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This week on "The State of Ohio": State lawmakers consider what they can do in the wake of the horrible and yet miraculous escape story out of Cleveland involving three women held prisoner in a house for a decade. New data shows more than half of all violent crimes are committed by a very small numbers of offenders. Lawmakers are now working to target that tiny group. And more thoughts on legislation that would dramatically change rules on unions in Ohio.
 

Once again, kids of all ages shine in annual Martin Luther King Jr. oratory contest.
By Karen Kasler - January 18, 2010
Each year, the state invites students of all ages to participate in the Martin Luther King Junior oratory contest. Here are some highlights from the winners honored this year.



Those are the voices of Egypt Burnette, a 1st grader of Columbus....Reagan Shull, a 5th grader of Toledo....Masala Zaccheus, a 4th grader of Columbus...Taylor Wynn, a 5th grader of South Euclid...Simone Young, a 7th grader of Columbus....and Caitlyn Merkel, a high school sophomore in Lima. They are the winners of last year's Martin Luther King Junior Statewide Oratorical Contest. This year's contest will be held in April at the King Arts Complex in Columbus.

Winners of 2009 MLK Oratory Contest (2:53)


 
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