Vote count still not complete for school levy in Ohio
The Erie County Elections Board reports provisional ballots have narrowed the levy gap to six votes. Official Erie totals show 1 202 for and 1 211 against with Lorain County unofficial results 558 for and 539 against. Final results may not be certified until May 25 with a possible automatic recount if margins stay tight.
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Lake Erie monster sculptures go missing near Huron River
The 27 foot monster and 13 foot baby sculpture broke free from moorings as the Huron River meets Lake Erie. The larger figure was found north of the Route 2 bridge, while the baby remains missing amid wind and anchor-line questions.
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Gerald Schofield
Thomas Schofield
Chuck Humel
Chronicle
Vermilion Township hall auction bids exceed expectations
Two groups submit bids to buy the 123 year old Vermilion Township hall listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. The seniors bid 130000 while Novi Michigan group offers 150000 with decision within 30 days after prosecutor review.
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Michigan
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Kneisel Road
Janet Knittle
Knittle
Ohio prison chief nominee defends lethal injection handling
Ohio Senate panel backs Terry Collins for prisons director after he defends staff handling of a troubled May 2 lethal injection. Collins notes 20 prior executions since 1999 proceeded without major disruption, while critics cite difficulty in finding a vein for Joseph Clark's execution and the collapsing vein as drugs flowed.
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Terry Collins
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections
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Wilkinson. Collins
Bob Taft
Senate
Marc Dann
Joseph Clark
Clark
Equality Ohio forms to lobby lawmakers for gay rights
A new Ohio group Equality Ohio aims to influence legislation and endorse candidates after Issue 1, the 2004 same sex marriage ban. Executive director Lynne Bowman says the organization, funded by 500 dues paying members and some support from Human Rights Campaign, seeks to expand political outreach.
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Ohio
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