August 28, 2009

Ohio Public Safety Chief, Patrol Boss, Both Resign

The head of Ohio’s Public Safety Department and one of his top aides, the chief of the highway patrol, have both announced they are stepping down.


August 20, 2009

Educators Prepare For School Year, New Challenges

Dublin City Schools staff members meet to talk about and prepare for new challenges.


August 18, 2009

Lottery Panel Says Yes To Proposed Slots Rules

The Ohio Lottery Commission has approved proposed rules on racetrack slot machines that have drawn criticism from church leaders.

Ohio Executes Murder-For-Hire Triggerman

Ohio executes the triggerman in a 1995 murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old woman and severely injured her son.


August 17, 2009

Ohio Murder-For-Hire Triggerman Awaits Execution

The triggerman in a murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old woman and wounded her son has arrived at the state death house in southern Ohio.


August 14, 2009

Strickland Denies Mercy In Murder-For-Hire Case

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has denied clemency for the triggerman in a 1995 murder-for-hire scheme, overriding the state parole board’s recommendation for mercy.

Keno Revenue Comes Up Short

The Ohio Lottery says its newest game fell far short of revenue projects in its first full year, another blow to Gov. Ted Strickland’s plan to balance the state budget.


August 13, 2009

Ohio Lab Protests Loss Of DNA Contract With State

An Ohio lab that lost its contract with the state for DNA testing wants Gov. Ted Strickland to review a state agency’s decision to award the work to a North Carolina company.

Ohio Lottery Details Proposed Slot Rules

Ohio officials want some fast action by horse racetracks seeking video slot machines, as outlined in rules proposed Wednesday by Gov. Ted Strickland’s administration and the Ohio Lottery.


August 12, 2009

Condemned Ohio Man Killed Mother Of Man Targeted

The intended victim of a murder-for-hire in northeast Ohio survived, but his mother was killed in a 1995 crime that sent the shooter to death row.  Governor Ted Strickland must decide whether to accept the parole board’s recommendation to spare his life.


August 11, 2009

Judge To Ohio: Hands Off Tobacco Money

A judge has permanently barred Ohio authorities from spending roughly $250 million in anti-tobacco funds on other programs and balancing the state budget.


August 10, 2009

Strickland Names New Ohio Lottery Director

Strickland announces the appointment of Kathleen Burke as the Ohio Lottery Commission executive director.


August 08, 2009

Governor Joins Sportsmen’s Caucus

Governor Ted Strickland has joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, a group that aims to promote the interests of hunters, anglers and wildlife professionals. 


August 06, 2009

Men’s Names Removed From Ohio Women’s Event Flier

Ohio’s leading team of elected officials, both men, have removed their names from publicity materials for an upcoming women’s summit.

Dublin Man Sentenced For Promoting Minor As Prostitute

A former member of Governor Strickland’s cabinet soon will be headed to prison on charges related to prostitution.

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