Son's rape sparked killing in Elyria trial motive
Jonathan Rosenbaum reports that Henry W. Thomas told relatives he planned to kill Barry Newhouse and dump his body in Lake Erie over a belief Newhouse was among three men who raped his son. Testimony on Aug. 15 murder details described a bloodied scene after a struggle in Route 113.
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CT photographers gain fame in Funky Winkerbean spoof
Gene Krebs, Kenny Norris, and Brian Egers are celebrated after Krebs’s CT photo appears in Funky Winkerbean. The strip spoofs Halloween with a Great Watermelon, using local students Brian from Eastern Heights and Kenny from Northwood carving a watermelon as a pumpkin.
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Alabama seeks extradition for prison escapee Mason
Alabama prison officials obtain a warrant to take Jack Mason into custody in Oberlin as the first step in extradition efforts. Mason, an Oberlin College custodian for 29 years, faces a parole board hearing in Alabama on serving 10 remaining years.
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Ohio Lottery Super Lotto Jackpot Split by Three Winners
In Cleveland AP reports three tickets won the $20 million Super Lotto prize. Winners share about $6.67 million each in 20 annual installments. Numbers drawn were 1 9 16 32 33 and 36. Last week’s sales were $14.1 million and next draw’s top prize drops to $5 million.
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Perry nuclear license vote set by NRC amid cost concerns
NRC schedules a vote on Perry plant operating license later today while a Boston consultant questions the plant’s necessity and argues its power is too expensive. Separately, Ola Grigsby sues ex-lover Norman Barnes for wrongful death in the May shooting that killed her husband G W Grigsby, seeking over 2.1 million in compensatory and punitive damages. The trial and sentencing details, including Barnes facing life in prison and upcoming Nov. 25 sentencing for murder and attempted murder, are noted with the court case assigned to Judge Floyd D. Harris.
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Mother of murder victim reacts to probation for aide
In Berea, Robyn Field’s mother says she is bitter yet hopeful after Judge Daniel O Corrigan grants Charlene Murphy 29 five years probation and a $5000 fine for tampering with evidence in the Robyn Field case. Murphy helped move Robyn’s body with Warren Paxton Brown, the teen killer who received a life sentence. Field plans to work with the victim witness program to educate the public and support other victims.
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Braves Meteors clash in Pioneer Conference showdown
Berea and Midpark gear up for a Friday night football clash in the Pioneer Conference. Weather forecast calls for a low in the mid 30s and a high near 68. Details on A-3.
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