Community Hospice Memorial contributions may be made to Appalachian Community Hospice Athens Ohio
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Jacksonville
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Rhonda “Candi
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Shirley Ann Congreve
Robert Kyle
Teresa) Holly
Daniel George
Michelle) Holly
Cinamon McGee
Robert
Krissie) Carr Jr
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Daniel Dishong
Krystal Holly
Zena Holly
Buddy
Cheyanne Holly
Josh
Ron Braglin
Diane Cather
Judy Lee
Cynthia Steamen
Mary Barnhart
George
Carolyn
Corwin Harkness
Charles
Pete” Harkness
Pam Gaston
Appalachian Community Hospice
Morrison Funeral Chapel
Glouster- Bishopville
Phil Thomas
Greenlawn
Glouster Eagles Ladies’ Auxiliary
Glouster Eagles
Appalachian Community
Herrold Ave
Ohio
Morrisonfe.com
Texas trooper sues after Snoop Dogg photo incident
A Texas DPS trooper sues after being reprimanded for an off duty security photo with rapper Snoop Dogg at South by Southwest. The officer alleges retaliation by DPS Director Steven McCraw following the Instagram post amid the rapper’s drug convictions.
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Snoop Dogg
South By Southwest
Department of Public Safety
Billy Spears
DPS
Steven McCraw
Spears
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