Ohio River Valley Prison Violent Incidents Drive Review
A six month review by Ohio Department of Youth Services finds combative youths, uncoordinated guard restraint, and high risk factors like violent history gang ties and mental health issues drive injuries at the Ohio River Valley juvenile center. The report notes wet floors and disproportionate force while stressing no malicious intent but policy noncompliance.
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Columbus
Ohio
Department of Youth Services
Ohio River Valley
DYS
Patrick Hurley
Associated Press
Hurley
Circleville
Avon hosts Magic Camp by The Great Brad at Northgate Park
Brad Schreiber known as The Great Brad leads a week long magic camp at Avon Community Center in Northgate Park. Camp activities build theater and presentation skills and conclude with a Friday magic show for families at the Community Cabin.
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Avon
Brad Schreiber
Great Brad
Avon Community Center
Northgate Park
New Ohio law requires agencies hold DNA evidence for decades
Police departments sheriff offices and crime labs must retain biological evidence from violent crimes for 30 years or more under a new Ohio law taking effect Tuesday. The measure covers murder aggravated murder vehicular manslaughter rape and sexual battery with advocates saying it aids exonerations and provides clear preservation guidelines.
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Dayton
Mark Godsey
Ohio Innocence Project
Coyote tracking study follows animals around Akron area
Summit County researchers launch a three year project to map coyote presence and ranges in the Akron area. Biologist Michael Johnson notes prior work exists but many questions remain about numbers and territories as residents report more pet incidents.
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Akron
Twinsburg
Michael Johnson
Summit County
Old landfills in Cincinnati raise methane and property fears
Ohio EPA lists about 50 derelict landfills in greater Cincinnati with incomplete records. Residents near St Bernard allege improper monitoring of a former eight acre dump turned park, amid methane fluctuations since 2000. Mindy Rickenbaugh says selling her home is blocked and anxiety grows among neighbors.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio Epa
Chuck DeJonckheere
Hamilton County Public Health
St. Bernard
Mindy Rickenbaugh
EPA
Rickenbaugh
Loveland
Harper Avenue
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