Voters urged to decide on private prisons in Ohio
Grafton officials led a Oberlin College forum urging a statewide referendum on private prisons. Tom Smith warned of profit driving corners and safety issues as construction of a 500 bed private jail progresses on state Route 83 near Grafton.
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Taft to bring cautious, consensus style to Ohio governorship
Columbus reports that Bob Taft, set to succeed George Voinovich, is seen as similar in goals but different in approach. Taft favors compromise with the Legislature, unlike Voinovich who stuck to his positions. Observers note Taft will benefit from GOP control of both houses but must navigate a reshuffled House after term limits.
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Celebrity chats at Brownhelm book signing with Zurcher
Local TV host Neil Zurcher chats with Dorothy Breuning and Robert Han cock at Brownhelm Country Store. Henrietta Township native promotes new book beside fans and a 1948 Chevrolet convertible used on early trips.
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Prison legislation to be delayed until next session
The Ohio Legislature will postpone reviving a plan to tighten private prison restrictions until next year. Senate Republicans and House Democrats clashed over credit for the proposal before the Nov. 3 election. Senator Louis Blessing Jr. said the judiciary committee is ready to pass it, but there isn’t time for House hearings before adjournment by mid-December.
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Crash injures seven in two-car collision at routes 83 and 303
At the intersection of state routes 83 and 303 a two-car crash injured one man two women and three children. Julian Olenjaicz 35 of North Royalton was in serious condition at MetroHealth Medical Center. Tacy Spicer 30 of North Royalton was stable at MetroHealth. Stacy Killinger 31 of Medina and her children were treated and released at Medina General Hospital and Akron Children's Medical Center respectively. Spicer drove a Lincoln Continental west on 303 then left onto 83 as Killinger and three children traveled north on 83. Killinger’s Chevrolet struck Spicer’s car sending it into a guardrail. Troopers say Spicer failed to yield. no charges filed yet.
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State may boost school repair funds
State construction budget for school repairs could rise from the $300 million already pledged. House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson, R Reynoldsburg, said the package would be significantly above $300 million, though she did not specify the amount. Other Republicans suggest increases up to 50 percent. Not counting that money.
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Official waits to hear attorney comments in Voinovich case
The Ohio Elections Commission head awaits attorney comments before issuing recommendations on allegations that Gov. George Voinovich laundered $60,000. Respondents have until Nov. 25 to answer certified mail. A Dec. 10 hearing is planned. a probe may hire staff to pursue unanswered questions.
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Tutu lauds world’s youth in Columbus attendance
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu praised the world’s young people in Columbus saying many resist drugs and materialism. He received the 1998 Advocate of the Year Award from the National Youth Advocate Program for work toward social justice and ending apartheid. He heads the Truth and Reconciliation Commission which released a report condemning apartheid and urged South Africans to acknowledge the past and move forward. He remarked that South Africa is free since the end of apartheid.
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