Justice Scalia Dead at 79 Shocks Supreme Court Move
Justice Antonin Scalia has died at age 79 in a West Texas private residence. The death leaves the Supreme Court with a conservative majority at risk in a presidential election year and prompts calls over who should nominate his successor. President Obama vows to name a replacement in due time, while Republicans demand deferring to the next president.
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Blaze destroys Valley City barns at Miller farm
A Saturday morning fire engulfed two barns at 7844 W Law Road on a large Valley City farm owned by Jeff Miller. Firefighters from Valley City and Grafton Township battled the blaze for more than six hours. No people or animals were hurt as farming equipment including combines and tractors burned, with owner estimating millions in damage.
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Republican Debate Turns Personal Amid Court Fight
Julie Pace and Will Weissert report from Greenville on a Republican debate marked by sharp personal attacks over immigration and foreign policy as candidates pressed Obama to step aside for a successor to Justice Scalia. Only Jeb Bush stressed Obama’s right to nominate during his final year, while Scalia’s death loomed over the event.
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Fleet Walker Honed Skills at Oberlin College in 1881
Vince Guerrieri notes that Moses Fleetwood Walker, linked to Jackie Robinson and the 1884 Toledo Blue Stockings, helped shape early major league barriers. The Chronicle-Telegram recounts his life as entrepreneur, inventor, and journalist, and efforts to remember his forgotten role.
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Weather crash injures five youths on Pitts Road Wellington
Five Wellington teens were in a 2001 Dodge Durango driven by Michael Collins when it slid off Pitts Road in Brighton Township about 6:30 p.m. The vehicle struck a tree in snowy conditions. Fazio was unconscious and in critical condition after being treated at Mercy Allen Hospital and MetroHealth. Other passengers had non life threatening injuries. a helicopter could not reach the scene due to weather. Police say alcohol or drugs were not factors.
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Elyria shelter open tonight through Thursday
The basic shelter in Elyria will be open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. today through Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 312 Third St. The church is next to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Guests can use the entrance at the west end of the church building facing the county parking lot. Guests must arrive by 9 p.m.
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Presidents Day closings affect offices courts and toll updates
Presidents Day will close most government offices and courts on Monday and halt mail delivery. Trash service remains on schedule. The Ohio Turnpike will not accept credit cards from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday during toll road upgrades. Turnpike sites and EzPass Ohio will be unavailable.
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