Ohio House Democrats Boost Budget Amid Revenue Rise
Ohio House Democrats unveiled a revised budget using a $186 million higher two year forecast than Strickland’s plan. The change would lift spending for food banks and Medicaid services and add $211 million in federal matching funds, with a new $100 business filing fee for all startups through 2009. Republicans voice concern while Speaker Armond Budish defends the priorities.
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Federal case lifts Ohio death delay in Biros execution
U S District Judge Gregory Frost rules Ohio lethal injection system meets constitutional process standards though it contains flaws and risks. Kenneth Biros, 50, who killed Tami Engstrom in 1991, could face execution after appeals delay ends. Biros plans to appeal with his Cleveland attorney John Parker.
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Fire destroys Harriet Street duplex leaving two families homeless
Lorain firefighters say a Harriet Street duplex blaze Monday destroyed the home and left two families homeless. Investigators believe the fire started in a utility room and found no suspicious activity. Water pressure low and hydrants unable to supply adequate water hindered firefighting.
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Filthy house charges filed in Lorain child case
A Lorain couple Tammie Kerns and Wilbur Kerns Jr. pleaded not guilty in Lorain Municipal Court to child neglect charges after police found a home with animal waste, rotting food, and dirty dishes. Children aged 8 and 10 were present and later described as unclean.
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Lexington Avenue
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Woman accuses Lorain officer of threatening her
A Lorain woman told Elyria police that a man she believes is a Lorain officer pointed a handgun from a white Ford Explorer and followed her from near Route 57 and Bell Avenue to Elyria High School. She sought refuge at a county building and described the suspect as a Hispanic male in a gray hoodie. Police planned follow up with Lorain authorities.
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Lorain County
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