DePew death penalty case highlighted at hearing
The hearing for DePew drew family members and Victims United supporters. He showed little emotion wearing shackles as he faced the court, while prosecutors pressed for the maximum sentence for the killings of three girls, with one infant spared. The death sentence had been upheld by state courts before being vacated by a federal judge citing improper remarks during sentencing.
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Barton found guilty in 1995 murder and burglary case
On February 18 a jury convicted Barton, 49, of complicity to involuntary manslaughter and to aggravated burglary in the 1995 sexual assault and killing of his wife Vickie at their Franklin Township home. Barton faces four to 25 years on each count and awaits sentencing unless a new trial is granted.
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Franklin Township
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Engel
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Gary Henson
Henson
William Phelps
Phelps
Warren Licenses Original Estimate Sparks Local Debate
Franklin Mayor Greg Sample argues revenue should stay local for city projects as counties or cities collect funds for street repair and road expansion. City Manager Jim Lukas notes shrinking state tax dollars push agencies to seek new revenue streams. new fee could begin next year if commissioners adopt.
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Greg Sample
Jim Lu
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Lukas
Butler GOP seeks Blackwell action over Shelton board seat
In Butler County Ohio the GOP Executive Committee voted 187 to 57 to ask Secretary of State Ken Blackwell to remove Judy Shelton from the county Board of Elections and replace her with Quentin Nichols. Blackwell officials would not comment on intervention, saying they will review any correspondence from the county party when received. Shelton has resisted stepping aside, citing a four year term, while Nichols and party leaders argue bylaws require her removal.
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Butler County
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Board of Elections
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GOP
Republican Party
Blackwell
James Lee
Lee
Shelton
Quentin Nichols
Board of Elections Despite Losing Her Position As Central Committee
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Lynn Kinkaid
Robert Mosketti
Joseph Schwarz
Kinkaid
Carlos Todd
Todd
Fairfield Indoor Smoking Ban Appears To Be Narrowed
The revised Fairfield Clean Indoor Act, first introduced Jan 10, would still ban smoking in enclosed public assembly spaces seating over 10, with exemptions for liquor licensed venues, retail tobacco stores, and residences not used as child or adult care facilities. The updated ordinance allows some venues to opt in to smoking if they prove at least one third of revenue comes from smokers, and changes the ordinance name.
Pool: Pick Your Poison Carefully to Name Tournament Winner
Yale professor Edward Kaplan built a 2001 model predicting Final Four teams and champion using Las Vegas odds and Sagarin ratings. He notes models aren’t foolproof while others rely on simple brackets, with students and workers choosing Duke and underdogs like Vermont for fun. Kaplan urges picking the winner first and considering the path to the title.
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