| Story Archive - August, 2009 |
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| Aug 3, 2009 |
| • Another heated primary may be ahead for Ohio Democrats next spring |
| • Governor issues order banning wardens and cops from locking people in "prone restraints" |
| • Ohio "Blue Dog" Democrat touts role in health care reform, but critic isn't impressed |
| • Troopers nab major pot stash, and credit bad driving for the tip |
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| Aug 4, 2009 |
| • Democratic lawmakers try again to get colleagues to choose to change some elections laws |
| • Lottery director resigns - just as his agency is about roll out slots to racetracks |
| • Prosecutors say attorney's marriage was a sham to get around immigration laws |
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| Aug 5, 2009 |
| • Dayton tries to disprove money magazine's assessment that it's a "fast dying city" |
| • EPA launches effort to help developers handle risk with buying "brownfields" |
| • Ohio gets millions for alternative car battery development - but not as much as other states |
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| Aug 6, 2009 |
| • Amendment on ballot this fall sets up "food fight" between farmers' and animal rights groups |
| • As Strickland searches for running mate, many wonder what he's looking for |
| • Backers and detractors both looking over economic study to cheer or blast casinos |
| • Busy sports weekend ahead as the best golfers and best football players descend on Akron |
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| Aug 7, 2009 |
| • Clock ticking for death row inmate, as governor considers recommendation for clemency |
| • Governor loses one battle over slots, but the war before the Supreme Court is still going on |
| • Northeast Ohio utility says it's not involved in fake climate change letters to Congressmembers |
| • Watchdog weighs in on case of two cops initially not ticketed for mind-blowing speed charges |
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| Aug 10, 2009 |
| • Head of Ohio Historical Society dies suddenly while on vacation |
| • Mental health professionals concerned about soaring numbers of murder-suicides in Ohio |
| • New endorsements coming in for casino issue, and they're surprising to some |
| • New lottery director named to handle slots deployment as current director plans his exit |
| • Poor economy may have had a better than average effect on Ohio State Fair |
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| Aug 11, 2009 |
| • After opposing casinos last time, police group says it backs this year's ballot issue |
| • Governor disputes reports that there may be a delay in getting slot machines to racetracks |
| • More people are turning to the state to see if they have any unclaimed money |
| • More vets and their family members getting a chance to go to college |
| • Officials fuming over judge's ruling that state can't take tobacco funds for other programs |
| • Researchers say they have found a link between food stamp use and weight gain |
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| Aug 12, 2009 |
| • Ballot board agrees on first two issues, but takes its time on casino issue |
| • Candidate for Secretary of State says current elections chief needs to drop her case against him |
| • Senator's health care forum brings out protestors and supporters - but more of one than the other |
| • State offering amnesty to another group that may have members with lapsed licenses |
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| Aug 13, 2009 |
| • Animal-rights group backs off plans to make a stink at the Statehouse |
| • Hundreds sign up to join "forest job corps", funded by federal stimulus dollars |
| • Small southeast Ohio company showing lots of growth in poor economy |
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| Aug 14, 2009 |
| • Governor goes against parole board, denies clemency for killer set for execution Tuesday |
| • Safety net agencies dealing with budget dollars, but fearing future cuts |
| • Some Ohioans are hoping turbines will blow good fortune to them |
| • State sues two bars over what it says are deliberate violations of smoking ban |
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| Aug 17, 2009 |
| • Environmentalists push composting - even in urban areas - to keep food from eating up landfill space |
| • Killer recommended for clemency and denied by the governor faces execution tomorrow |
| • Lottery panel approves rules for slots that will allow 18-year-olds to play |
| • West Nile virus has turned up in mosquitoes in Ohio, but not in humans so far |
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| Aug 18, 2009 |
| • After two long meetings, ballot board agrees on working for fall casino issue |
| • Another year, another record corn crop for Ohio's farmers |
| • Fans of organic, local food put together guide to lead others to their farms |
| • Judges say tribe gave up fishing rights when it left Ohio, much to the state's relief |
| • Killer becomes fourth inmate put to death in Ohio this year |
| • Religious activists quietly get into sometimes loud debate over health care and insurance reform |
| • Some autoworkers get a break - they'll be driving back to work |
| • State says billing and chasing third-party insurers saved nearly $800 million for Medicaid |
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| Aug 19, 2009 |
| • Judge raises interest in unclaimed funds by deciding how much more they're worth to claimants |
| • Liquor sales blast through old record, hit new high |
| • Southern Ohio county makes history with the size of its financial problems |
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| Aug 20, 2009 |
| • Ballot board allows casino owner's group to write arguments against fall casino issue |
| • Business groups that back slots say they oppose casinos, and developers call them on it |
| • Civil liberties group wants kids and parents to learn more about "sexting" |
| • Conservative group prepares lawsuit that it hopes will extinguish smoking ban |
| • Treasury secretary comes to Ohio with message that economy is coming back |
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| Aug 21, 2009 |
| • Democratic Congressmen hold town hall on health care, but this one was different than some |
| • Job development officials gather to talk about how to help low-income people in Appalachia |
| • Jobless rate ticks up again, but this time it's considered by some a sign of optimism |
| • Prison officials are hoping posters will help inmates consider giving up info on unsolved crimes |
| • Scammers once again targeting vulnerable people - this time, unemployed people looking for help |
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| Aug 24, 2009 |
| • Democratic Senator not ready to send in more troops after visiting Afghanistan |
| • Former aide to disgraced AG Marc Dann pleads guilty to theft in office and other charges |
| • Opponents say Issue 3 will wipe out "casino nights" for charity - opponents say that's a false claim |
| • Preliminary numbers on car thefts show a possible trend in Ohio's biggest cities |
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| Aug 25, 2009 |
| • Casino opponents say some winners will cash out without paying taxes, but developers say no chance |
| • Lakeside landowners win another court battle with the state, but the war goes on |
| • Northeast Ohio company goes against traffic, and moves back into downtown Cleveland |
| • State report cards include orders for 16 charter schools to close down |
| • State report cards show marked improvement, but still some failing areas |
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| Aug 26, 2009 |
| • Chief elections officer says wait time at polls can't be capped, but voters' group thinks otherwise |
| • Huge mortgage fraud ring brought down in one of the nation's foreclosures capitals |
| • Politicians from both parties remember Sen. Edward Kennedy as great legislator |
| • Supreme Court upholds vicious dog law, unleashing power of similar laws around the state |
| • Women in Ohio still behind men in education, money and Statehouse power |
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| Aug 27, 2009 |
| • Back-to-school time sends some back in time, to previous arguments about sales tax |
| • It took almost all summer, but Ohio has its first case of West Nile virus |
| • More alternative-fuel cars hitting the road in fleets around the state, thanks to stimulus money |
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| Aug 28, 2009 |
| • Killer next in line for execution a step closer to death, as parole board rejects clemency |
| • New park on site of old downtown dump hopes to bring in birds, city residents |
| • Two top men in the state's public safety department are out |
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| Aug 31, 2009 |
| • Ban on "robocalls" starts tomorrow, but it won't get rid of all of them |
| • New study shows family stability more important than parents' relationship status |
| • Ohio utility applies for stimulus money to reward customers for "off peak" power use |
| • Two critical cases - one on taxes, the other on slots - go before Ohio Supreme Court this week |
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