Oberlin idol Grigsby advances on American Idol
Oberlin resident Charles Grigsby survived another elimination on American Idol, remaining among the final 11 as the field narrowed to 11. Host Ryan Seacrest announced the bottom three and told Grigsby he was safe amid mixed emotions for eliminated contestant Vanessa Olivarez from Atlanta.
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Ohio House approves gasoline tax and vehicle fee hikes
The Ohio House voted to raise gasoline taxes and increase vehicle fees as part of a state funding plan. Local and State sections note the broader impact on transportation funding and motorists. Survival story in Nation A7 described as rescued five days later.
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Elizabeth Smart Returned Home After Nine Month Vanishing
Elizabeth Smart, 15, was found with a drifter who briefly worked at the Smart home and brought back to her family in Salt Lake City. Emmanuel alias Brian Mitchell and Wanda Barzee were detained. no charges filed yet, authorities said. The teen appeared unharmed and spoke with police about her ordeal.
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Drifter in Elizabeth Smart case held by Salt Lake police
Brian Mitchell, identified by the Smart family in February, is in custody in Salt Lake City over Elizabeth Smart’s disappearance. His stepson says Mitchell is capable of kidnapping a child and believes he is a prophet. Mitchell has lived by begging and was seen around downtown in distinctive white clothing.
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Elyria Traffic Backups Tied to Bridge Demolition
Elyria police report downtown congestion after the westbound Route 87 bridge over the Black River was demolished last month. Backups occur between 2 and 5 p.m. at Broad Street and Middle Avenue with northbound Middle Avenue traffic stopping or slowing. Officers note illegal left turns from Middle onto Broad. Safety Director Rothgery says bridge work, not downtown construction, is the likely cause.
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Top suspect in Utah death case tied to Sandy
Report outlines a suspect linked to a Utah death involving a handyman named Richard Ricci who previously worked in Sandy. He faced parole violations and kidnapping allegations while being held in connection with a Smarts family matter and a roadside incident.
Turnpike Eyes Eminent Domain Over Interchange Property
Ohio Turnpike Commission plans to file a court case to seize two parcels needed for the Route 58 interchange. Consolidated Investors Group and Ed Mullinax Ford own the land, with about 12 acres critical to the project, said Steven Luca. The resolution notes negotiations failed and a judge would set fair market value. Luca commented that moving forward is preferable to inaction.
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