Ohio voting rights suit targets GOP changes in voting rules
Democrats and county parties sue Ohio officials led by Jon Husted and Mike DeWine alleging that Republican changes to early voting access, voting machine counts, and absentee ballot rules burden Democratic voters and violate constitutional rights. The suit, filed in Columbus federal court, seeks relief prior to a federal hearing.
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Heroin Tied to More Foster Care Placements in Ohio
Data from Ohio Job and Family Services and Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services show heroin as the leading cause for interventions, with more than 25 000 removals from 2009 to 2013. Montgomery County up 130 percent and Butler County up 180 percent, while Clark County rose nearly 30 percent. Families and professionals describe children entering foster care due to parental heroin addiction and neglect.
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Heroin Crisis Highlighted by Dayton Police Official
Dayton police Sgt. Monica Evans of the special victims unit describes addiction as driving changes in priorities while noting heroin is easily accessible on streets and appears to be the drug of choice.
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Kasich signs bill to avert small business tax hike
Gov John Kasich signed a measure to prevent an unintended tax increase on some small businesses for 2015 and to restore about 44 million to affected school districts. He also signed a separate bill designating November 10 as armed services peace officer and first responder day.
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Akron memorial honors off duty officer killed at bar
Friends and family of Akron police officer Tistin Winebrenner gather at Barberton High School to remember him one year after his off duty killing. Balloons are released as Winebrenner’s killer, a Wadsworth native, was sentenced to life without parole in October. A Sum Mit County Route 224 stretch was named in his memory in June.
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