Ohio prison closures eyed if budget cuts hit 10 percent
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Gary Mohr warned Gov. Kasich that up to four prisons and a prison camp could close if 10 percent budget cuts occur. He noted higher than expected intake and suggested closures might pair with privatizing services, selling assets, and cutting utility costs.
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Internet cafes rally to save Ohio jobs amid ban push
In Cleveland protesters warn a ban could cost 4000 jobs or more as Ohio lawmakers consider a bill to curb Internet cafes. Operators cite investments up to 300000 dollars while opponents call the games illegal gambling in a fight shaping Columbus action.
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Ohio Senate
Ohio House
Ohio
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Bryan Sanshuck
Ically
Bill Patman
Patman
Kenny Yuko
Richmond Heights
Internet Cafe
Judge weighs exotic animal law in Ohio case
In Columbus a federal judge hears four owners challenge Ohio’s tightened exotic animal rules claiming the microchip and permit requirements threaten their livelihoods and animal welfare. Proponents say the law boosts public safety after a high profile Zanesville incident and a bear attack in Elyria.
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Ohio
Cyndi Huntsman
George Smith
Brent Kandra
Elyria
Sam Mazzola
Columbia Township
Zanesville
Huntsman
Oklahoma
JoAnne Green
Associated Press
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Post seeks delay of execution due to extreme weight
Roundup covers Ronald Post's appeal to federal court to halt his January lethal injection, arguing weight may cause severe pain. Judge Wells ruled weight/medical condition had not changed since 1997, keeping the execution on track.
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Ronald Post
Post
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Cleveland
Lesley Wells
Wells
Ohio
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