Ohio slot machine referendum pulled as governor pursues declaratory ruling
LetOhioVote.org withdraws its ballot petition after Ohio voters approved casinos and a Casino Control Commission is in place. Gov. Strickland intends to seek a declaratory judgment on whether he can add slot machines to the lottery, while the racing commission completes track sales to Harrah’s Entertainment and Penn National Gaming.
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Ted Strickland
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LetOhioVote
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Councilman pushes Elyria police audit plan amid resistance
Elyria councilman Mark Craig proposed an independent audit of the Police Department during a Finance Committee meeting but faced opposition led by Police Chief Duane Whitely. Whitely argued the department is highly efficient and questioned the need for an audit, noting past Fire Department overspending prompted that review. Craig cited a 2009 Fire Department audit as a potential blueprint and the 1979 police management study as outdated, saying the move would provide objective tools rather than constrain the force.
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Mark Craig
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Duane Whitely
Whitely
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Windy storms leave thousands without power in Ohio
Across northern Ohio, FirstEnergy reported 15,000 customers still without power Monday morning after storms that dumped heavy rain and caused trees to fall on roads and homes in Conneaut. The National Weather Service is investigating a possible tornado in Ashtabula County with no injuries reported by the sheriff.
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Vermilion Names Steve Hartung Police Chief Pick
Vermilion Mayor Eileen Bulan announced Sgt. Christopher Hartung will become police chief after Chief Kish retires in January. Hartung, 37, topped a two part Civil Service exam with Lt. Richard Labis and Sgt. Mike Reinheimer as finalists. He began as a patrolman in Vermilion, was promoted to sergeant in 2002, served 11 months at Fort Bragg after 9 11, and is a 1991 Huron High School graduate. The department employs 18 full time officers and 10 part timers plus five full time dispatchers and six part time dispatchers.
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Richard Labis
Mike Reinheimer
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Huron High School
Avon Lake Gets First Police Motorcycle Since 1950s
Avon Lake police add a 2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide to patrols marking the first motorcycle since the early 1950s. Police say the bike expands reach in traffic hot spots and boosts community visibility while Lake Erie Harley-Davidson handles lease and maintenance.
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Les Carrender
Keith Biczykowski
David Owad
Owad
Lake Erie Harley-Davidson
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