New murder trial opens in 1976 slaying case
Brad Dicken reports the Elyria criminal case of Bobbie New, charged with killing Dorothy Spencer during a Camden Township domestic argument around March 13 1976. Prosecutor Sherry Glass described a confessed motive and timeline conflicting with defense claims that New was not involved. Witness Perry Strader testified as key prosecution evidence alongside a bartender’s recollection of New’s late night activities.
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Elyria
Robbie New
Dorothy Spencer
Lorain County
Sherry Glass
New
Glass
Perry Strader
Spencer
Strader
Camden Township
Richard McClure
Honky Tonk
McClure
Rose Alferio
Strickland to challenge Portman in 2016 Senate race
A Democrat with statewide name recognition, Ted Strickland plans to enter the 2016 U.S. Senate contest against Rob Portman. An anonymous source to AP says Strickland would announce soon, potentially dampening other Dems’ bids as Tim Ryan had stepped aside. Strickland, a former congressman and Ohio governor, seeks to reemerge in national politics.
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Strickland
Portman
Columbus
Ted Strickland
U.S. Senate
Rob Portman
Associated Press
Sittenfeld
U.S
Tim Ryan
Congress
John Kasich
Kasich urges lawmakers to back Ohio budget with tax cuts
Governor Kasich urged lawmakers at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington to pass his $72.3 billion two year budget. He promoted tax cuts and education formula changes to energize Ohio's economy and schools and resisted pressure from special interests. He called for a new Ohio in the 21st century and said momentum benefits all residents.
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Wilmington
Ohio
John Kasich
Roberts Centre
Columbus
Kasich
Spencer couple honored for rescue during Kasich State of the State
Spencer couple Brittney and Shane Robinson were saluted by Gov. John Kasich for rescuing two crash victims from a burning car in Huntington Township on September 2. Shane pulled victims free while Brittney dialed 911, earning a Courage Award during Kasich's 70 minute speech.
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Spencer
Huntington
John Kasich
Brittney
Shane Robinson
Stewart Road
Brittney Robinson
Robinsons
Asich
Winter's brutal for road salt as North Ridgeville reports tight supply
North Ridgeville officials say two harsh winters strain salt stocks. City ordered about 5500 tons in two rounds. current shipments from Cargill slowed to one to three trucks daily, risking tighter plowing if snowfall increases. Al Swindig Jr. notes salt use remains below last year's pace but warns of possible shortages.
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North Ridgeville
al Swindig Jr
Swindig
Cargill
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Brad Dicken
the Chronicle-Telegram
Bobbie New
County Common Pleas
John Miraldis
Lorain
Otnerals
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Angela Marrero
Marrero
Ts Centre
Rey
Steve Fogarty
the Chronicle
Kristin Balen
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