Ohio school tax reform bill loses speed in Legislature
In Columbus AP report, lawmakers slow progress on Gov. Voinovich's plan to raise a penny on the sales tax for school reforms. Senate Finance Chair Roy Ray warns of delays as Democrats propose alternatives, focusing on district financial controls and property tax relief amid court-ordered funding reforms.
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Tibbitts Charged In Racially Motivated Plea Case
A racially charged confrontation at a police station led to Tibbitts of North Ridgeville defending himself after an unexpected move by Morris. Morris faced prior felonious assault charges in 1995 that were dropped, and a 1996 warrant for failing to appear on stalking charges. The case, assigned to Judge Edward Zaleski, forms part of multiple lawsuits against the city and former Elyria police officers.
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Michael Doyle
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Walleye decline linked to zebra mussel in Lake Erie
Experts point to zebra mussels as a factor in walleye decline in western Lake Erie. The invasive shellfish, introduced over a decade ago, clog intake lines and clear water, making fish harder to catch. Gary Isbell notes walleye remain abundant vs past decades but harder to fish due to clearer water and lower numbers. Don Warnecke welcomes the challenge and differences in the fishery.
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Ohio Natural Resources Department
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Don Warnecke
Reinhart Says Constitution Shields Action in Hill Case
Attorney Harry Reinhart of Columbus, representing Herman Hill, says the Constitution justified Rosenbaum's actions, while others note no contempt charge for discovery disputes. Judges plan to discuss hiring a new special prosecutor as several trials proceed and sentences loom. Mahoning County officials report Gains and assistant Madarelli unavailable.
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Youngstown
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Hanna
Mahoning County
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Nicholas Madarelli
Wellington teen released from hospital after crash
Wellington teenager Jared Sheldon aged 15 was discharged from Metro Health Medical Center after injuries from a July 13 accident. Lena Pieper 16 drove north on Quarry Road when she lost control and hit a southbound car driven by David Gilbert 45 of Wellington. No citations were issued and four other youths were treated and released at Allen Memorial Hospital in Oberlin.
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Sheldon
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Pieper
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Justin Schafer
Gahanna
Allen Memorial Hospital
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Peck Wadsworth Road
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Joyce Gilbert
Democrats unveil school funding plan in Ohio
Senate Democrats release a funding framework blending budget cuts and higher business taxes with no state sales tax increase. The plan, aimed at complying with the DeRolph decision, shifts the sales tax to services, offers a $55 property tax rebate for homeowners, and reduces business tax breaks while raising business taxes to cover about 56 percent of the cost.
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DeRolph
Senate
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Ohio Supreme Court
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Voinovich
Espy
Ohio
Mo Vaughn Avoids Charges In Bar Fight Claim
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn answered questions and called his mother as he denied assault accusations from a bar fight. A Cleveland prosecutor said there’s not enough evidence to file charges unless the accuser provides more witnesses and medical records.
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Finch's suspension over sexual harassment alleged actions
Police records show Finch was suspended five days with three days held for one year for harassing a secretary. An internal affairs report cites grabbing a secretary’s stomach, rubbing shoulders, telling explicit jokes, and attempting a foot massage. The retaliation and schedule details prompted questions from Police Chief Griffith.
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Coey
Rodger Griffith
Griffith
Civil Service Commission
Fitch
Moody county kept high A rating despite Ford plant layoffs
Surplus officials for Moody's Investors Service say the county's credit rating will stay high A even after Ford's Lorain Assembly Plant announces 1800 layoffs with the Thunderbird and Cougar lines to close on September 5. County budget director John Rokasy notes the economic impact study supports no adverse local economy impact, though concerns rise over the general fund.
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Ford
Lorain
Thunderbird
John Rokasy
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