| Story Archive - August, 2007 |
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| Aug 1, 2007 |
| • Consumer law that Strickland vetoed has far-reaching impact |
| • Governor will follow long-standing tradition and stay overnight at the Ohio State Fair |
| • Ohio Supreme Court overrules Strickland, determines his first act as governor was invalid |
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| Aug 2, 2007 |
| • Convention hopes to bring new speakers to old, treasured language |
| • Group that backed anti-gay marriage legislation now makes a new move - against hotel-room porn |
| • Ohio's public colleges and universities unite as one group to better spend state funds |
| • One in four Ohio bridges rated "structurally insufficient" |
| • Small Ohio town hopes to lure back large retailer that's often shunned in other communities |
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| Aug 3, 2007 |
| • Big experiment to create "small schools" gets mixed grades |
| • ODOT orders reinspection of bridges similar to the one that collapsed in Minneapolis |
| • OPR investigation finds voters might still be signing petitions out of confusion |
| • Secretary of State warns lawmakers to be careful in wake of Supreme Court ruling on governor's veto |
| • Strickland says he's not interested in VP position, but that's not stopping the rumors |
| • Two major events in the Akron-Canton area make finding a hotel room a sport of its own |
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| Aug 4, 2007 |
| • Some say they've learned "small school" experiment doesn't work, but others say it is |
| • Town fights antiquated attitudes to keep its position as "antiques capital" |
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| Aug 6, 2007 |
| • Strip club owners respond to concerns about confusion over their petitions to change law |
| • Survivor of deadly bridge collapse in Ohio 40 years ago horrified by disaster in Minneapolis |
| • Wife of Columbus mayor charged with theft in office for not working at state job |
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| Aug 7, 2007 |
| • Columbus mayor's wife convicted for not working at state job and lying about it |
| • Not even a decade after massive utility changes passed, both sides are lighting it up again |
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| Aug 8, 2007 |
| • Companies that claim to help homeowners shut the door on foreclosure get sued |
| • Ohio swimmers saw a lot more "dirty beach" warnings last year than before |
| • Pollster says presidential race is heating up, but statistically numbers aren't changing much |
| • Strickland sleeps at the fair as promised, disputes claims that AG beat him in milking contest |
| • Two leading Democrats urge ok for S-CHIP, saying state is dependent on it to expand kids' healthcare |
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| Aug 9, 2007 |
| • Bill to give tax breaks to companies that hire ex-inmates gets more time before lawmakers |
| • Emergency declaration from governor could means money could be in the forecast for flood victims |
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| Aug 10, 2007 |
| • Lawmakers say they want to shoot down the "lame duck" session |
| • Questions raised about safety of two Ohio mines owned by man at the center of Utah mine collapse |
| • State money is pouring out to northeast Ohio flooding victims |
| • Users of construction demolition and debris landfills may soon have to pay a new charge for them |
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| Aug 13, 2007 |
| • Task force comes out with ideas on how to deal with soaring numbers of foreclosures |
| • Topless bar owners say effort to strip new rules on adult businesses will go to the ballot |
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| Aug 14, 2007 |
| • "Second chance" bill isn't getting much of a chance with those who oppose it |
| • As Karl Rove plans retirement, experts explore his political connections to Ohio |
| • Asian business owners in Ohio worried about problems with Chinese products |
| • Congressman goes on summer break "tour" through hospitals in his district |
| • Good grades for some schools, bad marks for others in state's "report card" on districts |
| • Liquor industry cheers latest numbers on consumption in Ohio |
| • Senator to re-introduce eminent domain issue to put it before voters next year |
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| Aug 15, 2007 |
| • Congresswoman who fought bitter re-election battle says this term will be her last |
| • Faculty at soon-to-be-closed college say they won't go quietly |
| • Justices tell courts to ensure they're watching out for all those in the system - including the deaf |
| • State "report card" on charter schools have supporters and opponents speaking out |
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| Aug 16, 2007 |
| • "Accidental congressman" says he's surprised he's in office, but he's working to keep it |
| • AG goes after charities that it says are ripping off generous donors |
| • Animal lovers turn up the heat on a judge for his decision regarding a dog |
| • BWC director says system is "broken", and needs to be more accountable |
| • City law asking panhandlers to get licenses is apparently doing its job |
| • Diebold makes a choice regarding its electronic voting machines |
| • Ohio State is getting ready for football, though most Ohioans may not see first two games |
| • Once the most powerful woman in Congress, Deborah Pryce calls it quits |
| • PUCO decision means nearly all Ohioans can buy "green energy options" |
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| Aug 17, 2007 |
| • Activists say violence against homeless appears to be on the rise in Ohio |
| • Court ruling drives up amount motorists can get from insurers after crashes |
| • Gun rights advocates tout power of "stand your ground" bill, while opponents take aim at it |
| • Unemployment rate drops, but the experts say there's bad news in that |
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| Aug 20, 2007 |
| • Advocates working to eliminate sex slavery tour the state to raise awareness |
| • AG's office blasts energy drinks that contain alcohol, asks feds to investigate |
| • Both sides in controversial eminent domain decision now fighting it out over money |
| • Dann admits first few months have been tough, but he has plans for AG's office |
| • Deadly bug hasn't bitten many Ohioans this year, but it still lurks in their backyard |
| • Tourists can learn about Statehouse by making a few calls |
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| Aug 21, 2007 |
| • Another computer theft reported at a state agency, but there's no fear of security breach |
| • As students go back to school, college campuses are learning how to best protect them |
| • Columbus man says he won't pay taxes till he gets what he says he needs from the city |
| • County rocked by death of foster child takes steps to improve system |
| • Flooding shuts down roads, leaves residents marveling at the damage |
| • Judge says Cleveland-area city breaking federal law with its elections |
| • Prisons director admits he's surprised by claims of sex attacks behind bars |
| • State calling for ideas to bring together universities along Ohio's on-line superhighway |
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| Aug 22, 2007 |
| • Antioch alums hope to stop impending closing of their college |
| • Doctor and lawyer argue that they each have the cure to malpractice problems |
| • High water shuts down major state route, but business is up at one shop |
| • Persistent pest threatens fixtures in southwest Ohio town |
| • Public school group claims state data shows charter schools are failing Ohio kids |
| • State plans crackdown on controversial gaming machines, but owners say they won't fold |
| • Two powerful Republicans grapple for party leadership in northeast Ohio county |
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| Aug 23, 2007 |
| • Crackdown on gaming machines has political spin as well |
| • Flooded-out homeowners make their way back into Findlay to look over the mess |
| • High water leaves homeowners and drivers stranded, and the threat may not be over yet |
| • Homeowners coming back to houses full of water are urged to be careful |
| • Mansfield still mopping up after worst flooding in many years |
| • New scholarship honors student, cautions others not to meet the same fate |
| • Schools around the state cancel classes because of weather, but for once it's not snow |
| • State panel delays hearing on whether charter schools PAC violated campaign finance laws |
| • Strickland joins homeland security chief and FEMA director on tour of flooding |
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| Aug 24, 2007 |
| • Flood waters are pulling back, revealing the havoc they wreaked across Ohio |
| • Mayor's courts need reform, says a lawmaker, but an opponent says his bill isn't appealing |
| • Record setting temperatures force people to stay inside and schools to shut down |
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| Aug 27, 2007 |
| • As college students look for ways to pay, scammers lie in wait to grab their cash |
| • Demand for retail health clinics spreading as customers catch on to the idea |
| • Former AG quashes rumors that he'll run for Congress, saying he's looking at another job |
| • Health officials go back to the woods to battle rabies in eastern Ohio |
| • Order to shut down electronic gambling machines hasn't caused operators to fold |
| • Strickland asks feds to look at Ohio's flooded counties as possible disaster areas |
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| Aug 28, 2007 |
| • After watching plant in Fairfield for two years, immigration officials move in |
| • Attorney general reaches out for help in yanking electronic gambling machines |
| • Federal funds may soon pour in for flooding victims in northern Ohio |
| • State hopes to help big numbers of Africans who are setting up their homes in Ohio |
| • Violations for breaking statewide smoking ban are starting to drift out |
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| Aug 29, 2007 |
| • AG wants operators of gambling machines to stop taking chances and shut them off |
| • First college in northeast Ohio hopes to address pharmacist shortage |
| • Incoming president among the new arrivals at Case Western in Cleveland |
| • Mega Millions jackpot nears record, brings in buyers with a dollar and a dream |
| • Strickland fears shocking increase in electric rates, so he's brought his own plan to light |
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| Aug 30, 2007 |
| • Judge allows two inmates to fight death penalty - though they haven't been sentenced to death |
| • Ohio University president battles back from problems with faculty, prepares for new school year |
| • Supreme Court rules against FirstEnergy's rate plan to recover coal price increases |
| • Windfall of millions in grant money available for wind power projects |
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| Aug 31, 2007 |
| • "Hybrid" electric rate proposal has critics charging it needs some changes |
| • Ancient bones now on controversial tour won't visit Cleveland, where they were last seen in the US |
| • Farmers face early harvest in some areas after challenging growing season |
| • Freshmen moving into dorms, getting ready for the first day of a new year |
| • John Glenn shares his views on politics, war, space and money |
| • Major grocery retailer pulls favorite cookout side dish just before Labor Day weekend |
| • No holiday this weekend for state workers helping flood victims |
| • Parks are taking the green trend from the outdoors to the indoors |
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