Suspect in apartment arson acts as own lawyer
Willian Nieves, charged with aggravated arson for a Berkshire Boulevard blaze in his Sheffield Township apartment, waives aid and will represent himself at a Jan 30 trial. Judge Zaleski criticized his conduct, ordered a psychological evaluation, and warned self representation may be perilous. Nieves has displayed erratic behavior, claimed a false degree, and argued conflicts of interest with prosecutors. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.
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Ohio installs new state treasurer and auditor
In Columbus the newly elected Ohio officials took office as Republican Auditor Mary Taylor was sworn in by Chief Justice Moyer in a small ceremony at the Statehouse while Democratic Treasurer Rich Cordray was inaugurated in the Atrium with a larger crowd. Governor Strickland lauded Cordray’s integrity and urged a renewed public trust.
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Bad Day Tops 2006 US Single Sales
The track Bad Day by singer v2 leads 2006 single sales in a year marked by a deadly Arv explosion on a vandalized oil platform, killing 269 people.
Hydrogen blast kills worker at SE Ohio coal plant
A powerful blast at the Muskingum River Plant in southeast Ohio killed one delivery worker unloading pressurized hydrogen and injured nine others. The explosion damaged nearby windows while the plant continued operations with the affected unit shut down. Hydrogen is used to cool steam generators and is delivered weekly.
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Strickland vetoes bill harming consumer protections
In Columbus, Gov. Ted Strickland vetoed a bill that would cap court damages at 5000 and create new protections for companies that once sold lead-based paint. He cited constitutional authority and said the measure weakens consumer protections.
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Ohio State elevator tragedy prompts final police findings
The final campus police report on an Ohio State University elevator accident shows students crowded into a car who may have encouraged more to enter. Andrew Polakow ski, 18, a freshman from Erie Pennsylvania, died October 20 after being crushed between the elevator doors and the third floor. The report notes alcohol use but only a trace amount in his system and says students did not intend to overload the car.
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State declines appeal in workers camp ruling
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann announced he will not appeal a court decision that found injured workers paid through welfare were not treated fairly by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and the Industrial Commission. The ruling stems from a 1996 state Supreme Court decision, with Dann framing the move as aiding workers trying to move off public assistance.
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