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Appellate court denies defendant's request to certify district conflict

KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

The 10th District Court of Appeals denied a South Columbus man's motion seeking an order from the court certifying an interdistrict conflict as it related to his not guilty plea by reason of insanity after having been indicted on felony count of non-support of dependents. Read More of "Appellate court denies defendant's request to certify district conflict"
Date Published: November 30, 2010

The self-imposed 30-day respite on the reorganization of portions of The University of Toledos academic areas has elapsed, and President Lloyd Jacobs, Interim Provost William McMillen and Chancellor Jeffrey Gold are taking steps to begin full implementation. Read More of "First steps in academic reorganization announced"

Senator seeks to ensure stable water rates while improving water quality

TIFFANY L. PARKS, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Based on a piece of legislation that recently passed in Kentucky, Sen. Tim Schaffer has drafted a bill that seeks to ensure stable water rates for consumers and businesses while improving water quality throughout the state. Read More of "Senator seeks to ensure stable water rates while improving water quality"

New governor, state deficit among major issues for Ohio Farm Bureau

RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

When about 1,000 of Ohio's agriculture leaders convene in Columbus early next month, one of the topics that's expected to be discussed is the impact new Gov.-elect John Kasich will have on the industry. Read More of "New governor, state deficit among major issues for Ohio Farm Bureau"

Holiday shopping season expected to be best one for Ohio businesses since 2007

Holiday shopping in Ohio is expected to increase 2.5 percent this year, according to a new report. "It's pretty comparable to the national level," said Jeff Rexhausen, associate director of research at the Economics Center for Education and Research at the University of Cincinnati. Read More of "Holiday shopping season expected to be best one for Ohio businesses since 2007"

Proposed legislation focuses on prisoners' access to integrated mental health care

Sen. Bill Seitz has introduced a measure into the Ohio General Assembly calling for a demonstration project for improved and efficient access to integrated mental health care in the state's correctional facilities. Read More of "Proposed legislation focuses on prisoners' access to integrated mental health care"
Date Published: November 29, 2010

Art Exhibition Highlights Student Work at Owens Findlay-area Campus, Nov. 29 Dec. 10

Owens Community College students will have the opportunity to showcase their many artistic talents as the Findlay-area Campus hosts its annual Fall Student Art Exhibition titled Our Best Yet in the Library Gallery, Nov. 29 Dec. 10. Read More of "Art Exhibition Highlights Student Work at Owens Findlay-area Campus, Nov. 29 Dec. 10"

Value of minerals extracted last year in Ohio decreased by 20 percent from 2008

Minerals extracted from Ohio last year were worth a combined 20 percent less than they were in 2008, according to a new Ohio Department of Natural Resources report. Read More of "Value of minerals extracted last year in Ohio decreased by 20 percent from 2008"

Cardinal Health acquires N.Y. pharm distributor for $1.3 billion Read More of "Business Briefs"

Court denies sex offender's claim of 8th Amendment violation

A Cincinnati federal appeals court upheld the two, concurrent 10-year sentences imposed upon a 62-year-old Connecticut man who traveled to Ohio to have sex with a minor, despite the man's claim the sentences are in violation of the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Read More of "Court denies sex offender's claim of 8th Amendment violation"
Date Published: November 26, 2010

Ohio climbs to 25th in report ranking state business climates

A new report ranks Ohio 25th in the nation when it comes to overall business climate, an improvement of 16 spots from the report's 2008 edition. Read More of "Ohio climbs to 25th in report ranking state business climates"

Court: Stop reasonable, suppression of evidence denial OK

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals found that the U.S. District Court ruled correctly in denying a man's motion to suppress evidence relative to his conviction on a count of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine stemming from a traffic stop. Read More of "Court: Stop reasonable, suppression of evidence denial OK"

Owens Black Student Union Raises Diabetes Awareness During Third Annual Red Carpet Fashion Show, Dec. 3

Area residents are invited to experience the latest in glamour, fashion, dance and music in support of diabetes awareness and research as Owens Community Colleges Black Student Union presents its third annual Red Carpet Fashion Show on Friday, Dec. 3. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Read More of "Owens Black Student Union Raises Diabetes Awareness During Third Annual Red Carpet Fashion Show, Dec. 3"

A decision out of the 10th District Court of Appeals last week upholds Ohio's Smoke Free Act requiring Zeno's of the Victorian Village neighborhood of Columbus to abide by the smoking ban. The ruling supports the case against Zeno's filed by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Alvin D. Jackson M.D. in August 2009. Read More of "10th District Court reaffirms smoke free act"

Cordray and Commerce welcome action on alcoholic energy drinks

U.S. FDA letters effectively restrict drinks; Commerce also reaches voluntary ban on distribution

Two new developments last week at the state and federal levels promise to help eliminate the availability and use of dangerous alcoholic energy drinks (AEDs) in Ohio. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control joined together in announcing both an action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will effectively restrict the distribution of drinks such as brands Four Loko and Joose nationwide, as well as an agreement reached by the Division of Liquor Control with the manufacturer and supplier of these drinks to stop distribution of these products in Ohio. These courses of action complement each other and combine to help ensure that these AEDs will no longer be sold in Ohio. Read More of "Cordray and Commerce welcome action on alcoholic energy drinks"

Directed verdict in favor of township appropriate, 10th District judges rule

A New Rome couple was unable to convince a Franklin County appellate panel that a common pleas court judgment resulting from a dispute arising over repair of a sanitary sewer situated on the property should be reversed, a 10th District Court of Appeals decision detailed last week. Read More of "Directed verdict in favor of township appropriate, 10th District judges rule"
Date Published: November 25, 2010

6th Circuit upholds finding that inmate defaulted claims in state court

A Cincinnati federal appeals court upheld a U.S. District Court ruling that found a federal inmate defaulted on his claims in state court and, therefore, could not advance a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court. Read More of "6th Circuit upholds finding that inmate defaulted claims in state court"

Attorney Services Fund shows nearly $16 million in income and revenue

At the end of the fiscal year, the Supreme Court of Ohio's Attorney Services Fund reported income and revenue in excess of $15.7 million with a little less than half having been spent on disciplinary expenses, funding for the Client's Security Fund and administration of the court's Attorney Services Division. Read More of "Attorney Services Fund shows nearly $16 million in income and revenue"

Home sale prices drop regionally despite some gains at national level

Home prices in each of Ohio's eight largest metropolitan areas tumbled during the third quarter of 2010, selling at an average of 7.5 percent less per market, according to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors. Read More of "Home sale prices drop regionally despite some gains at national level"

The Bowling Green Philharmonia will present its final concert of the fall season at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, director of orchestral activities, will conduct the performance, which will include works by Samuel Adler, Samuel Barber and Hector Berlioz. Read More of "BGSU Philharmonia gives final fall concert"

Courts' role in Nazi Germany discussed at Supreme Court Lecture Series

A United States Holocaust Memorial Museum historian told an audience on Tuesday, November 16th, at the Supreme Court of Ohio that pre-World War II German courts set the stage for Nazi atrocities by falling for promises of restoring order, professionalism and judges authority. Read More of "Courts' role in Nazi Germany discussed at Supreme Court Lecture Series"
Date Published: November 24, 2010

Quincy, Mass. Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many cooking fires as an average day. Thats according to statistics by the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which also found that cooking equipment fires are still the leading cause of U.S. home fires and fire injuries, and the third leading cause of fire deaths. On Thanksgiving 2008, U.S. fire departments responded to 1,300 home cooking fires compared to 420 such fires on an average day. Read More of "Thanksgiving top day for cooking fires"

Ohio's popular deer-gun season opens November 29

Donation of extra venison - at no cost to the hunter - is encouraged for Ohioans in need

Ohio's popular deer-gun season opens statewide on Monday, November 29, offering hunters a full week to harvest a whitetail. The upcoming season will again include an extra weekend of gun hunting on December 18-19, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Read More of "Ohio's popular deer-gun season opens November 29"

Protect your holiday purchases

Before you shop for the holidays, understand existing insurance coverage and store-offered extended warranties

As Thanksgiving approaches, many consumers are making their holiday gift lists and keeping an eye out for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, especially for items like flat-screen televisions, exercise equipment, gaming consoles and computers. You may be excited about bagging a bargain, but before youre asked if you want extra protection at the check-out, you might also want to know if youre already covered for damage or loss. Read More of "Protect your holiday purchases"

Fish and Wildlife Service seeks proposals from states for FY 2011 endangered species grants

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in obtaining federal financial assistance to acquire land or conduct planning efforts for endangered species conservation. For fiscal year (FY) 2011, the Presidents budget request for the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund includes approximately $85 million in grant funding for conservation planning activities and habitat acquisition benefitting federally protected species. Proposals must be submitted to the appropriate Service regional offices by January 18, 2011. Read More of "Fish and Wildlife Service seeks proposals from states for FY 2011 endangered species grants"