World's largest optical telescope begins operations in Arizona
The Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham in Arizona is now operating, with both 8.4 meter mirrors delivering high light collection and tenfold the resolution of the Hubble. Ohio State University holds a 12.5 percent stake in the project, a $120 million crown jewel of the University of Arizona’s Mount Graham International Observatory.
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Giant binocular telescope reaches funding milestone
The observatory's newest telescope took over 20 years to develop amid funding uncertainty and environmental and legal challenges. An international consortium including Germany Italy and Arizona State universities oversees the project with shares distributed among German Italian and Ohio State University groups. Time on the telescope is allocated by each group's stake as scientists pursue discoveries of new planets stars and distant galaxies.
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Local councilors contest county commissioner races in Elyria
Amherst Councilman Nick Brusky and Avon Lake Councilman Martin O'Donnell target the November race against Commissioner Lori Kokoski. They recount efforts to defeat a 0.25 percent income tax increase and pledge persistent campaigning on regionalism land bank foreclosures and use of tax money. Brusky cites door-to-door support from about 120 residents as key to his earlier effort.
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Kentucky Officials sue to reclaim Indian Head Rock
Kentucky officials move to compel Portsmouth to return Indian Head Rock, an 8 ton carved boulder stored in a city garage. Greenup County Prosecutor subpoenas Portsmouth Mayor Jim Kalb as material witness. potential Class D felony under Antiquities Act with 1 to 5 year penalty.
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Indictment in Lorain County case involves underage relationship
Elyria Lorain County authorities indicted William Hurst 41 for compelling prostitution five counts of sexual battery and six counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The alleged relationship began in 2001 when the boy was 14 and lasted until 2007 in Lorain. The victim contacted police fearing further targeting.
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