Ohio voting rights case argues for striking changes
Democrats urge federal judge to strike down Republican backed voting law changes claiming burden on African Americans outweighs benefits. State defense calls changes minor and notes 39 early voting hours plus four week window and Election Day access. Judge Michael Watson heard opening statements in a trial expected to run into next week.
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Historic church reborn as Southeast Ohio History Center
The First Christian Church in Athens built in 1916, on the National Register, will become the Southeast Ohio History Center. The museum will triple its space, aiming to open in spring after a $4 million renovation and fundraising push to house exhibits, archives, and collections.
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Ohio House panel backs foster care age to 21 under new bill
The Rules and Reference Committee approved the measure to raise foster care eligibility to 21 with education and work requirements and no immediate funding. Advocates say over 1,000 youths age out each year. A separate bill rights provision was removed but kept in guardian training materials.
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Trial date not set for U. of Cincinnati officer in shooting
Hamilton Common Pleas Judge Megan Shanahan scheduled a Dec 15 pre trial hearing for Ray Tensing who fatally shot Samuel DuBose after a traffic stop. Tensing faces murder and voluntary manslaughter charges and has pleaded not guilty from bond. The case follows national scrutiny of police use of force against African Americans and concerns over pretrial publicity and local officials remarks.
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