Saturday, November 16, 2024

DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
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DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

DeWine criticizes GOP advancing transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Republican governor questioned Friday the need for a
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GOP Ohio lawmakers move to pass transgender girl sports ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House Republicans seeking to ban transgender girls from female school sports teams and allow college athletes to be paid for their likeness passed both measures in one bill, jeopardizing the bipartisan support the likeness measure had as separate legislation.
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Ohio Lottery announces 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone on Vax-A-Million days, even if the number isn't familiar. It might be Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on the other end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ohio Lottery announces 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone on Vax-A-Million days, even if the number isn't familiar. It might be Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on the other end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ohio Lottery announces 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone on Vax-A-Million days, even if the number isn't familiar. It might be Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on the other end.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ohio ready to announce 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone Wednesday even if the number isn't familiar. It might be Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on the other end.
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'A whirlwind': 1st Ohio vaccine lottery winners speak out

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The
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Ohio announces 1st $1 million Vax-a-Million lottery winner

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A southwestern Ohio woman won the state's first $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize, while a Dayton-area teen was awarded the first full-ride college scholarship offered by the program, the state announced Wednesday night.
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'A whirlwind': 1st Ohio vaccine lottery winners speak out

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'A whirlwind': 1st Ohio vaccine lottery winners speak out

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ohio announces 1st $1 million Vax-a-Million lottery winner

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A southwestern Ohio woman won the state's first $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize, while a Dayton-area teen was awarded the first full-ride college scholarship offered by the program, the state announced Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ohio announces 1st $1 million Vax-a-Million lottery winner

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A southwestern Ohio woman won the state's first $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize, while a Dayton-area teen was awarded the first full-ride college scholarship offered by the program, the state announced Wednesday night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Ohio to announce 1st winners of Vax-a-Million lottery

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The names of two lucky Ohioans, an adult and a child, will be announced Wednesday night as the first winners of the state's Vax-a-Million incentive prizes which include $1 million for those 18 and older and a full-ride college scholarship for teens.
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EXPLAINER: Ohio offers $1M weekly prize as vaccine incentive

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has made many newsworthy statements in his long political career, but perhaps none has generated such an immediate and intense response as announcing a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships to entice more Ohioans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Ohio offers $1M weekly prize as vaccine incentive

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has made many newsworthy statements in his long political career, but perhaps none has generated such an immediate and intense response as announcing a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships to entice more Ohioans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ohio's million-dollar idea: Lottery prizes for vaccinations

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled a lottery system Wednesday to entice people to get COVID-19 shots, offering a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships in a creative bid to overcome the vaccine hesitancy that remains a stubborn problem across the nation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Ohio offers $1M weekly prize as vaccine incentive

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has made many newsworthy statements in his long political career, but perhaps none has generated such an immediate and intense response as announcing a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships to entice more Ohioans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ohio's million-dollar idea: Lottery prizes for vaccinations

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled a lottery system Wednesday to entice people to get COVID-19 shots, offering a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships in a creative bid to overcome the vaccine hesitancy that remains a stubborn problem across the nation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Ohio's million-dollar idea: Lottery prizes for vaccinations

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled a lottery system Wednesday to entice people to get COVID-19 shots, offering a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships in a creative bid to overcome the vaccine hesitancy that remains a stubborn problem across the nation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

District says it shouldn't have to give workers gun training

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A school district that voted after a deadly shooting to allow employees to be armed argued Tuesday in Ohio’s highest court that they shouldn’t have to first provide police-level training to those workers.
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District says it shouldn't have to give workers gun training

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A school district that voted after a deadly shooting to allow employees to be armed argued Tuesday in Ohio’s highest court that they shouldn’t have to first provide police-level training to those workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

District says it shouldn't have to give workers gun training

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A school district that voted after a deadly shooting to allow employees to be armed argued Tuesday in Ohio’s highest court that they shouldn’t have to first provide police-level training to those workers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio Supreme Court to hear armed school staff training case

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A school district that voted to allow employees to be armed after a deadly shooting is fighting a court ruling that says they must first provide police-level training to those employees.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Union still deciding action on officer fired in Hill's death

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The union that represents Columbus police officers hasn't decided yet whether to formally challenge the firing of the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill on Dec. 22.
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Ohio governor: Trump started fire that threatens democracy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Donald Trump “poured gas on the fire” ahead of the occupation of the U.S. Capitol, fellow Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio said Thursday in his harshest criticism of the president to date.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Order to turn off bodycams part of Andre Hill investigation

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Whether an officer who instructed other officers to turn off their body cameras in the aftermath of Andre Hill’s death violated policy is part of a wide-ranging investigation into Hill’s killing, a city spokesperson said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor: Occupation of US Capitol an 'embarrassment'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday called the occupation of the U.S. Capitol an “embarrassment" that runs counter to actions in a nation of laws. He was joined by several other state leaders in condemning the violence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor: Occupation of US Capitol an 'embarrassment'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday called the occupation of the U.S. Capitol an “embarrassment" that runs counter to actions in a nation of laws. He was joined by several other state leaders in condemning the violence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio to move to 2nd phase of vaccine distribution this month

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Teachers and other school employees, people older than 65, and individuals with severe medical disorders will be included in the second phase of coronavirus vaccine distribution in the state, to start in about two weeks, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.
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Ohio to move to 2nd phase of vaccine distribution this month

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Teachers and other school employees, people older than 65, and individuals with severe medical disorders will be included in the second phase of coronavirus vaccine distribution in the state, to start in about two weeks, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sharpton: Firing officer who killed Andre Hill is not enough

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The life of Andre Hill was commemorated Tuesday morning as family and lawmakers called for justice to be brought against the white Columbus police officer who fatally shot the 47-year-old days before Christmas.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Enough is enough': Ohio lawmakers, family honor Andre Hill

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As light snow fell around the Ohio church Tuesday morning, Andre Hill’s family, friends and strangers angry about his death — clad in their Sunday best and Black Lives Matter masks — walked in to honor his life.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

95-year-old interrupts mask making by surviving COVID-19

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic began, Miriam Looker sprang into action at the behest of her stepson, a central Ohio doctor.
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Ohio governor signs gun bill eliminating duty to retreat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An individual’s duty to retreat before using force has been eliminated in Ohio under a gun rights bill signed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday despite the governor's vocal concerns that GOP lawmakers were ignoring his own legislation proposed following the 2019 mass shooting in …
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95-year-old interrupts mask making by surviving COVID-19

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic began, Miriam Looker sprang into action at the behest of her stepson, a central Ohio doctor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

95-year-old interrupts mask making by surviving COVID-19

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic began, Miriam Looker sprang into action at the behest of her stepson, a central Ohio doctor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

95-year-old interrupts mask making by surviving COVID-19

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic began, Miriam Looker sprang into action at the behest of her stepson, a central Ohio doctor.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Andre Hill's loved ones mourn loss of 'a chess-playing mind'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In late May, Andre Hill and his roommate Donyell Bryant watched in shock, along with the nation, the video of a Minneapolis police officer pressing his knee on George Floyd’s neck for minutes, even as Floyd pleaded that he couldn’t breathe.
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Chief: Police didn't show care for Andre Hill after shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In the minutes that ticked by after a police officer shot Andre Hill inside his friend’s garage, officers scoured the driveway for shell casings, strung crime scene tape around the house and blocked off the street.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Police didn't help Andre Hill for 5 minutes after shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Multiple police officers stood by for several minutes without offering any first aid to Andre Hill after he was shot by another officer, according to bodycam footage released Thursday.
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Inmate who survived execution attempt dies; COVID suspected

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio death row inmate who survived an attempt to execute him by lethal injection in 2009 died Monday of possible complications of COVID-19, the state prisons system said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Police observed no threats from Andre Hill before shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An officer on the scene of the fatal shooting of Andre Hill in Ohio’s capital city last week didn’t perceive any threats and didn’t see a gun, contrary to a mistaken claim by the fellow officer who killed Hill, according to records released Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Video released in police killing of Black man holding phone

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Body camera footage released Wednesday shows Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, emerging from a garage and holding up a cellphone in his left hand seconds before he is fatally shot by a Columbus police officer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Video released in police shooting of Black man holding phone

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Body camera footage released Wednesday shows Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, emerging from a garage and holding up a cellphone in his left hand seconds before he is fatally shot by a Columbus police officer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio: Probe of fatal shooting by police seeks 'whole truth'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state investigation into the fatal shooting by Columbus police of a Black man holding a cellphone must seek “the whole truth,” the Ohio attorney general said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ohio judge pulled from cases over coronavirus concerns

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge who failed to adopt written rules for mask wearing and other coronavirus prevention measures has been removed from two cases by the chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mayor: Body cam not activated in police killing of Black man

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A police officer who shot and killed a Black man holding a cell phone in Ohio's capital city early Tuesday did not activate his body camera beforehand, and dash cameras on the officers' cruiser were also not activated, city officials said.
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Lawmakers push abortion restrictions, gun rights expansion

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers have sent bills to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that would increase abortion restrictions, expand gun rights and ban the execution of the severely mentally ill.
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Lawmakers push abortion restrictions, gun rights expansion

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers have sent bills to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that would increase abortion restrictions, expand gun rights and ban the execution of the severely mentally ill.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

5 years and counting: Ex-treasure hunter still stuck in jail

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former deep-sea treasure hunter is about to mark his fifth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing coins made from gold found in an historic shipwreck.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

U.S. marshal calls his post-shooting remarks 'premature'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A U.S. marshal said Friday that his description of the fatal shooting of a Black man by a white sheriff's deputy as justified was premature and based on insufficient information.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Police promise 'safe, peaceful' marches after Ohio shooting

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio's capital city promised Friday to facilitate safe and peaceful demonstrations this weekend over the shooting death of a Black man by a white sheriff's deputy, while noting body cameras will be worn to record all interactions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor extends overnight curfew into new year

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's overnight curfew will be extended into the new year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday as he urged residents to do everything possible to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus during the Christmas season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor extends overnight curfew into new year

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's overnight curfew will be extended into the new year, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday as he urged residents to do everything possible to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus during the Christmas season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Family: Ohio deputy shot Black man in the back several times

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A preliminary autopsy report of a Black man killed by an Ohio deputy last week showed clear signs of him being shot in the back multiple times, an attorney for the victim's family said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Unemployment overpayments create new headaches for Ohioans

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As the state distributed billions in unemployment compensation during the pandemic, some errors led to overpayments that created headaches for laid-off Ohioans already feeling the stress of long-term and unexpected unemployment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mother of Black man killed by Ohio deputy: 'I want answers'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mother of a Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy demanded answers Wednesday to her son's death, saying he'd done nothing wrong and was returning from the dentist with sandwiches for his family when he was killed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mother of Black man killed by Ohio deputy: 'I want answers'

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mother of a Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy demanded answers Wednesday to her son's death, saying he'd done nothing wrong and was returning from the dentist with sandwiches for his family when he was killed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Multiple gunshot wounds' killed Black man shot by deputy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Black man shot by an Ohio sheriff's deputy died from multiple gunshot wounds in his torso, a coroner said Wednesday citing preliminary autopsy results.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text

Against the backdrop of a pandemic’s blight and wounds from an acrimonious election, a group of acclaimed actors on Sunday staged an online reading of a religious text with remarkable relevance to the current moment: the Book of Job.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor: Lethal injection no longer execution option

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lethal injection is no longer an option for Ohio executions, and lawmakers must choose a different method of capital punishment before any inmates can be put to death in the future, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text

Against the backdrop of a pandemic’s blight and wounds from an acrimonious election, a group of acclaimed actors on Sunday staged an online reading of a religious text with remarkable relevance to the current moment: the Book of Job.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text

Against the backdrop of a pandemic’s blight and wounds from an acrimonious election, a group of acclaimed actors on Sunday staged an online reading of a religious text with remarkable relevance to the current moment: the Book of Job.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text

Against the backdrop of a pandemic’s blight and wounds from an acrimonious election, a group of acclaimed actors on Sunday staged an online reading of a religious text with remarkable relevance to the current moment: the Book of Job.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Woman who fled business fraud sentencing seeks early release

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman who fled the United States for Mexico ahead of her sentencing in one of the biggest corporate fraud cases in decades is asking for early release from prison, citing poor health and fear of contracting the coronavirus behind bars.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Woman who fled business fraud sentencing seeks early release

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman who fled the United States for Mexico ahead of her sentencing in one of the biggest corporate fraud cases in decades is asking for early release from prison, citing poor health and fear of contracting the coronavirus behind bars.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor sees growing criticism from fellow Republicans

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For months, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine steered cleared of second-guessing President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican, despite their polar-opposite responses to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In cities across US, voters support more police oversight

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in communities across the country approved measures on Election Day toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies, including some that took years to reach the ballot but grew in urgency after global protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In cities across US, voters support more police oversight

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in communities across the country approved measures on Election Day toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies, including some that took years to reach the ballot but grew in urgency after global protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

In cities across US, voters support more police oversight

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in communities across the country approved measures on Election Day toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies, including some that took years to reach the ballot but grew in urgency after global protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

In cities nationwide, voters sanction more police oversight

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters in communities across the country approved measures on Election Day toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies, including some that took years to reach the ballot but grew in urgency after global protests over racial injustice and police brutality.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Officials issue stay-at-home advisories in 3 Ohio cities

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Residents of several big Ohio's cities and their surrounding counties should stay at home as much as possible and not have guests inside their homes, including on Thanksgiving Day, according to the stay-at-home advisories issued Wednesday by public health directors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor orders 3-week retail curfew to slow virus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced a three-week retail curfew running from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to slow the spread of the coronavirus as cases stay at near-record high levels.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Ohio Republican governor tweaked by Trump, praised by Biden

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine found himself on the receiving end of criticism by President Donald Trump and praise by President-Elect Joe Biden on Monday, with the result being an early focus on the 2022 elections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Relative of 8 slaying victims files wrongful death lawsuit

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man who lost several relatives in the killings of eight people in southern Ohio four years ago filed a wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the suspects, saying he wants to be sure none of them receive financial gain from the crime.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ohio court rejects request for Dayton gunman school records

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A request by several media groups for the school records of the man who gunned down nine people in Dayton last year was rejected Thursday by the Ohio Supreme Court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

2 Ohio political operatives plead guilty in bribery probe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio political operatives pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that they conspired as part of what another defendant called an “unholy alliance” aimed at
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

2 Ohio political operatives plead guilty in bribery probe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio political operatives pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that they conspired as part of what another defendant called an “unholy alliance” aimed at
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ohio political operatives to plead guilty in bribery probe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio political operatives plan to plead guilty to charges that they conspired as part of what another defendant called an “unholy alliance” aimed at
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

1-year sentence for angry fan who made football game threat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A California man’s threats to harm college football players because they beat his favored team epitomized “fandom spiraled out of control,” something that can't be ignored in the age of mass shootings, a federal judge said Tuesday as he handed down a sentence of one year …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

1-year sentence for angry fan who made football game threat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A California man’s threats to harm college football players because they beat his favored team epitomized “fandom spiraled out of control,” something that can't be ignored in the age of mass shootings, a federal judge said Tuesday as he handed down a sentence of one year …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ohio governor has been pleading for action on gun violence

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As Gov. Mike DeWine uses his twice-weekly bully pulpit to detail Ohio's fight against the coronavirus, the Republican chief executive has also continued his so-far unsuccessful crusade against gun violence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

1-year sentence for angry fan who made football game threat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A California man’s threats to harm college football players because they beat his favored team epitomized “fandom spiraled out of control,” something that can't be ignored in the age of mass shootings, a federal judge said Tuesday as he handed down a sentence of one year …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Government seeks 15-month sentence in football game threat

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A California man’s anger over his sports teams’ setbacks went far beyond the average fan’s emotions and must be punished with time in prison, the government said ahead of the man's sentencing in federal court.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Ohio governor pleads for legislative action on gun violence

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At some point during Gov. Mike DeWine's Tuesday briefing on Ohio's fight against the coronavirus, the Republican chief executive will also continue his so-far unsuccessful crusade against gun violence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats hope to break Republican hold on Ohio high court

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic challengers are hoping to upend Republicans' majority on the Ohio Supreme Court in a pair of races this November that feature familiar debates over the role justices should play in interpreting state law.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For many, it's not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For many, it's not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For many, it's not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For many, it's not Christmas without the dance of Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ohio school closure extended; FDA OKs mask-sanitizing system

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday extended the Ohio schools' shutdown order until May 1 to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, while a federal judge said a state ban on elective surgery was unconstitutional if it prevented abortions from being carried out.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers approve bill addressing coronavirus Ohio impact

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mandatory state testing for schools would be ditched this year and Ohioans who didn't vote in the March 17 primary would have until April 28 to cast an absentee ballot under emergency legislation approved Wednesday by Ohio lawmakers to address the impact of the coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ohio OKs 2,000 child care sites, revises medical pot rules

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — About 2,000 child care centers have been approved so far under a special “pandemic” license, while lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation to address the widespread impact of the coronavirus. A look at virus-related developments in Ohio on Wednesday:
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Stay home order to take effect; jobs claims at historic high

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state's “stay at home” order takes effect at midnight, cases top 440, and lawmakers prepare for a mid-week session to address everything from school testing to elections. A look at coronavirus-related developments in Ohio on Monday:
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ohio governor, an early lone wolf on virus, wins wide praise

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A week before Ohio recorded any coronavirus cases, Gov. Mike DeWine delivered his first warning, banning spectators from an international fitness and bodybuilding festival that brings in more than $50 million for the state's largest city.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Abortion, immigration changes among new laws for 2012

Girls seeking abortions in New Hampshire must first tell their parents or a judge, some employers in Alabama must verify new workers' U.S. residency, and California students will be the first in the country to receive mandatory lessons about the contributions of gays and lesbians under state laws set to …
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Documents: 'Pill mill' was corrupt drug den

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

3rd body possibly tied to Craigslist ad identified

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New bodies could bring Ohio Craigslist toll to 3

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Did Craigslist ad lead to murder?

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

FDA helps states get execution drug

The Food and Drug Administration, which has long maintained that it has nothing to do with drugs used in executions, has quietly helped Arizona and California obtain a scarce type of anesthetic so the states could continue putting inmates to death.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO