Armed Amherst man in crisis leads to chase and lockdown
Lorain County deputies and Amherst Police locate 26 year old Bruce Babics Jr after he texts he is armed and threatens a bloodbath. He is charged with weapons under disability inducing panic and weapons while intoxicated. Roads were shut for about an hour while officers recovered a 12 gauge shotgun and shells.
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Trees lose in protecting power grid
In Walton Hills and beyond the push to clear vegetation around power lines has reduced outages since 2008, though residents remain divided. Experts note homeowners fiercely value trees but prefer uninterrupted electricity, while FirstEnergy expands trimming zones and spends hundreds of millions on line clearance.
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Problem gambling grows as Ohio casino bans expand
Ohio states to spend 6.2 million to prevent and treat gambling addiction as casinos open. A state helpline drew thousands of calls in 12 months and about 450 sought to be added to the voluntary exclusion list. Laura Clemens notes operators seek responsible gamblers. Gary DeWitt confirms exclusions apply across 28 properties in 18 states.
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FEC Finds No In Kind Coordination In Renacci Sutton Ad Fight
The FEC ruled 4-1 that the Congressional Leadership Fund did not coordinate with Renacci or Sutton, despite Democrats alleging a rapid ad swap. The decision cites lack of evidence and notes redistricting pitted Renacci against Sutton for the 16th District seat, won by Renacci with 52 percent.
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Vault Bags offer nearly century old Indian Head coins for 29
Timely hoarding frenzy surrounds 48 hour release of vault bags containing about a quarter pound of U S government issued Indian Head coins dating to 1913. Timothy J Shissler of World Reserve urges immediate calls to 1 866 338 2777 with claim code BN484 to secure bags before the deadline.
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