Ohio executes killer after fight in death chamber
Lucasville Ohio inmate Lewis Williams, 45, struggled with guards and cried out to God as the state carried out his execution for a robbery murder. The procedure, first since 1999 to witness a struggle, ended with Williams repeating pleas for help until he stopped speaking at 10:08 am.
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Slain Nord family mourns two in Jamaica funeral
Mourners at Hemple Funeral Home in Amherst remember Michele Thornton and her 8 year old daughter Marley Nordson Corp heir Eric Nord seen among the crowd. Chelsea Brown spoke of a dream visitation while Reverend Pemberton called the deaths unfathomable as about 150 attendees gathered to honor the victims.
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Cascade Perk Opens at EMH Regional Medical Center
EMH Regional Medical Center launched Cascade Perk on the main floor replacing The Corner Café. Arabica Coffee House provides espresso, fat free decaf cafe mocha, chai and bakery items with a full deli wrap line. The grand opening is scheduled for today as planners worked with Legacy Food Systems and hospital leaders to revamp offerings. Located near the main elevators on East Broad and East River streets.
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New I-270 shooting linked to highway series
A car shot on I-270 near Columbus this month is linked to a series of highway shootings targeting vehicles, a woman was killed in November, and the count near the loop now stands at 19. Franklin County Deputy Steve Martin said fragments were found and ballistics matched are pending. Investigators continue scene inspections and analysis.
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Snowstorm snarls county highways in western Elyria
The Chronicle Telegram reports a heavy snowstorm hit Wednesday evening causing numerous crashes across the county. Police and Ohio Highway Patrol logged multiple accidents on Routes 2 82 and 10 and near Elyria with eight crashes handled between 5:30 and 7 p.m. No serious injuries were reported and many cars slid off roads during rush hour.
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Cleveland cemeteries close Mondays to cut costs
Cleveland's city cemeteries will not open on Mondays to save money, angering funeral directors. The 12 city cemeteries will operate Tuesday through Saturday, drawing criticism from industry leaders including William Boyd of E.E Boyd & Son Funeral Home.
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Cloudy and cold with a high of 15
Forecast notes a cloudy cold day with a daytime high around 15 degrees. Readers are directed to Page A12 for the full AccuWeather forecast.
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