Ohio women face uphill path in governors race
In Ohio the 2018 governor contest centers on Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Mike DeWine with three female Democratic candidates vying for the primary. Despite energizing groups like The Matriots and endorsements from figures such as Barack Obama and Elizabeth Warren, questions linger whether a woman can win statewide as DeWine emphasizes inclusive roles for women in his administration.
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Betty Sutton
Dayton
Nan Whaley
Connie Pillich
DeWine
Jon Husted
Mary Taylor
Matriots
Sally Crane Cox
Ohio General Assembly
Elyria Executive Wins Frank T. McGinnis Merit Award
Jeffrey B. Ohlemacher CEO of EMC Precision, a fourth generation family owned firm in Elyria, received The Frank T. McGinnis Merit Award from the Precision Machined Products Association at the San Francisco conference on Oct. 29. His father won the same honor in 1997.
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Precision Machined Products Association
Jeffrey B. Ohlemacher
EMC Precision
Frank T. McGinnis
San Francisco
Ohlemacher
Robert Ohlemacher
Ohio State University
Jeff
Cleveland
Young Presidents Organization
Arthritis Foundation
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Lawmakers push rapid Asian carp defense at Brandon Road
Members of Congress and Great Lakes groups urge the Army Corps to speed up a $275 million plan at Brandon Road Lock and Dam Joliet Illinois. Water jets and noisemakers would block migration from the Illinois River to Lake Michigan. Environmental and sporting groups support the plan and lawmakers seek faster implementation.
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Great Lakes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Brandon Road
Joliet
Ill
Illinois River
Lake Michigan
U.S. House
Corps
Ohio reports rising flu hospitalizations in the season
Health officials in Columbus say Ohio flu hospitalizations are up with 92 hospitalizations in the week ending December 2 and 257 overall for the season, above December averages and last year’s totals. The state and CDC urge flu shots for all ages 6 months and older as doctors warn pregnant women and infants face higher risk.
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Black police group votes no confidence in union chief
In Cincinnati the Sentinel Police Association, representing Black officers, voted unanimously that FOP president Dan Hils failed to equally represent Black officers in discipline and promotion. Hils declined comment amid an internal investigation following a complaint by Lt. Danita Pettis alleging at roll call he questioned her fitness and boasted about an arrest from 25 years ago. In Bowling Green, a couple with three goats was ordered to remove them to dismiss a misdemeanor zoning case.
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Danita Pettis
Court recognizes danger of honor killings in Jordan case
A 6th U S Circuit Court ruling blocks removal of Olga Jad Kamar to Jordan, where she says a cousin vows to kill her for pregnancy out of wedlock. The decision sends her case back to the Board of Immigration Appeals for further review amid broader notes on honor crimes.
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6Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jordan
Olga Jad Kamar
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Board of Immigration Appeals
George Mann
Justice Department
Kamar
Lebanon
United States
Associated Press
Amman
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