Ohio seeks cross checks to revoke concealed carry permits
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost highlights a gap in enforcing disqualifications for concealed carry. An MOU with public safety aims to require cross checks via LEADS to identify and revoke permits held by those adjudged mentally incompetent. He plans legislation to strengthen enforcement amid calls for a red flag proposal.
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State Attorney General’s Office
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Dan Tierney
Ohio unemployment rate holds at 4 percent in July
Ohio's seasonally adjusted unemployment remained at 4 percent from June to July. State officials report 4 percent unemployment in July, with nonagricultural wage and salary employment rising by 4,500 and government jobs up 2,000. The national rate was 3.7 percent in July, unchanged from June.
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State Job and Family Services Department
Crocodile Found in Ohio Creek Prompting Safety Move
In western Ohio a large crocodile was spotted by a church group at Bantas Fork Creek near West Alexandria. Wildlife Officer Brad Turner killed the animal citing public safety concerns. The reptile, 7.12 feet long, was shipped to Columbus for investigation into its origin.
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Dayton Daily News
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Trooper Fires On Suspect After Clash During Middletown Chase
Ohio trooper shot a man who attacked him after a chase near Middletown ended with the suspect knocked by a stun gun. The 22-year-old fled, then assaulted the trooper, who fired twice and was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. The man’s weapon status remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile in Cincinnati a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home known as the Boulter House suffered about 100000 in damage from a Thursday fire. No injuries reported. cause under investigation. The home is one of Wright’s three Cincinnati designs and recently sold for 630000 after restoration and updates.
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Ohio Gov DeWine Eyes New Execution Strategy Amid Delays
Gov Mike DeWine said he has discussed Ohio's execution stalemate with Senate President Larry Obhof and House Speaker Larry Householder. He noted fear of pharmaceutical companies refusing to sell drugs for lethal injections and hinted at a fall legislative push or alternative methods.s
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