State victims aid payouts decline in Ohio program
The Dayton Daily News finds the Ohio Victims Compensation Fund pays out less each year amid rising claims. Rules disqualify those with drugs in their system or prior felonies, limiting aid despite crime severity. Last year 2,893 claims paid, $6.8 million distributed.
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Dayton Daily News
Ohio
Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Matthew Kanai
State Attorney General's Crime Victim's Service
Paula Humphrey
Kanai
Dan Tierney
Attorney General’s Office
Kasich Pushes Ohio Redistricting Reform and Gerrymandering Fight
In Washington Ohio Governor Kasich discusses an AP analysis showing GOP advantages in state and federal districts. He notes safe districts no longer shield politicians and cites reforms to curb gerrymandering, with bipartisan support and recent state rules approved in 2015.
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Washington
U.S
Ohio
U.S. House
Kasich
Schwarzenegger
Coroner decries opioid epidemic as “thinning the herd”
Lorain County Coroner Dr. Stephen Evans told the Rotary Club in North Ridgeville that overdoses exceed a weekly toll of three to four in Lorain County, with 600 daily worldwide. He blamed pharmaceutical companies and noted naloxone pilots since 2013 have saved hundreds. He urged education advocacy and cleanup.
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North Ridgeville
Lorain County
Stephen Evans
Rotary Club of
Evans
Gayle Manning
Ohio
Senate
Manning
Plum Creek Greenway Names Path After Johnston
Creek conservation groups push to honor Johnston by naming creek paths after her. Public Works director Bauman notes the plan ties to safety as road crossings lack signs along trails. Council moves the resolution to a third reading with final vote set for Sept 18 and seeks citizen contacts.
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Jeff Bauman
Council
Plum Creek
Stun gun used before fatal Akron officer shooting
A Stow officer shot and killed 30 year old William Andrew Porubsky after a struggle at Haven of Rest shelter in Akron. Porubsky had been tased unsuccessfully earlier. investigations by the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation follow. Porubsky had prior arrests and family members expressed heartbreak and confusion over the shooting.
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Cleveland
Summit County
Gary Guenther
William Andrew Porubsky
Porubsky
Haven of Rest
Stow
Robert Varner
Judy Varner
Varner
Warner
Florida
Tricia Sandoval
Jeff Kaiser
Akron Beacon Journal
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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