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Castro case exposes gaps in Ohio law
Cleveland kidnapping suspect Ariel Castro escaped without scrutiny for years — and remained in his job as a public school bus driver — despite an extensive history of violence that included threats to neighbors, physical abuse and a troubling incident involving a special-education student.Castro was fired in November 2012 for ...
Clark County Memorial Day parade set
Clyde Parsons didn’t win any medals during his year in Vietnam — which makes him perfect to be grand marshal of Clark County’s annual Memorial Day parade set for 9 a.m. May 27.The Springfield resident represents the majority of men and women who’ve served their country in time of war.“I ...
Clark commission opposes state plan
Clark County commissioners have signed a resolution opposing a proposed amendment to the state budget that would allow county recorders to seek additional funding for equipment expenses.Under the proposed amendment, commissioners would have to pay up to $8 for each document filed to fund the technology needs of county recorders, ...
Local restaurant growth continues
Springfield is on pace to have more restaurant openings this year than each of the past three years, a sign of the rapidly improving restaurant market in Ohio.So far, five new restaurants have opened in 2013: two Japanese steakhouses, Create a Crepe Cafe in Upper Valley mall, Planet Pressnell and ...
Probe Begins After Conn. Commuter Trains Crash
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent about 70 people to the hospital, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested Northeast Corridor. (May 18)
Police headlines
Man arrested on domestic chargesArttice J. Turner, 34, of 17 Memorial Place was placed in Clark County Jail early Friday morning on charges of domestic violence and assault.A 43-year-old woman he knows accused him of grabbing her, throwing her to the ground and dragging her back to his apartment as ...
NTSB Begins Investigation Into Conn. Train Crash
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, as well as officials are from the NTSB briefed reporters Saturday morning on a major train crash left dozens hurt. (May 18)
Police ask for help with recent car thefts
Police are asking for help after two vehicles were stolen from within the village in as many days, according to officers.Officers believe a 1998 green Honda vehicle was taken from 201 South Main St. Friday morning around 10 a.m., police said.The vehicle was later located in the village of Russells ...
Multiple Clark pileups keep I-70 closed for hours
Three crashes shut down Interstate 70 in Clark County twice on Friday, and authorities said heavy fog coupled with congested traffic trying to exit for an antiques show likely played a role. The first crash involved 14 vehicles — three tractor-trailers and 11 cars — on eastbound I-70 near the ...
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