Militia Leader Seeks Distinction From Extremists
Ohio militia leaders defend their groups as community protectors not extremists. Michael Craft of the Unorganized Militia of Champaign County says members back law enforcement and would defend neighbors if government fails. SPLC lists 13 Ohio groups alongside Hutaree amid rising anti government militia activity and concerns over vigilantism.
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Dayton
FBI
Ohio
Michael Craft
Champaign County
Craft
Southern Poverty Law Center
Michigan
Law Center
Booth Gunter
Ohio Defense Force
Lebanon
Constitutional Militia
Clark County
Gene Kelly
Pictures on the Bunny Trail at Lakeview Park
Easter events headline Lakeview Park as families gather for Pictures on the Bunny Trail with the Easter Bunny on hand for photos and festive surroundings. Lakeview Park hosts activities inviting children and adults for a seasonal community moment.
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Easter Bunny
Lakeview Park
Krasienko
Snap
Stimulus funds aid stalling urban renewal in Ohio cities
The Associated Press reports Newark and Columbus use federal stimulus money to remake aging neighborhoods. Columbus targets 64 demolitions this year under a $22.8 million package while Newark opts to rebuild some homes and sell rehabbed houses to buyers with 10 year occupancy terms.
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Newark
Ohio
Columbus
Dan Coffman
Coffman
Large turnout auditions for soap box derby film in Akron
About 1,800 people queued in Akron to audition for small roles and crowd scenes in the film 25 Hill directed and written by Corbin Bernsen of L A Law. Proceeds will aid the financially strained All-American Soap Box Derby which has lacked a corporate sponsor for two years. Filming begins Wednesday with portions shot during this summer’s race attracting 600 racers and families.
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Akron
Ohio
Parma GM plant bucks industry trend with small parts push
Parma Metal Center in Parma, Ohio, has stayed strong by making small, generic parts cheaper to ship, investing about 60 million dollars in new equipment. The 1,300-employee plant contrasts with Chrysler’s nearby Twinsburg stamping plant closing. The facility benefits from labor harmony with the UAW and accepts contract concessions, while expanding capacity to 90 percent and adding robotic lines and stamping presses.
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Parma
General Motors
Twinsburg
Chrysler
Craig Fitzgerald
Detroit
Plante & Moran
Mansfield
United Auto Workers
al McLaughlin
Mexico
Asia
Ken Jelen
UAW
Cathy Clegg
Thousands Eligible for Ohio Prescription Subsidies
Ohio plans ads and public meetings to find about 70 000 residents who qualify for subsidies under Medicare Part D. Eligibility hinges on income under 1354 dollars for singles and 1822 for couples with asset limits. the program helps pay monthly premiums deductibles and co payments for generic and brand drugs. There are 1 8 million Medicare beneficiaries in Ohio and around 1 million have Part D.
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Columbus
Ohio
Medicare
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