Ohio House weighs crime victim compensation bill
Ohio legislators study a bill that would pay victims up to 10000 and reward good samaritans who are wounded or killed aiding crime victims. The measure, introduced by Rep. Edward Feighan, would add a 5 fee to convicted offenders for a state crime victim fund, with 150000 initial appropriations.
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Area lawmaker vote on emergency food stamp bill in Ohio
In Columbus area, lawmakers mostly stuck to party lines as the emergency certification plan for food stamp applicants passed 58 to 33. Key votes came from Scribner Fauver Batchelder and Betts against, while Swanbeck Camera Colonna and Deering supported the measure. The bill requires quick 24 hour certification for eligible immediate need cases and 30 day approval for households not eligible for emergency aid. The move aligns state law with federal guidelines amid budget adjournment talks and a looming July 1 funding deadline.
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Columbus
Scribner L. Fauver
Elyria
William G. Batchelder
R.-Medina
James Betts
Rocky River
Repeal of Ohio fair trade law endorsed by attorney general
Columbus. Atty. Gen. William J. Brown backs a bill to repeal Ohio s fair trade law saying it costs residents over 50 million dollars annually with no real benefits. Asst. Atty. Gen. Edward A. Matto told the House Judiciary Committee the law raises prices and masks illegal price fixing. Witnesses testified manufacturers set prices 18 to 27 percent higher than in states without the law.
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William J. Brown
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Edward A. Matto
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Keystone awards presented at Lagrange high school
The Keystone Band awards banquet at Lagrange High School honored Sandy Prohaszka with the Brian D. Frabotta trumpet excellence award the Marine Corps distinguished musician's certificate and a large note for student conductor work. Also honored were Jim Devereaux as student conductor and Arion awards for Jeff Pietch Debbie Chase and Jim Devereaux for outstanding musical excellence.
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Rephy
Jim Devereaux
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Jeff Pietch
Debbie Chase
Man fined then sent to pig farm for essay on police
Cincinnati AP Trevor Schmidt 19 chose a pig farm essay over a $100 conduct fine after being found guilty of speeding and calling Patrolman James Haney a long snouted pig. Judge Ruppert Doan imposed the option June 5, but police refused transport, saying it was not a police function. Capt. Melvon Hoffman said Schmidt must find his own pig farm and report back.
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Trevor Schmidt
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James Haney
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