http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/oh-news/ en-us Fri, 3 Jul 2009 01:23:39 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284543/posts Red light cameras now check for insurance, tooDrive without insurance? Then you'd better stay out of Ohio, where the state is considering a program that uses red-light cameras and insurance company databases to check passing traffic for uninsured motorists. The system would use license plate numbers to verify driver insurance. According to the Columbus Dispatch, officials in Chicago, who are considering the same system, from InsureNet of Novi, Michigan, think that such a program could generate $200 million in additional revenue for the Windy City. When the system identifies an uninsured motorist, the driver would be sent a letter instructing... AOL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284543/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 01:23:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285838/posts The Ohio Senate resolution was sponsored by Chris Widener, R-Springfield, who had 19 co-sponsors. The resolution states that Ohio receives more than 85 percent of its electricity from coal. Cap and trade will result in a massive windfall of billions of dollars for the federal government through the sale of emission credits. Critics say the program won’t result in an overall global decrease in emissions because many U.S. industries will relocate to countries with less stringent standards, taking away American jobs in the process. Based upon these concerns, the Ohio Senate is urging Congress to refuse to enact cap-and-trade legislation.... Star Beacon http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285838/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 11:36:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285741/posts IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- It's not what Amy Darby expected when she woke up Friday morning. She thought it was a string or a blade of grass--but then she noticed it start moving. "It looks like a piece of grass that's alive," Darby said outside her place of work Friday. Darby claims at 4:30 a.m., a brown worm came out of her kitchen faucet. She called the city's water department. Darby said she was referred to the health department. "It's beyond creepy," Darby said. "It looks like a tapeworm that would be inside of a human. And this is coming... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285741/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 03:13:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285501/posts An elderly couple was in a Toledo hospital Friday after being beaten by two or more men who broke into their rural Gibsonburg residence the day before and robbed them of 31 guns, authorities said. James Kohler, 74, was listed in serious condition and Mary Kohler, 76, was listed in good condition at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center early Friday, a hospital spokesman said. The Toledo Blade http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285501/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:08:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285205/posts Thank you for sharing your views about energy legislation. Effective clean energy legislation will reduce carbon emissions and promote the production of renewable energy—but most importantly it will also ensure the creation of new clean energy jobs and industries. Clean energy legislation must also ensure the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers and protect consumers by keeping utility rates affordable. We must work to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by making America a global leader in clean energy manufacturing. For this reason, I recently announced legislation called the Investments for Manufacturing Progress and Clean Technology (IMPACT) Act. This legislation, which was... Sherrod Brown, Senator Ohio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285205/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 01:29:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284910/posts COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Gay and lesbian Mennonites dressed in bright pink have gathered with others outside the church's biannual convention in Columbus to criticize its leaders for trying to push them out. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284910/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:14:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284514/posts Politics: The former Stuart Smalley becomes the 60th Democrat in the U.S. Senate, thanks to the community organizers at Acorn and the little-known Secretary of State Project. Is the system being rigged?Politics: The former Stuart Smalley becomes the 60th Democrat in the U.S. Senate, thanks to the community organizers at Acorn and the little-known Secretary of State Project. Is the system being rigged? Incumbent Republican Norm Coleman conceded defeat in the mother of all recounts in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race after the state's Supreme Court unanimously rejected his lawsuit. Arguably, his seat may have been lost the day in 2006... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284514/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:26:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284177/posts CANTON, Ohio — The police chief of a northeast Ohio township has retired after a video became public showing him and a female office kissing and caressing in the front of a police cruiser while a prisoner was in the back seat. Timothy Escola retired Tuesday night after four years with the Perry Township police department about 50 miles south of Cleveland. Law Director Charles Hall says Escola's retirement closes an internal investigation. Hall says no charges are being considered against part-time officer Janine England, who was with Escola in the cruiser June 2. AP - Mercury news http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284177/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:08:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283813/posts Cap & Trade Bill: Follow the MoneyJuly 1, 2009 BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: Ladies and gentlemen, we have talked extensively here about the cap-and-trade bill and the fact that nobody read it, particularly the 300-page amendment that was dumped on the floor of the House at 3:09 a.m. Friday. Well, a member of the press has read it. His name is Edward Felker. Edward Felker has read the 300-page amendment. Let me give you this excerpt: "When House Democratic leaders were rounding up votes Friday for the massive climate-change bill, they paid special attention to their colleagues from Ohio who remained... Rush Limbaugh .com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283813/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:03:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283582/posts I grew up in Cleveland. Guess where I am now? YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283582/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:23:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283261/posts Wenzel Strategies survey shows Ohioans favor Strickland proposal for slots at Ohio horse tracks, but incumbent governor does not appear to profit politically from the idea Kasich leads incumbent Ted Strickland 44%-35%, with 21% undecided Portman leads Fisher 39%-33% in U.S. Senate race with 27% undecided Portman leads Jennifer Brunner 43%-31% with 26% undecided Wenzel Strategies http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283261/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:33:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283227/posts ~ EXCERPT ~ When House Democratic leaders were rounding up votes Friday for the massive climate-change bill, they paid special attention to their colleagues from Ohio who remained stubbornly undecided. They finally secured the vote of one Ohioan, veteran Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Toledo, the old-fashioned way. They gave her what she wanted - a new federal power authority, similar to Washington state's Bonneville Power Administration, stocked with up to $3.5 billion in taxpayer money available for lending to renewable energy and economic development projects in Ohio and other Midwestern states. Wash. Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283227/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:47:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283159/posts Movie star Alec Baldwin has been given the opportunity to launch his political career in Ohio by a local law firm keen to back a bid to make him the state's next Governor. The Cooler star has often spoken about his political aspirations and now he has gone public with his plans to retire from acting in 2012, a group of leading Ohio businessmen want him to consider running for office there. He tells Playboy magazine, "A law firm in a liberal Democratic bastion in Ohio state politics sent me a binder with a cover letter that read: "Mr. Baldwin,... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283159/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:18:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283125/posts Last night, the Northwest Baptist Church, in Toledo, OH, held a rally celebrating the right to keep and bear arms, and spreading the message that the exercise of that right is in no way incompatible with Christian values. The rally will point to numerous biblical references claiming Jesus Christ would support second amendment rights. "We're just informing our folks you got to be able to protect yourself and what does the Bible have to say about it. We know our constitution. But this is the final authority here above our Constitution is the word of God," said Reverend Andrew Edwards... St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283125/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:44:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282912/posts Car dealer Tom Ganley has announced he’s running for the Republican Party’s nomination for U.S. Senate. Ganley of Brecksville seeks the seat that will be vacated at the end of 2010 by the retiring U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio. Starting with a Rambler dealership in Euclid in 1968, Ganley has built the Ganley Auto Group, with 32 dealerships. He is chief executive officer. "I am a businessman, not someone who ever thought about being a professional politician," Ganley said at a news conference in his hometown and subsequent news release to announce his candidacy. "But maybe that’s what’s needed... news-herald.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282912/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 01:05:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282331/posts WEST TOLEDO (WTOL) - A rally will be held Monday, June 29 in west Toledo in support of the right to bear arms. Sponsors say they are worried about the Obama administration's view on gun control, even though there's been no new restrictions. The rally will point to numerous biblical references claiming Jesus Christ would support second amendment rights. "We're just informing our folks you got to be able to protect yourself and what does the Bible have to say about it. We know our constitution. But this is the final authority here above our Constitution is the word of... wtol http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282331/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:30:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282183/posts CLEVELAND -- Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora on Monday accused the U.S. Department of Justice of launching its local public corruption probe two years ago in a conspiracy with Republicans to undermine the Democratic turnout for Barack Obama. • Earlier version of story.Dimora said he and his lawyers will ask the Justice Department and Congress to investigate the motives behind the corruption probe, which became public last July when FBI agents raided the commissioner's home and office and the home and office of political ally Frank Russo, the county auditor. "This is a Republican-driven prosecution," Dimora said during a late-afternoon... The Cleveland Plain Dealer Online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282183/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:26:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282103/posts Democrats Jennifer Brunner and Lee Fisher both hold leads over Republican Rob Portman in match-ups to fill the seat of retiring GOP Sen. George Voinovich, although neither so far seems to be firing the imaginations of the state’s voters, according to a Public Policy Polling survey conducted June 17.19. Brunner, the Secretary of State, leads Portman 40 percent to 32 percent with 29 percent undecided, and Fisher, the lieutenant governor, leads 41 percent to 32 percent with 27 percent undecided. Portman was a six-term congressman who left the House to take posts in the Bush administration. However, those who view... Congressional Quarterly http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282103/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:09:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281974/posts COLUMBUS—Joseph P. Mascari, 39, Columbus, was sentenced in United States District Court here today to 46 months imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for possessing approximately 150 images of child pornography on a computer in his apartment. Gregory G. Lockhart, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, Keith L. Bennett, and other agencies participating in the Central Ohio Cybercrimes Task Force announced the sentence handed down today by United States District Judge Algenon L. Marbley. Judge Marbley ordered Mascari, who had been on electronic monitoring since his plea, remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281974/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:33:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281946/posts WALHONDING — A lawsuit filed by B&B Entertainment and Thomas George, owners of the adult cabaret business the Foxhole, was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus Jr. in a judgment filed earlier this month. B&B Entertainment Inc. and George filed the lawsuit on Aug. 31, 2007, claiming New Beginnings Ministries “conspired with themselves and others to force their religion upon plaintiffs, their employees and their patrons to prohibit plaintiffs from the operation of their said lawful business, all with the purpose and intent to prohibit plaintiffs from the exercise of their Constitutional rights to freedom of speech, enterprise... Mount Vernon News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281946/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:34:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281922/posts CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Developing news surrounding embattled politician Jimmy Dimora. County Commissioner Dimora called an afternoon news conference to urge the feds to launch an investigation into the feds! Dimora maintains his innocence and says he will not resign. He claims he has done nothing different than other elected officials. When questioned about any wrongdoing, Dimora responded, "I'm no angel but I'm no crook." The leader of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party announced he was stepping down last week. Commissioner Dimora - a key player in a sweeping federal corruption probe - announced he's taking a leave of absence... WOIO Channel 19 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281922/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:02:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281047/posts < snip > Two steel plates along the bottom of a truss arch on the Main Avenue Bridge had rusted so thin in September 2007 that one had a four-inch hole -- leading transportation officials to worry privately that the span was in danger of collapsing. But no one warned the public about those fears. Although the outer lanes of the six-lane span were immediately closed, Ohio Department of Transportation officials said in news releases at the time only that they were repairing the bridge's structural steel. No specifics about the extent of the problem were revealed because the media... cleveland.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281047/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:46:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280603/posts While patriotism was evident Friday night, many citizens, gathered at Wes Point Park in downtown Willoughby, questioned the government's current role. About 200 people filled the park and voiced their opinions, rallying for the nation, constitution and limited government. "I'm here for the constitution," said Tracy Bunner of Willowick, while holding a sign that read 'If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention.' Tim Logan, left, of Wickliffe and Kathy Flanagan of Mentor listen to speakers during the Lake County American Heritage Club TEA Party Friday at Wes Point Park in Willoughby. "I feel like our rights have been violated,... news-herald.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280603/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:32:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280461/posts PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A man from Scioto County is facing a rape charge after police say he sexually assaulted two young girls. Bobby Dean Boggs was arrested at a relative's house in the Clarktown area. He is accused of sexually assaulting two girls, aged 5 and 10, in Portsmouth. Investigators say more charges are expected when his case is presented to a grand jury. His preliminary hearing is set for July 2nd. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280461/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:30:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280362/posts William J. Edwards, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, C. Frank Figliuzzi, Special Agent-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Anthony Marotta, Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Narendra Kumar Agrawal, age 59, of Galion, Ohio with 202 counts of drug trafficking and related violations and seeking forfeiture of an amount in excess of $500,000.00. Count 1 of the indictment charges Agrawal with engaging in a scheme whereby he did repeatedly, unlawfully, intentionally, and knowingly dispense and distribute, and cause to be dispensed and distributed, a... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280362/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:19:19 GMT