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Piranha 3D – R
Review by David Adams
- 08-24-2010
The Story
Each Spring Break at Lake Victoria, Arizona, 20,000 (or so) lusty college men and women converge on the small town. Sheriff Forester (Elizabeth Shue) and Deputy Fallon (Ving Rhames) have their work cut out for them. Add a deep-water seismic event releasing 20,000 (or so) pre-Pleistocene piranha into the water and you’ve got a really big problem.
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Associated Press Ohio Monday Headlines - 08-23-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
BIDEN-OHIO
Biden to give auto industry update in Ohio
(Will be updated. Appearance at Chrysler plant is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.)
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden is expected to give an update on efforts to strengthen the U.S. auto industry during a visit to Ohio.
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Kids of All Ages Saddled Up Their Horses - 08-22-2010
Kids of all ages saddled up their horses for the horse show at the Allen County Fair today. Many don't realize how much work goes into showing animals at the fair especially horses. Being a part of 4-h may sound like fun but it does come with some hard and occasionally dirty work. Both girls say that preparing for a show can be very time consuming. Taylor says it may be a lot of hard work but all the fun at the fair makes it worth it.
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The 36th Annual Bremenfest Concludes - 08-22-2010
The 36th annual Bremenfest in New Bremen concludes tonight but residents gathered early to take part in the annual parade. The parade was scheduled to begin at one o'clock today but that didn't stop people from lining up along Washington Street almost an hour before-hand. The parade lineup was like that of any usual parade, firetrucks, festival royalty in convertibles and even politicians. Kids in New Bremen say they look forward to the event every year.
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Hardin Northern Dedication - 08-22-2010
73 percent of the cost involved for the renovation project for the school in Dola, was funded through the Ohio school facilities commission. Evea Worst is a long time resident of the Hardin Northern school district. She was in attendance for a dedication Sunday to mark completion of a 14 million dollar building renovation project. Superintendent Larry Claypool says planning for the project started eight years ago.
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Sunday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-22-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
OBERLIN, Ohio (AP) - Ohio environmental officials say the operator of the Lorain County landfill has agreed to negotiate a settlement to resolve neighbor's complaints that it's unbearably smelly. A state EPA official says foul odors could be from rotting trash or a system used to collect methane gas. A landfill spokesman says it is fixing the gas system.
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I-75 Traffic Crash Update - 08-22-2010
Wapakoneta, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two vehicle injury crash that occurred on Saturday August 21, 2010 at approximately 3:11 P.M.
The crash occurred on Interstate 75 southbound at milepost #110 in Auglaize County.
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A Special Fundraiser in Snidersville - 08-21-2010
A fundraiser for the March of Dimes brings out hundreds of motorcycle riders on a rainy day. 80's metal god Dee Snider rocked the crowd in Cridersville as part of a fundraiser for the March of Dimes. Snider, former front man for Twisted Sister started his day on the back of a bike in the Allen County Four-H fair parade.
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Second Annual Rally Point River Ride - 08-21-2010
Nearly 150 cyclists hit the trail to benefit children. The second annual rally point river ride was held at the Ottawa Metro Park. Proceeds from the river ride go to the Rally Point Youth Center on Lima's north side. The funds are used to support and create new after school programs. Riders from around the region supported the event including a family who came from Dayton. Three different distance rides were held.
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Interstate 75 Blocked by Gallons of Diesel Fuel and Agricultural Lime - 08-21-2010
Gallons of diesel fuel and agricultural lime caused Interstate 75 to be blocked for well over an hour this afternoon. Around three o'clock an suv entering traffic on southbound 75 lost control and swurved in front of a semi. The driver of the semi swurved to avoid a collision and lost control of the truck. The semi hit the barrier cables in the median and struck an overhead traffic sign which crashed down onto the interstate.
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Saturday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-21-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio (AP) - Neighbors of an Ohio man who was killed by a bear describe the home where he was attacked as a virtual zoo with dangerous animals in addition to bears. Authorities say the bear's owner, Sam Mazzola, had several other bears, 20 wolves and possibly a lion and tigers. Neighbors say he had several coyotes, too.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S.
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Police Pleased With Progress In Two Area Murders - 08-20-2010
Lima police say they are making progress in the case involving the murder of a Lima man earlier this week. 32 year old James Malloy was gunned down at his home at 230 east Second street on Tuesday night. Malloy died of a single gunshot wound to the head. Lima police were pleased that the city's first homicide a day earlier was solved so quickly. They know the longer an investigation draws out, the tougher it gets to solve. the evidence gets older each day and people's memories fade.
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New Scam Makes Its Way Through The Area - 08-20-2010
There's a group of 15 or so men that have been doing work in this area and the police and the better business bureau have been getting complaints about the high pressure tactics being used to get the sale. According to Shawnee township police sergeant Greg Hoffer, the travelers that are hitting this area go by the business name of central asphalt and have taken homeowners in Shawnee township and parts of Auglaize county for thousands of dollars and performed shoddy work.
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Governor's Race Heats Up - 08-20-2010
Governor Ted Strickland wants a second term in office. He has served during the great recession and the republican party is not letting him forget it. Former congressman John Kasich is trying to unseat Strickland. He blames job loss in Ohio on the incumbent democrat. Democrats are quick to point out that Kasich was with Lehman Brothers right before the big wall street collapse. Political science professor at Ohio Northern University Rob Alexander says the nation is watching Ohio.
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Associated Press Friday Ohio Headlines - 08-20-2010
AP-OH--Right Now,1197
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
OHIO BEAR ATTACK
Man fatally mauled by privately owned bear in Ohio
COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say a bear whose owner once staged bear wrestling shows has mauled to death a 24-year-old man in Ohio.
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Scamming Pavers Roll Into Lima: BBB Issues Warning - 08-20-2010
It has been reported to the Better Business Bureau that pavers have been working the Allen County Region and have scammed at least two victims who reported their experience to the Shawnee Township Police Department. One person was taken for $2000 and another for $6000.
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Bond Set In Lima Murder Case - 08-19-2010
The man charged with killing a Lima woman this week won't be getting out of jail unless he comes into a lot of money.
25 year old Hager Church of Lima made his initial appearance in municipal court on a murder charge today. Judge Ric Workman set Church's bond at 10 million dollars with a 10% privilege, meaning church would need a million dollars to get released from jail. A longtime court official believes this is the highest bond the court has ever set.
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Former Teacher Honored At OSU Lima - 08-19-2010
A long-time supporter of the theater arts program gives back to the university that supported her dedication to the arts for fifteen years.
Former teacher Martha Farmer, established the theater department at Ohio State Lima and taught at the university from 1970 to 1985. Tonight, farmer, staff and community members celebrated the establishment of the first endowed professorship, named in farmer's honor.
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Allen County Fair To Begin Soon - 08-19-2010
Fun, food and entertainment aren't the only positive things about the Allen County fair. It's giving the local economy a boost as well. Economists are saying the economy is finally bouncing back but in Lima businesses may be finding that boost at the fair. While many people come to the fair for the rides or the food, businesses come out to the fair as a way to advertise their products. That's certainly the case for Rick Juttee from Z-coil Shoes in Lima.
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World – PG-13
Review by David Adams
- 08-18-2010
The Story
“I try to live in the moment,” says Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). “I just try to live,” says Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). He’s 22, single, living in Toronto, playing bass guitar in “Sex-Bob-omb,” a local rock band and, as a friend says, “totally a lady-killer wannbe.
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The Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana - 08-18-2010
Drug abuse counselors are calling synthetic marijuana commonly known as k2, or spice, a gateway drug even though it is currently legal in most states, including Ohio. In the past year the Lima Police Department has handled four cases of reported abuse of synthetic canna-bin-oids more commonly known as k2 or spice. The products are sold as herbal incense but Police Chief Greg Garlock says he has no doubt, the product is being abused and smoked. Dr.
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Violence Prevention Training - 08-18-2010
Ohio law changed in July of 2009 as it pertains to training for school officials looking to keep students safe and preventing violence. Elementary, middle and high school nurses, teachers, counselors, school psychologists and administrators must all take 4 hours of training. They must update their training every 5 years as long as they are employed by a public school district.
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Tina Myers Receives Her Sentence - 08-18-2010
A Shawnee Township woman found guilty of producing meth and other drug related charges received her sentence today in Allen County common pleas court. 42 year old Tina Myers was sentenced to a total of four years in prison for illegal assembly and possession of drugs and tampering with evidence. Her defense states that Myers had no criminal record before this case.
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Lima PD Work 2nd Homicide Within Week - 08-18-2010
Lima police have been working around the clock looking for clues into Lima's second homicide this week. Lima police responded to 2-30 East Second Street at about 10:15 last night. When they arrived they found a male victim un-responsive and bleeding. 32-year old James Malloy was transported to Lima Memorial Health System where he died of his injuries.
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Wednesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-18-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - President Barack Obama headlined a fundraiser today for Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat trying to keep his job against a tough challenge by former Republican Rep. John Kasich (KAY'-sik). Obama said he won't stop working to rebuild the economy until every American who wants a job can get one.
COVINGTON, Ky.
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Union Officials Want Some Questions Answered - 08-17-2010
After a review of a consultant's draft report for changes to the Lima Fire Department, union officials want some questions answered. During a press conference today, union president Sean Carpenter says two points need to be addressed before any changes should be implemented in an effort to save money within the department. The first involves what he calls a budget parity.
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The Police Department has a Suspect in Custody - 08-17-2010
The police department has a suspect in their custody in connection with the murder we reported yesterday. 25 year old Hager Church is in custody currently being charged with the suspicion of murder. 49 year old Debra Henderson was found dead in her Woodard Avenue home Monday morning. Preliminary autopsy results indicate that Henderson died from blunt force trauma to the head.
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Cinthia Deibel Changes Her Plea To Guilty, Facing 10 Years - 08-17-2010
The woman charged with running a meth lab in her home with her husband, changed her plea today in Allen County common pleas court. Cinthia Deibel signed an agreement to change her plea to guilty on three felony counts of having a weapon under disability, aggravated attempt of possession of drugs, and the illegal manufacture of drugs, specifically methamphetamine, in the vacinity of a school.
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Tuesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-17-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) - University of Mississippi basketball coach Andy Kennedy has settled a defamation lawsuit with a Cincinnati cab driver and a valet. Kennedy had filed a civil suit after his arrest following an altercation with the cabbie in 2008. The driver apologized to Kennedy today and said he's ready to move on with his life.
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Associated Press Tuesday Ohio Headlines - 08-17-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
GOVERNOR'S RACE-DEVELOPMENT
Kasich would take state development agency private
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican governor hopeful John Kasich (KAY'-sik) says he would replace the Ohio Department of Development with a nonprofit board of business leaders if he's elected in November.
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Lima Police Investigate theCity's First Homicide of 2010 - 08-16-2010
A 911 call came in this morning on the near west side of Lima. A quiet community became very concerned when police and rescue crews taped off the six hundred block of Woodward Avenue. The Lima Police Department has confirmed that they are investigating the city's first homicide of 2010. Lima police responded to 619 Woodward Avenue shortly before 10 am. A woman was found lying on the floor with blood around the neck area.
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Changes in Production at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center - 08-16-2010
With the war slowing down in Iraq but maintaining in Afghanistan, there will be changes in production at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center. Plant manager Keith Deters was the keynote speaker for the Lima Rotary meeting today. He told the group some work from General Dynamics London facility on the Stryker vehicle is moving to the Lima plant, and coming with it 75 to 125 jobs.
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Congressman Bob Latta Visits Ottawa - 08-16-2010
Congressman Bob Latta, taking his six week work break from politics in D.C. to learn more about the concerns of the people he represents back home. The republican member of the house of representatives will be meeting with small business owners over the next few weeks. Today he made a stop in Ottawa to tour northwest physical therapy. He says he can go to nearly any business in the 16 counties he represents and he will hear nearly the same thing.
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Monday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-16-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland says its affiliated foundation in New York will create a $5 million endowment from proceeds of last October's blockbuster concerts. The shows featured Simon and Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, U2, Metallica, Mick Jagger and others.
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Delphos Police Log 8/12 thru 8/15 - 08-16-2010
The Delphos Police Department has received several complaints of identity theft from local residents, reports indicate that in all cases involved someone had opened an credit card accounts in the victim's name and then sent in to have the victim's address changed through the post office requesting the mail go to an address in New Jersey or New York.
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ODNR To Offer Discount On Camping at Grand Lake St. Marys
- 08-16-2010
Discount also applies to state park shelter house rentals
COLUMBUS, OH—In an effort to off-set lost revenues of local businesses and individuals, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering deep discounts on camping and shelter house rentals at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park.
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Associated Press Monday Ohio Headlines - 08-16-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
MISSISSIPPI COACH-LAWSUIT
Ole Miss coach defamation lawsuit set for trial
CINCINNATI (AP) - University of Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy is expected in a Cincinnati courtroom as trial starts in his defamation lawsuit against a cab driver and a valet.
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Making Camping a Little More Affordable - 08-15-2010
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources makes camping a little more affordable for those seeking recreation this summer. At St. Marys state park camping costs have been reduced by 50 percent. The discounts came about after no contact advisories were issued due to toxic algae blooms in the lake. ODNR hopes the discounts will offer some relief to local businesses whose revenues have been off-set by the problems with the lake.
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Identity Theft on the Rise - 08-15-2010
An alarming increase reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and it could happen to anyone. The patrol has noticed a 55 percent increase in identity theft cases. At this time last year 114 cases were investigated compared to 248 cases investigated so far this year. The bureau of motor vehicles across the state receive nearly 4-thousand fraudulent documents each year.
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An Accident in Hardin County Claims The Lives of Two Young Men - 08-15-2010
A traffic accident in Hardin County claims the life of two young men. The accident occurred southeast of Ada, in Cessna Township around 3:00 this morning. 18 year old Gary Spradlin the second, of Kenton and his passenger 20 year old Anthony Hall of Ada, were traveling southbound on Township Road 55, when they failed to yield at a stop sign, and were struck by 37 year old Thomas Lawrence of Agler, who was westbound on County Road 50.
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Sunday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-15-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio conservation center is using a $400,000 in federal grant convert former mine lands into prairies. The Wilds in southeast Ohio says doing so will remove carbon from the atmosphere and provide grazing land. Chief program officer Nicole Cavender says the aim is to show how to revitalize land while reaping economic benefits.
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Boyd Didn't Let a Little Rain Spoil His Parade - 08-14-2010
Several hundred fans and friends welcome home one 18 year old dancer who performed for the masses in Los Angeles. Botkins native Kent Boyd wouldn't let a little rain spoil his parade. Hundreds lined the streets of Botkins in the rain, to let Kent know they appreciated how hard he worked on the so you think you can dance program. Boyd finished second in the competition, but he's first in the hearts of his hometown fans.
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Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher Visits Lima - 08-14-2010
A politician visits Lima in hopes of gaining support in his run for U.S. senate. Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher addressed a small group of people this afternoon at the Lima democratic headquarters. Fisher spoke about the difference between himself and republican opponent Rob Portman. He also talked about his plan to save and create jobs here in Ohio if elected.
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People Across the Area Prepare for the Upcoming Allen County Fair - 08-14-2010
People across the area preparing for the upcoming Allen County Fair. And, one organization is taking an interesting approach to get attention in the fair parade. Volunteers for the men against violence campaign met late Saturday morning to make signs for the upcoming fair parade. Volunteer Gerry Burton says he chose to volunteer so he could set a good example for his grandchildren.
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Saturday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-14-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A 51-year-old Ohio woman who's boyfriend is accused of shooting his German shepherd has been charged with witness intimidation. Melinda Perry of Toledo could face up to 15 years in prison if she's convicted. Her boyfriend has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges after authorities say he and another man took turns shooting his dog.
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Wapak Police On Look Out For Bank Robber - 08-13-2010
Police were called out to the Fifth Third Bank branch on Bellefontaine street just before 12:30 this afternoon. Authorities report that a black male entered the bank and demanded money from a teller. The bank had a handful of customers at the time of the robbery, no one was injured and no weapon was shown. Police dogs where brought in to track the suspect, but lost his trail behind a near by restaurant. It has not been determined whether or not the suspect got into a vehicle.
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Difference Of Opinions Regarding Perry Police Chief Position - 08-13-2010
The former chief tells Your News Now he is still the chief, the township trustees beg to differ. The trustees today held an open work session. A normal get together prior to their regular Tuesday night meetings held every couple of weeks. They again stated, former chief Tom Staup was relieved of this duties as chief but remains a patrolman. They stressed that by Ohio revised code, Staup serves as chief at the pleasure of the trustees.
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City Of Findlay Official Steps Down - 08-13-2010
Aggie Dahar has told the mayor of Findlay, Pete Sehnert, and the Hancock county commissioners that she is resigning and her last day will be September the 6th. She had taken over the revolving loan funds that are granted by the state for small business loans and infrastructure projects. Prior to this job, worked at regional planning, her salary rose from 44,000 dollars to over 61,000 dollars with the job change.
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Exotic Dancer Charged in Dragging Death - 08-13-2010
MONROE, Ohio (AP) - An exotic dancer hired for a private show in a southwest Ohio home says the man kept putting his hands on her before she fled to her car, leading to his dragging death.
A police report states that 35-year-old Kristina Hensley of Higginsport, Ohio, told an officer in Monroe that 31-year-old Jae Cho kept touching her inappropriately.
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Associated Press Friday Ohio Headlines - 08-13-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
SERIAL STABBINGS
Police: Israeli man also suspect in Israel attack
RAMLE, Israel (AP) - Israeli police say the suspect in stabbings in three states also was a suspect in a stabbing attack in Israel earlier this year, but charges were never pressed.
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Fight the Bite
Mosquito bites can cause illness
- 08-13-2010
LIMA – The Allen County Health Department has received two (2) reports of suspected cases of La Crosse encephalitis (also known as California encephalitis). Both cases were reported in children, and both are recovering at home. La Crosse encephalitis is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Marijuana Plants Pulled from Auglaize and Mercer County Farm Fields
- 08-13-2010
Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon and Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reported this morning that on August 9th and August 10th members of the Auglaize/Mercer County Grand Lake Drug Task Force and Agents with the Ohio Bureau of Investigation and Identification removed a total of 373 marijuana plants from fields and fence rows in Auglaize and Mercer County.
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Top Three Battle It Out On "So You Think You Can Dance" Tonight - 08-12-2010
Many people in Auglaize county are on pins and needles this evening, waiting to learn if Kent Boyd will win it all. The big announcement will be made tonight, probably close to end of the FOX show, so Boyd's fans will have a few more hours of tension to endure. If you're really into the show, remember Kent Boyd will be returning home to Botkins on Saturday. He will be part of a procession through town at noon and then at reception in his honor at Botkins High School at 1 pm.
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Alleged Hate Crime Suspects In Custody - 08-12-2010
Just before 11 on Wednesday officers responded to a home on south High street in Pandora. There they found 44 year old John Dally unconscious suffering from head injuries. He was transported to Saint Rita's Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.
Police investigation found that Dally had been assaulted by two men, 30 year old Larry Vanatta the second of Bluffton and 35 year old Jason Davis of Lima.
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High School Students Meet Health Care Professionals - 08-12-2010
This is the second year for the Multicultural Summer Youth program at Saint Rita's Medical Center. The program not only introduces the health care profession to minority high school students, but also gives them the hands on experience to help them make better decision about their future.
The students worked in various departments like bio-medical and transportation. Participants say they got a lot out of the hands on training.
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State Urges Caution for Recreational Activities at Lake Loramie
- 08-12-2010
Following reports of a blue-green scum forming on Lake Loramie, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio EPA and Ohio Department of Health urge people and pets visiting Lake Loramie State Park in Shelby County to avoid contact with surface scum at the lake, limit their contact with lake water and avoid ingesting lake water pending the State’s ongoing investigation.
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Your Hometown Stations to Launch New Web Site - 08-12-2010
Viewers of Your Hometown Station have been asking for a more interactive web site for some time. That time has arrived.
Today Hometown Stations General Manager and Vice President Kevin Creamer announced that WLIO will launch it's new web site on August 23rd.
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Construction and Maintenance Projects
Week of August 16, 2010
- 08-12-2010
(All work will take place during daytime hours Monday through Friday only unless otherwise indicated)
Allen County
Ohio 501 south of Fort Amanda Road – Traffic will be maintained during a drainage tile replacement which will take place three days during the week, likely Monday through Wednesday. Work is being performed by Allen County ODOT.
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Kent Boyd Dances Well On SYTYCD - 08-12-2010
TV-FOX-DANCE SHOW
End of Fox's 'Dance' contest brings start of tour
(Lima) It's a day of waiting and anticipation for an Auglaize County teen who is a finalist on the FOX hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance".
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Booze Big In Ohio - 08-12-2010
Ohio Liquor Sales,0134 11th straight year of record Ohio liquor sales Eds: APNewsNow. This story is part of AP's general news and financial services.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Officials say Ohio's liquor sales numbers suggest the economic downturn has people going out less and choosing to drink at home.
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Associated Press Thursday Ohio Headlines - 08-12-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
SERIAL STABBINGS
Suspect in Mich., Va. stabbings nabbed in Atlanta
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man suspected in a series of stabbings in Virginia and Michigan was arrested at the Atlanta airport as he tried to board a plane bound for Israel.
A spokesman for U.S.
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A Man Accused Of Arson Continues To Make A Fuss In Court - 08-11-2010
A man accused of arson continues to make a fuss in court but the judges aren't buying his act. Nick Kinstle says the court and its officers are charging him with an action he wasn't involved in. He's talking about an incident last year where the county seized his property on Swaney Road because he wasn't paying his taxes. Kinstle is accused of setting that lawn on fire.
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An Executive Session Results In The Termination Of Cindi Ring - 08-11-2010
A 30 minute executive session held by the M.H.A. board, the second special meeting held this week, has resulted in the termination of Cindi Ring. Ring has been with the housing authority since 1977, executive director since 1994. The board voted five to zero to end Ring's tenure at the agency. She had been on paid administrative leave since August 2nd. Board chairman Reverend Lamont Monford was careful with his words when questioned about Ring's dismissal.
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Mount Victory Teen Expected To Enter A Negotiated Guilty Plea - 08-11-2010
A Mount Victory teenager, accused of the fatal shooting of her mother won't be going to trial for the crime after all, instead she's expected to admit her guilt in a Hardin County courtroom next week. Meredith Poling who is now 19, was 15 when she allegedly took a shotgun and fired it into the back of Michelle Murnahan's head on Labor Day weekend in 2006.
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Wednesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-11-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Members of the state Parole Board are expressing doubts about the innocence claim of a convicted killer of three who is scheduled to die next month. Lawyers for Kevin Keith claim another person also had a motive for the shootings in Bucyrus (byoo-SY'-ruhs) in 1994.
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Bistro Fire Investigation Comes To A Screeching Halt - 08-10-2010
The investigation into the Bistro fire in downtown Lima has come to a screeching halt. The fire in January of this year destroyed the popular downtown eatery. Both fire and police investigators immediately began looking at the suspicious blaze. Believing the fire was not an accident evidence has been presented to an Allen County grand jury over the past few months to see if an indictment against one individual was warranted.
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Kings Korner Robbery - 08-10-2010
Lima police are asking for assistance to try and catch two men who robbed the Kings Korner drive-thru last week. Police have released surveillance video of the two suspects cleaning out cash registers and the safe. Both men were dressed in all black. One is believed to be a teenager 16 to 18 years old. The other man is believed to be in his early to mid 20's. The clerk never saw a gun but the robbers led her to believe they had a weapon.
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Jason Deibel Pleads Guilty - 08-10-2010
A man prosecutors say was the head cook of a methamphetamine operation in Lima has pleaded guilty to charges related to the June 2009 raid at his house. Jason Deibel pleaded guilty to three counts. Weapons under disability, a felony of the third degree. Aggravated possession of meth, also a third degree felony and illegal manufacturing of meth with specifications. Two other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
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Associated Press Tuesday Ohio Headlines - 08-10-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
OHIO EXECUTION
Ohio to execute man who killed 2 at warehouse
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio man who murdered two former co-workers and wounded a third has been spending the hours before his scheduled execution praying and visiting with his brother and sister-in-law.
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Local Firefighters Battle A Fire And The Heat - 08-09-2010
Local fire fighters battle a fire as well as the heat this afternoon. The American Township Fire Department responded to the corner of Lakewood and Lawnwood around 2:30 today. Crews quickly extinguished flames in the living room of the home, but had to cut holes in the roof, and through the walls of the home to remove the smoke.
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Margie Miller Sworn In - 08-09-2010
Margie Miller was sworn in as the newly appointed Allen County clerk of courts today. Judge Richard Warren officiating as Miller took the oath of office. Miller is replacing Judy Staples. Staples was thanked for her service as interim clerk of courts after she filled in following Gina Staley-Burley's sudden resignation after a criminal conviction.
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Family And Friends Remember Frank Catlett - 08-09-2010
Though most people would call him chief, today's funeral services focused on Frank Catlett, the man. Family, friends and Lima police officers all remember Frank Catlett Lima's police chief who served as chief for nearly twenty years. Reverend Jim Loescher officiating the service at family of Faith United Methodist Church.
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Monday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-09-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Condemned inmate Roderick Davie has been moved to the prison in Lucasville, where he is scheduled to receive a lethal injection tomorrow. The governor has denied clemency, and Davie's attorney says there are no pending appeals. Davie was convicted of killing two former co-workers near Youngstown in 1991.
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Boyd Not The Only Contest Winner from Wapak - 08-09-2010
This past Saturday, Carl Krites, from Wapakoneta, OH, was named the National Truck Driving Grand Champion of 2010. Thousands of America’s elite professional truck drivers competed with the top 400 moving on to Columbus, Ohio, this past week for the 73rd Annual American Trucking Associations National Truck Driving Championships, also known as the Super Bowl of Safety.
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Associated Press Ohio Monday Headlines - 08-09-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
GERMANY-DEMJANJUK
Judge orders Demjanjuk to appear in court
MUNICH (AP) - A German judge has ordered John Demjanjuk (dehm-YAHN'-yuk) to appear in court for the trial over allegations that he was a guard at the Nazis' Sobibor death camp, despite the 90-year-old's complaints about health problems.
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Backpack Blessing - 08-08-2010
A local church is preparing students, teachers and even parents for what they hope will be the best school year yet. The Immanuel United Methodist Church in Elida will hold the first ever blessing of the backpacks this month, in hopes of eliminating the usual back to school stress. Not only are church members excited about the prospect of eliminating stress, even the kids are excited.
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The Drugs Bring Death Movement Is Still Alive - 08-08-2010
The drugs bring death movement hasn't been very visible to the public in the past few months. But the movement is still alive, and currently working behind the scenes to help drug addicts. A man with a simple message, drugs bring death, started a movement more than two years ago that is bearing fruit today. Jesse Lowe the second became frustrated with drug dealers that were preying on Lima residents.
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident - 08-08-2010
A Harrod man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a deer Saturday night. 67 year old Thomas Helser was riding his motorcycle on Peeve Road, when a deer ran across the roadway from an adjacent field, into his path. Helser was unable to avoid the collision, and upon impact was ejected from the motorcycle. The Lafayette emergency squad transported Helser to Lima Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Sunday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-08-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
FREMONT, Ohio (AP) - Farmers who grow cabbage for a northern Ohio sauerkraut company say a roof collapse there has been hurting business. The Fremont Company has been closed since its roof caved in last month, killing one worker and injuring three others. Area farmers say they're crops are spoiling because they haven't found anyone else to buy their cabbage.
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A Grassroots Effort To Clean Grand Lake Saint Marys Is Growing - 08-07-2010
A grassroots effort to clean up Grand Lake St. Marys is growing. A full house inside the Celina Moose Lodge Saturday for the monthly meeting of the lake improvement association. The organization has nearly one thousand members all concerned about cleaning up Grand Lake St. Marys. With so much attention paid to the toxic algae problem, much has happened since the group last met. Organization President Tim Lovett says he believes they're on the right track.
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The West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium Launches A New Website - 08-07-2010
Those involved in the area's manufacturing world now have an easier and more informative tool at their fingertips. The west central Ohio manufacturing consortium at Rhodes State College, has launched a new website for the advanced manufacturing pathways program. The consortium works with area schools including Rhodes State, OSU Lima, and UNOH.
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Final Day For Square Fair Activities - 08-07-2010
It's the final day for square fair activities in downtown Lima and this year they plan to go out with a bang. After three days of festivities the square fair comes to an end. Festivities began early Saturday morning with a five-k run and the first ever tricycle race. The annual square fair is a tradition here in Lima and fair president Diane Peterson says it's a tradition residents look forward to.
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Saturday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-07-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A Roman Catholic priest who was removed from ministry in Columbus, Ohio, in 1993 for allegedly molesting a teenage boy has been charged with sex crimes in Canada. The Rev. Phillip Jacobs was arrested in British Columbia on charges of sexual assault, sexual exploitation and sexual interference.
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Community Remembers Former Police Chief - 08-06-2010
"A sad day for law enforcement"......"The end of an era". Just a couple of reactions to the death of former Lima police chief Frank Catlett, who passed away Thursday evening at the age of 82. Frank Catlett started with the Lima police department in 1951, and became chief in 1978. When Catlett retired after 46 years in 1997, he had worked more than 40 percent of the departments 110 year history.
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Police Need Your Help In Finding Robbery Suspects - 08-06-2010
Law enforcement officials need your help to solve a rash of robberies including one at the Kings Korner drive thru last night. Lima police detective Tim Clark says the robbery took place around 9:30. Officers believe two men took an undisclosed amount of money, and also attacked the clerk. The department is reviewing surveillance video from the store. Detectives describe the first suspect as a black man wearing black clothes with a tan dew rag covering his face.
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Possible Changes To OSHP Call Centers - 08-06-2010
A nearly 200 page report looking at improving the efficiency of the Ohio State Highway patrol will mean some changes across the state. One of those changes could mean the dispatchers that currently work at the Van Wert post, would move to the Findlay post. It's all part of a long term plan to combine dispatching at six patrol posts into one central location. Since the Findlay post is the headquarters of district one, the operations will move to somewhere in Hancock county.
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Crime Fighters: Robbery at King's Korner 214 S Pine St - 08-06-2010
On 8/5/10 at approx. 930pm., an employee of King's Korner Drive Thru located at 214 S Pine St., was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash by two black male suspects.
Suspect #1 was described as 5'06" to 5'09'/160 to175, thin build, wearing a tan dew rag over his face, black shirt and black pants.
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Associated Press Friday Ohio Headlines - 08-06-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
OHIO STORMS-OUTAGES
Thousands still have no power in Ohio after storms
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Thousands in Ohio still have no electricity from fierce storms earlier this week, and a power company says full restoration could take a few more days.
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Washington Taking Notice Of Grand Lake Issues - 08-05-2010
Governor Ted Strickland visited the lake late last month. Today, Your News Now talked with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown about the current problems at the lake and possible solutions. He says the lake received attention years ago, but not nearly enough in recent years and that has put people's livelihoods in jeopardy, and their health at risk.
That is easier said than done. Senator Brown says farmers need to be a part of the solution.
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Illness Cases Mount In Saint Marys - 08-05-2010
16 people have contacted health officials about illnesses they believe were caused by exposure to water at grand lake Saint Marys. According to the Ohio Department of Health, 14 of those cases are still being investigated, and could be due to toxins created by the massive blue-green algae blooms in the lake. The two other cases have been ruled out because there was no actual contact with lake water.
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Mistake Leads To Election Mixup - 08-05-2010
The commissioner's office coded the levy request as Children's Services instead of senior citizens, which caused the levy to be denied for placement on the November ballot. Board of elections director Keith Cunningham says the board was forced to deny the request at this morning's meeting fortunately the organization isn't in danger of losing its funding.
This wasn't the first submission mistake made by the commissioners.
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Latta Sends Letter To FEMA Requesting Rational On Disaster Aid Denials - 08-05-2010
WASHINGTON- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate requesting the rationale and reasoning as soon as possible behind FEMA’s decision to not declare Wood, Fulton, and Ottawa Counties as federal disaster areas in the wake of the June tornados that hit the area. A copy of Congressman Latta’s letter can be found Read More
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Construction and Maintenance Projects
Week of August 9, 2010
- 08-05-2010
(All work will take place during daytime hours Monday through Friday only unless otherwise indicated)
Allen County
Interstate 75 southbound entrance and exit ramps to Bentley Road – Ramps will be closed Friday, August 6 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pavement repair and paving. Work is being performed by Gerken Paving, Bluffton.
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Associated Press Thursday Ohio Headlines - 08-05-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
RACY MESSAGES-EXTORTION CHARGE
Ohio couple accused of setting up phone-sex scam
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A federal indictment in Ohio accuses a couple of setting up a phone scam through a dating service and extorting money from at least seven people around the country.
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A Major Twist Related To A Lima Shooting - 08-04-2010
A major twist related to a downtown Lima shooting that occurred late last month. Lima police now report the shooting of Christopher Bell was self-inflicted. Bell was shot in the lower left leg. He initially claimed a man entered his West High Street apartment and shot him. Police now say Bell was the only one involved in the shooting. The case has been forwarded to the Allen County prosecutors office for consideration of charges against Bell.
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Court Officials Say There Is Plenty Of Evidence - 08-04-2010
Court officials say there is plenty of evidence against the man accused of throwing contraband over a prison fence for the case to be handed over to the grand jury. 27 year old Christopher Pickens Hughes back in Lima Municipal Court for a preliminary hearing. Magistrate David Cheney determined there is probable cause the Celina man committed the offense.
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Former Perry Township Police Chief Speaks Out - 08-04-2010
The former police chief in Perry Township is speaking out to Your News Now. Tom Staup was removed as chief at last night's trustee meeting. The decision to remove Staup as chief came after Staup pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to an incident in early April. Staup had been on unpaid leave since that time. Last week, at least one trustee informed Your News Now he was leaning toward reinstating Staup with conditions.
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Wednesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-04-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A judge in Columbus says she'll rule tomorrow in the case of a 17-year-old Christian convert at odds with her Muslim parents and trying to avoid deportation. Rifqa Bary is an illegal immigrant seeking special immigration status to stay in the U.S. Her attorneys say she's battling uterine cancer.
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Manufacturing Cross Training Workshop To Be Held - 08-04-2010
A reminder that seats are available for the August 18 workshops. As a follow-up, material costs will be $10 per session per employee.
The West Central Ohio Manufacturing Consortium, located in Lima, will sponsor two workshops on Wednesday, August 18 at Rhodes State College in Lima, covering some timely workforce training topics.
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The M.H.A. Is Running Efficiently - 08-03-2010
Your News Now has learned Executive Director Cindi Ring has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a board review into an agency related matter. Board President Reverend Lamont Monford, when asked if the leave had anything to do with fiscal wrongdoing, he said quote, no, absolutely not, unquote. He says the board review of Ring will only take about a week, no more than two.
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Demetrius Wilson Taken Into Federal Custody - 08-03-2010
The man accused of robbing the Fifth Third Bank Monday afternoon in Lima has been taken into federal custody. 22 year old Demetrius Wilson of Buffalo, New York was transferred to Toledo where his case will be handled in Toledo Federal District Court. Not only could Wilson be facing bank robbery charges. He could also face kidnapping charges because he held a cab driver against their will during his getaway attempt.
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Two Men Caught Using Counterfeit Cash - 08-03-2010
Two Lima men accused of trying to pass counterfeit money at some Putnam County businesses are indicted by grand jury. 26 year old Jajuan Carter and 21 year old Vincent Austin Junior were arrested in Ottawa after allegedly buying items at the Ottawa Party Mart with counterfeit cash. Formal charges for both men include complicity, forgery, and uttering which is the act of knowingly using counterfeit money.
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Tuesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-03-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A judge in Columbus has rejected the request of a Christian convert's Muslim parents to order her to receive emergency medical treatment for uterine cancer. The judge ruled that the parents of 17-year-old Rifqa Bary (RIHF'-kuh BAYR'-ee) didn't show that there's a medical emergency.
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Dinner for Schmucks – PG-13
- 08-03-2010
Review by David Adams
The Story
“I think I may have got my promotion,” says Tim Conrad (Paul Rudd) to his girlfriend Julie (Stephanie Szostak).“But there’s a dinner Saturday night – I have to bring an idiot.
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Credit Union Scams Filters Into Mercer and Auglaize Counties - 08-03-2010
Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey, and St. Marys Police Chief Greg Foxhoven released today details of a telephone scam in the area.At this point the scam involves citizens with a “394” telephone exchange number.The above agencies have all received complaints in regards to this scam.
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Associated Press Tuesday Ohio Headlines - 08-03-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
LEBRON-THANK YOU AD
James thanks Ohio hometown fans with newspaper ad
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - As he leaves to play basketball in Miami, LeBron James is showing appreciation to his Ohio hometown fans with a full-page newspaper ad.
James thanks people in Akron for their love and support in the ad in today's Akron Beacon Journal.
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Lima Police Have Their Hands Full - 08-02-2010
Lima police have their hands full with a couple of robberies in the past 24 hours. The latest occurred at the Fifth-Third Bank branch on North Cable Road. Just before the noon hour a male subject entered the bank and demanded money. He did brandish a weapon. He fled the bank on foot but was later seen in a cab. Officers pursued the vehicle to Blackburn and Spring Street. The cab driver exited the vehicle and the suspect got behind the wheel.
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Victor Austin Junior Is Heading To Prison - 08-02-2010
A Lima man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to a 2009 robbery. 21 year old Victor Austin Junior entered a guilty plea today in Allen County common pleas court to a charge of robbery, a third degree felony. He had originally been charged with aggravated robbery with a firearm specification, a first degree felony. Judge Jeffrey Reed accepted the guilty plea and sentenced Austin to three years in prison.
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Circle K Robbery - 08-02-2010
The first robbery Lima police handled occurred at 2am today at the Circle K convenience store and gas station on North West Street. Lima police say a black male entered the store and demanded money. No weapon was shown but the encounter between the suspect and the clerk did get physical. The two robberies are not believed to be connected. The Circle K robber was wearing a ski mask. He was described as about 6 foot tall wearing snap on sweat pants.
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Monday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 08-02-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - For the first time, Ohio is indexing its income tax brackets to keep pace with inflation. The state will expand the amount that falls into each income bracket so that more dollars are taxed at lower rates. The Tax Department says individual savings will run from 50 cents to $26.
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Blood Donors Get Social Through Virtual Community
- 08-02-2010
Blood Donating Sites Listed Below
With a presence on Facebook, You Tube, Twitter and Flickr, the American Red Cross provides an array of electronic opportunity for blood donors to build a virtual community. Donors, too, can subscribe to blogs, view photostreams, participate in professional networking services, and listen to podcasts.
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Associated Press
Monday Ohio Headlines - 08-02-2010
AP-OH--Right Now,1030
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
GAS PRICES-OHIO
AAA: Ohio gas drops 8 cents from last week
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio gas prices are down 8 cents from last week and are a nickel cheaper than the national average.
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Toxic Water Conditions Halt The Governor's Cup Regatta - 07-31-2010
The toxic water conditions will halt the influx of tourists that usually take over grand lake for the Governor's Cup Regatta and local business owners are disappointed at the news of this year's cancellation. As one of the largest tourist weekends of the year in Celina, attracting as many as 30 thousand people, the regatta means big business for hotels, restaurants, gas stations and more.
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Congressman John Boehner Visits Grand Lake St. Mary's - 07-31-2010
A U.S. congressman visits Grand Lake St. Mary's to hear more about problems at the toxic algae filled lake. Congressman John Boehner hearing from local government officials, community leaders and key stakeholders to discuss water quality issues at the lake. The discussion, mostly behind closed doors at State Senator Keith Faber's law office dealt with the ongoing efforts to reduce the level of organic materials in the lake.
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Seventh Annual Family Day - 07-31-2010
A local church sets out helps out families in need this morning and receives a big response. The Grace Baptist Church on Fett Avenue held its seventh annual family day, where people began lining up outside the church an hour and a half before the event was scheduled to begin. Family day offers free food clothing and other items to those in need.
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Saturday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 07-31-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say a pilot who died in a small plane crash this week was a Delaware, Ohio, city councilman who once chaired its airport commission. Delaware city spokesman Lee Yoakum says 63-year-old Jim Moore, who died Wednesday, was the Delaware Municipal Airport's biggest cheerleader. He had been flying for more than 30 years.
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Perry Township Police Chief Still Awaits Fate Following Meeting - 07-30-2010
Two of Perry townships three trustees met today for an open work session. One of the topics briefly touched on was the future of Tom Staup as police chief. Kevin Cox and Greg Kessen both said they want the input of the third trustee Norm Capps who couldn't attend today's meeting. They know many people, including Staup want a decision sooner rather than later, but say they will not rush this.
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Work Underway On New Super Wal-Mart In Lima - 07-30-2010
The work to bring a new Super Wal-Mart to Lima's west side has started. On-site workers say crews are in the opening days of clearing the wooded area just to the west of the vacant K-Mart store across the street from Tom Ahl. A Columbus contractor is the primary contractor on the project. R.D. Jones is the local site contractor.
Besides tree removal, retention ponds to control runoff are being built near the back of the property.
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New Rulling In Local Murder Case - 07-30-2010
Allen County Common Pleas court Judge Richard Warren ruling this week the defendant's motion for a more specific bill of particulars has been overruled and dismissed. In layman's terms, the judge rules the state has provided all the information it needs to the defense. The defense wanted the manner of death and time of death, and to inspect the records of the grand jury.
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Midwest Electric Members Donate $13,500 to Area Charities - 07-30-2010
(submitted)
Members of Midwest Electric recently donated $13,500 to 10 west-central Ohio charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Community Connection Fund. Since the program began in 1998, the Midwest Electric Community Connection Fund has provided $606,157 to 423 area projects.
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Associated Press Friday Ohio Headlines - 07-30-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
POLLUTED LAKE-GOVERNOR
Ohio gov. unveiling plans to clean polluted lake
CELINA, Ohio (AP) - Ohio's governor is set to announce what's described as an "action plan" to clear up toxic algae pollution in the state's largest inland lake.
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Breaking News: Governor's Cup Cancelled - 07-30-2010
PRESS RELEASE
CELINA GOVERNORS CUP REGATTA CANCELLED
It is with deep regret and frustration that Myron Buxton and Allen Baskett, Co-Chair’s of the Celina Governors Cup Regatta committee announced today that the 2010
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Early Morning Shooting Leaves Police Baffled - 07-29-2010
Upon arrival police heard gunshots within an apartment at that location. Police secured the perimeter of the building. The Lima Fire Departments ladder truck was used to put police personnel on top of the building to secure any escape routes there. The SWAT team was called in and nearby streets were closed off.
The shooting victim was then located and removed from the apartment. He is 23 year old Christopher Bell. He was taken to St.
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Area Police Chief In Court - 07-29-2010
Tom Staup was charged with three misdemeanor counts after an April first incident at his ex-girlfriends home. Staup entered pleas this week to two of the charges while a third was dismissed. Staup pleads guilty to persistent disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct by intoxication. Lima Municipal Court judge William Lauber put Staup on one year probation, suspended a 30 day jail sentence, fined him 300 dollars and ordered alcohol counseling.
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Ohio Supreme Court Judge Makes Stop In Lima - 07-29-2010
Chief justice Eric Brown was appointed to the high court by governor Ted Strickland in April following the death of Thomas Moyer. Brown is filling Moyer's unexpired term and is up for re-election this fall. Before justice Moyer died, he was exploring the idea of having justices appointed rather than voted into office by Ohio voters. Brown says it's a discussion worth having.
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Marsh Foundation Looking For Alumni - 07-29-2010
To all former students and staff of the Marsh Foundation Children’s Home in Van Wert, OH., on Saturday, 07, August, 2010 starting at 2pm - ? we will be gathering at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds AG building. This will run simultaneously to the on campus Alumni Reunion and the 4th Annual Van Wert Rib Cook-Off. A roof over your heads and a chair will be provided, otherwise, bring your own.
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Associated Press Thursday Ohio Headlines - 07-29-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
OHIO BALLOT ERRORS
More Ohio voting by mail means more mistakes
CLEVELAND (AP) - Elections officials in major Ohio counties say a surge in people voting by mail has been accompanied by a rise in ballot errors that cost time and money.
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Construction and Maintenance Projects
Week of August 2, 2010
- 07-29-2010
(All work will take place during daytime hours Monday through Friday only unless otherwise indicated)
Allen County
Interstate 75 between Fourth Street and Ohio 65 – Traffic restricted to one lane through the work zone Monday and Tuesday of the week for sign and guardrail repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT District 1 bridge and traffic departments.
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Firefighter Promotions In Findlay - 07-29-2010
(submitted)
The Findlay Fire Department recently conducted promotional interviews for the position of Battalion Chief and Captain.Both positions were created by the retirement of Battalion Chief Patrick Ball in 2009.
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Weather Can Change In A Matter Of Minutes - 07-28-2010
In just a matter of minutes the weather can change from blistering sunshine, to downpours and lightning, and a group of St. Marys business leaders learn exactly what to do when the shifts occur. Lightning safety spokesperson Ellen Bryan sharing a few tips with members of the St. Marys rotary club. One fact many club members found surprising lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from the edge of the storm.
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Smith Back In Hancock County Court - 07-28-2010
A Kentucky woman back in a Hancock County court and indicted on drug charges. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized over 15 hundred prescription pain pills from 28 year old Jessica Smith during a routine traffic stop earlier this week. A grand jury returned a two count indictment against Smith. She faces charges of aggravated possession of drugs a second degree felony and possession of drugs a third degree felony.
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Thomas Deemed A Threat To The Community - 07-28-2010
A Lima man busted by the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force earlier this month has been deemed a threat to the community. 37 year old Gary Eugene Thomas is charged with possession of cocaine. On July 16th, the task force raided several Lima properties after a lengthy investigation. A large amount of crack and crack cocaine, three handguns, and a large amount of cash were seized.
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Wednesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 07-28-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
CLEVELAND (AP) - Police say a Cleveland marriage counselor's husband has been charged with aggravated murder in her stabbing death. Maurice Lyons was arrested Monday after his wife, Tonya Hunter, was found stabbed to death in her garage. Hunter's 4-year-old son was found abandoned on a street corner.
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Convicted Arsonist Free On Bond - 07-28-2010
(Submitted)
Re: Man found guilty of two arson fires by a June jury trial was given prison sentence but remains free on a $20,000 cash bond pending the outcome of an appeal which is being filed.
John F.
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Associated Press Wednesday Morning Ohio Headlines - 07-28-2010
Latest Ohio news, sports, business and entertainment:
GOVERNOR'S RACE-LEHMAN
GOP says Strickland took money from Wall Street
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republicans say Ohio's Democratic governor has taken nearly $1.5 million in campaign money from those with ties to the financial industry while attacking the Wall Street ties of his Republican rival.
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It's All About The Money - 07-27-2010
This is not the first time smuggling contraband into a prison has been tried, and it won't be the last. The question is, what is the potential payoff for the person trying to get various items into a prison. Allen County Prosecutor Juergen Waldick says it's all about money. A five dollar pack of cigarettes at the gas station, cost 50 dollars to get it smuggled into prison.
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Hughes Appears In Court - 07-27-2010
The Celina man arrested on Monday attempting to sneak contraband into the Allen Correctional Institution was in court today. 27 year old Christopher Pickens Hughes is charged with attempting to convey drugs onto the grounds of a detention facility, a third degree felony. Pickens Hughes appeared in Lima municipal court for his initial appearance before Judge Ric Workman. Judge Workman set Hughes' bond at 500 thousand dollars with a ten percent privilege.
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A Recently Formed Relationship Results In One Mans Arrest - 07-27-2010
A recently formed relationship between the Shawnee Township Police Department and the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force results in one man's arrest after drugs are found in his home. Members of the task force arrested Matthew Lawrence at his home on Tillamook Trail in Shawnee Township. Law enforcement officials found 60 hits of acid as well marijuana, cash, and other drug related items at the home. Lawrence was arrested on a probation violation.
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Tuesday Evening Associated Press News Minute - 07-27-2010
Here is the latest Ohio news from The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - National Democrats are weighing whether to invest heavily to help their candidate for Ohio's open Senate seat. Lee Fisher faces a 9-1 fundraising disadvantage against Republican Rob Portman. Democrats fear it could take millions just to get Fisher caught up with Portman.
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