Mentorship grants favor religious groups in Ohio program
The Community Connectors program in Ohio has awarded about six times more money to grants tied to religious organizations than to nonreligious partners. About 16 of 118 winners were nonreligious, totaling 1.4 million dollars versus 8.5 million for religious partnerships. Nearly 10 million spent so far with 20 million more planned. Critics cite concerns over church state separation.
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Oberlin Driver Seriously Injured In Head-On U S 20 Crash
An Oberlin woman Kristy Somerville 33 was seriously injured when her car was struck head on by a westbound pickup on U S 20 around 10 20 p m Wednesday. Somerville remained in fair condition Sunday at Metro Health Medical Center as authorities investigate left of center driving by driver Joshua Brighton 44 of Oberlin and note minor injuries to Rebecca Mercado Flores 35 and two of her three teen passengers. Brighton unhurt and memory unclear. charges pending. State Sen. Gayle Manning plans a Northeast Ohio town hall at New London Public Library to hear local concerns.
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Rebecca Mercado-Flores
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Gayle Manning
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Nature center builds life sized Candy Land display
A Northeast Ohio nature center has opened a life sized Candy Land at Penitentiary Glen Nature Center in Kirtland near Cleveland. The exhibit runs through January 3 and lets visitors play a season themed version featuring nature motifs and seasonal foods.
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Statehouse tree lighting kicks off holiday season
The Ohio Statehouse opens its December holiday program with a festival and tree lighting. Santa and Mrs. Claus appear, followed by refreshments, crafts, games, and performances by local choirs, Lou Seal and Crash of the Columbus Clippers, a magician, storytelling, and a free photo station. Events are free. paid parking is at the Statehouse garage.
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Man 22 shot dead after confronting trooper in Celina
Celina police say 22 year old Justin McHenry approached an Ohio Highway Patrol trooper as he completed paperwork in a parked cruiser and ordered the officer out. Investigators say McHenry pointed a 9mm handgun at the trooper and the trooper shot him to death.
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Ohio Highway Patrol
Justin McHenry
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GOP activists weigh Ohio nominee options near caucuses
In Cincinnati area swing counties GOP activists weigh Trump Carson and others as 14 candidates remain active two months from the Iowa caucuses. Cruz Rubio Kasich and Romney McCain are debated with emphasis on bold stances and regional appeal.
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