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Supreme Court of Ohio hears arguments in medical malpractice suit, considers state securities law
Kathleen Maloney and Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 22nd, heard four oral arguments, consisting of a medical malpractice lawsuit, a federal court’s question about the state securities law, and two disciplinary cases.
Date Published: May 31, 2018
OBWC employee improperly disposed of evidence
Ohio Inspector General
The Ohio Inspector General issued a report of investigation recently after receiving a notification from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) that Industrial Safety Hygienist Maria Rupert was disciplined for improperly collecting and discarding a safety vest obtained from an accident scene.
Date Published: May 31, 2018
Akron man sentenced to life in prison for role in methamphetamine conspiracy
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
An Akron man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute more than a kilogram of methamphetamine.
Date Published: May 31, 2018
Kasich and BWC propose $1.5 billion rebate for Ohio employers
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Gov. John R. Kasich and the top executive for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) recently proposed giving Ohio employers $1.5 billion in premium rebates this summer, expanding workers' comp savings for employers to $8 billion since 2011.
Date Published: May 31, 2018
Alberto J. Mora to lead ABA global programs
American Bar Association
Alberto J. Mora, senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, has been named associate executive director for global programs at the American Bar Association and director of the ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI), effective May 21.
Date Published: May 30, 2018
Ohio may give taxpayers option of getting refunds via bank cards
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A little less than a month after the 2017 state income tax filing deadline, a committee in the Ohio House of Representatives has taken up a measure to allow electronic tax filers the option to receive their refunds by prepaid bank cards.
Date Published: May 30, 2018
Survey: Columbus among the most expensive hotel rooms in the Midwest
BRANDON KLEIN, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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For travelers, Columbus ranks as one of most expensive cities to get a hotel room, according to a new survey.
Date Published: May 30, 2018
Akron man arrested and charged for launching denial of service attacks that shut down web sites for city of Akron and Akron Police Department
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
An Akron man was arrested this morning and charged in federal court for launching denial of service attacks that shut down web sites for the city of Akron and the Akron Police Department.
Date Published: May 29, 2018
Take your own first 529 steps
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
As you proudly watch your child learn to walk across the floor, you start thinking about how quickly she’s growing. And it hits you, college will be coming up quick, too! Start saving for her higher education expenses as soon as possible and use a 529 plan to place those funds for all the tax advantages it offers. Here are some of your own steps to take.
Date Published: May 29, 2018
Ohio man sentenced for threatening congressman
The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of Ohio
E. Stanley Hoff, 69, of Westerville, was sentenced in U.S. District Court recently to 40 months in prison for threatening to assault and murder a United States official.
Date Published: May 29, 2018
Ohio's tourism industry keeps growing with record number of visitors in 2017
RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Ohio may not be a hot tourist destination the likes of Florida, California or Hawaii, but the state's travel industry continues to see significant growth, according to new figures released by TourismOhio.
Date Published: May 29, 2018
ECOT inflated time claimed for students, failed to document time spent learning, audit finds
Ohio Auditor of State
Auditor Yost refers findings to U.S. Attorney, county prosecutor for potential prosecution
Date Published: May 28, 2018
ODNR reminds people to leave wildlife in the wild
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The spring season has arrived, offering many opportunities for Ohioans to help protect young wildlife. Each year, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) officials offer this simple advice: enjoy wildlife from a distance, and leave young animals alone. Wild animals are born to live their lives in the wild, and sometimes good intentions can hurt their chances of survival.
Date Published: May 28, 2018
Give back. Go forward. Engage at every age
John Ratliff, Ohio Department of Aging
Ohio Department of Aging
The GIVEback. GOforward. (GBGF) program – a joint effort of the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Ohio Department of Aging – perfectly embodies the theme of Older Americans Month. “Engage at Every Age” emphasizes the importance of being active and involved, while GBGF gives adults 60 and older the opportunity to do just that – staying active through volunteering and staying involved in their community through their service.
Date Published: May 28, 2018
ODNR to provide Lake Erie property owners expedited shore protection permit opportunity
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Free temporary shore structure permits now available
Date Published: May 28, 2018
Cleveland man pleads guilty to stealing $77,000 in federal grants designed to help Native Americans
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
A Cleveland man pleaded guilty to stealing more than $77,000 in federal grants designed to help Native Americans.
Date Published: May 25, 2018
Supreme Court of Ohio upholds denial of tax credits for heavy vehicle maker
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court recently affirmed the ruling of the state tax commissioner and the Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) that heavy-vehicle maker Navistar is not entitled to $27 million in commercial activity tax credits.
Date Published: May 25, 2018
OSU researchers: New pig virus potential threat to humans
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A pig virus that in a lab setting can infect the cultured cells of people, in addition to other species, is the subject of a new Ohio State University-Utrecht University study focussing on intraspecial transmission.
Date Published: May 25, 2018
Ohio's new campaign urges consumers to rethink fun and alcohol
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Forget Lowenbrau's iconic beer jingle from 40 years ago: "Here's to good friends. Tonight is kind of special ..."
Date Published: May 25, 2018
Probate court must consider domestic court proceedings before granting adoption
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
A probate court’s authority to grant an adoption is blocked when an issue of paternity is pending in another court. But the court is not impeded if a “parenting matter,” such as a parenting time dispute, is pending, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.
Date Published: May 24, 2018
Give the littlest grads the gift of college
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
“Pomp and Circumstance” swells as the sounds of rustling gowns and shuffling feet fill the air. The whole audience waits in eager anticipation with outstretched arms with cameras at the ready. Suddenly you see them, with tassels swaying on their paper plate “mortar boards,” crossing the stage to receive their mini diplomas. At the end of the ceremony, they are moving up to… kindergarten! Overwhelmed with pride, you think, “Wow, they are growing up so fast.” And then you realize, “Wow, they are growing up SO fast!”
Date Published: May 24, 2018
Ohioan sentenced to 15 years in prison for receiving four pounds of methamphetamine through USPS
The United States Attorneys Office Northern District of Ohio
A Richmond Heights man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for receiving more than four pounds of methamphetamine from California, and a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for diverting packages of drugs and delivering them to him.
Date Published: May 24, 2018
Ohio facility jumps on growing popularity of parkour
BRANDON KLEIN, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Richard Skowronski said he often cringes when he sees how mainstream media represents parkour.
Date Published: May 24, 2018
Grand jury returns tax charges against celebrity manager in relation to OXYwater case
The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of Ohio
A federal grand jury has charged Kevin R. Foster, 42, of Montclair, N.J. with charges related to a fraud scheme in a second superseding indictment returned recently.
Date Published: May 23, 2018
Competing dining dog bills advance in Ohio House, Senate
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Legislation that would allow dog lovers around the Buckeye State to take their canine friends with them to a favorite outdoor dining spot continue to course through each house of the Ohio Legislature.
Date Published: May 23, 2018
