Toughman fighter dies after waiver signed before event
27-year-old Martin Ferryman died after competing in the Miller Lite Original Toughman Contest at Hara Arena. Steve Burress collapsed after the heavyweight final and died at Good Samaritan Hospital from extensive brain bleeding. API says fighters sign a waiver releasing promoters and arena from suit, and Ohio Athletic Commission waivers were also signed.
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Toughman
Bay City
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English
Burress
Bernie Profato
OAC
Profato
Josh Snow
Cincinnati
Ken Milner
Milner
Adoreable Promotions Inc
Steve Burress
Steve Doppler
Tom Carroll
Hara Arena
Carroll
Fairfield smoking ban hearing stirs residents and business leaders
A Monday public hearing on Fairfield’s proposed Clean Indoor Air Act drew residents, physicians and anti smoking advocates. Speakers pressed for an all or nothing ban without liquor license exemptions, warning exemptions create an unlevel field and legal risk. Proponents stressed second hand smoke harms, while some smokers argued for rights and mobility to venues without bans.
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Doug Waters
Tracy Carson
Bob Rodenbaugh
Bonanza Steakhouse
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Pearl’s
Hamilton
Randy Stevens
Future of E-Check program in Ohio in doubt
Ohio's E Check auto emission testing program expires year end amid debate. Lawmakers and drivers in 14 counties question statewide rollout and funds use while pushing for stronger pollution controls. Envirotest runs the tests, with most fees going to the contractor and a small share to the Ohio EPA.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Bill McDonnell
Cleveland
Dan Kozel
Euclid
Cleveland-Akron-Lorain
Cincinnati-Dayton-Springfield
Envirotest Systems Corp
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Heidi Griesmer
Griesmer
Columbus Mayor Coleman Announces Run for Ohio Governor
Columbus mayor Michael Coleman, first Democrat to enter the race, says Ohio needs change after 13 years of Republican rule. He spoke from his home porch to about 200 supporters and expects crowded GOP competition as Don Plusquellic withdraws. Coleman’s bid faces other named potential contenders and incoming rivals.
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Michael Coleman
Coleman
Ohio
Bob Taft
Akron
Don Plusquellic
Jerry Springer
U.S
Sherrod Brown
Lee Fisher
Plusquellic
Greg Haas
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