Apr 20, 2008 | Dayton Daily News
Two moms team up in battle against autism
“This is where, through awareness and monies collected, they can put together the missing pieces and give us parents some answers as well as the thousands of parents of misdiagnosed or undiagnosed children out there.”
When facing the press Wednesday, April 16, 2008, about a sexual harassment investigation in his office, Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says the thought of resigning has never crossed his mind. via Dayton Daily News
Local Officials Discuss Wind Energy At Ontario City Hall
Government and business officials met at the Ontario City hall Friday morning to shoot the breeze. via WMFD-TV Mansfield
“Many people today have no concept of what a building and loan is. They need to have the word 'bank”
MASON - After 99 years in business, the city's oldest business, People's Building Loan and Savings Co., will formally mark its new name, Peoples First Savings Bank, with a daylong party May 1. One of the few ... via The Cincinnati Enquirer
Recycling touted as a way to keep Ohio beautiful and maintain public health
“It was about trees ... and not to cut them down”
MARION - Ellie Barnett focused on the wet, gray clumps in her hands as she explained what she was doing. via Marion Star
MANSFIELD -- Helen Downs Swank, 74, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Twin Oaks Care Center from complications following a recent stroke. via News Journal
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“The Ohio Supreme Court has done a very good job of laying out the rules”
In local municipalities, mayors and councilors are often people the average voter can approach. via Lima News
Lexington eighth-grader repeats as Richland spelling bee winner
Nicole Ebert of Lexington Junior High School spelled "rhododendron" this morning to win the Richland County Spelling Bee for the second year in a row. via News Journal
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- Property owners aren't the only ones filing appeals in Clark County. via WHIO-AM Dayton
Local entertainment briefs: Ashland University seniors present musical theater revue
“Mr. Cordner is an outstanding songwriter, bringing to his music a unique perspective on both everyday life and on larger social topics that have come out of his experiences living in Northern Ireland”
ASHLAND -- Ashland University seniors Shane O'Neill and Matt Bugay will present a free musical revue at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Studio Theatre in the Center for the Arts. via News Journal
Potential levy recount makes Licking unlikely choice for primary vote checking
“It's not a new concept, it's just one that becoming more and more in vogue”
COLUMBUS - Amid voting machine uncertainty, Ohio's elections chief wants a fraction of the state's Democratic and Republican presidential primary vote recounted. via The Advocate
Evacuations are underway at a trailer park in Western Hamilton County. The heavy rain has pushed the Great Miami River out of its banks, flooding parts of Whitewater Township. via WKRC-AM Cincinnati
Rain prompts flood watch through much of Ohio
The Flood Watch continues for portions of north central Ohio including, Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow and Richland, through Wednesday afternoon off and on rain will occur today with the ... via Marion Star
Local education briefs: Peacemaking circles will be discussed
“Because the process is less adversarial than usual court proceedings, offenders can more easily accept responsibility and move forward toward restoring what can be restored”
The Ashland Center for Nonviolence will explore the use of peacemaking circles and the principles of restorative justice at 7:30 p.m. March 20 in Room 209 of Bixler Hall on the Ashland University campus. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com
Mayor of 'hip' city seeks streetcars, child curfew
“Not only are they committing the crimes, they're also the victims of the crimes”
In his State of the City address, Mayor Michael B. Coleman declares the end of the Cowtown image. via Columbus Dispatch
Level Three remains in effect as cars pile up on roadsides
“The wind has died down and it has quit snowing”
Marion County and the surrounding counties of Morrow, Delaware, Union, Crawford, and Hardin counties were under a Level 3 snow emergency Saturday due to blowing and drifting snow as well as fresh fallen snow ... via Marion Star
Level Three Snow Advisory in effect for Marion, Morrow and Crawford counties
As of 10 a.m. road crews reported they were unable to keep up with snow accumulation. via Marion Star
“My whole entire biological family all suffers from alcohol abuse and drug abuse, and I thought it would be a good way to learn how it affects more than what I see”
LANCASTER - Tina Morrow and Ericka Messer are ready to stay alcohol free. The girls spent an evening this week learning the effects of underage drinking during the Teen2Teen program at the Fairfield County ... via LancasterEagleGazette
Power restored in Richland, Morrow and Knox counties
All AEP 8,200 customers in Richland, Morrow and Knox counties have had their powered restored. via MansfieldNewsJournal.com
John McGregor Jr. and Jackie Luedy
John McGregor Jr. and Jackie Luedy were married November 24, 2007 at The First Congregational Church in Mansfield, OH. via News Journal