Indiana residents who’ve had felony convictions expunged from their criminal records are eligible, in most circumstances, to again buy and obtain a license to carry guns. The legal opinion responded to a question from an Indiana State Police lawyer about the gun rights of people who’ve had criminal charges removed …
Read More »Crash On 15
Everyone is okay after a two car crash at Ohio 15 and Ohio 576. Officials say a pickup turned onto County Road I…and into a pickup, heading south on 576. The six people in the second vehicle, including a few kids, were treated at the scene and released. The driver …
Read More »Injury Accident In GT
A Michigan man is hurt in a solo crash in Gorham Township. Troopers say a semi, with Tonin Beleshi of Sterling Heights behind the wheel, went off the left side of the road on Highway 20 at County Road 22. The big rig then overturns into a power pole. Beleshi …
Read More »Holcomb Touts Ed Boost
Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb says last year’s historic unprecedented education spending increase is just now finding its way to teacher paychecks. Holcomb says the raises were negotiated district by district between September 15 and November 15. He tells reporters his goal is to put Hoosier teacher pay in the top …
Read More »OH Heroes Remembered In WH Message
Six police officers, who responded to an Ohio mass shooting over the summer, are included in the White House holiday message. A one-minute video tweeted by the First Lady, shows images of the six officers, as they were honored at the White House in September, where they received the medal …
Read More »Young Pushes For Judges
A Republican U.S. senator from Indiana is urging Congress to add two judges to one of the nation’s most overworked federal courts, but district judge appointments have stalled due to the upcoming presidential election. The District Court for the Southern District of Indiana is the state’s most overworked and ranks …
Read More »Fatal Crash In Van Wert Co
Two people are dead and two others injured in a Van Wert County car crash on State Route 49. Officials tell reporters Brandon Lee, of Lima, was on 49. At the same time, Nadia Truman, of Parma Heights, was westbound on 30. As Lee approached the intersection at U.S. 30, …
Read More »John, Finney Face The Court
Two Williams County residents are indicted by a grand jury in Defiance County. Brandon John, and Nicholas Finney, both of West Unity, face felony theft charges. Prosecutors say on Dec. 1 they both stole property valued at over $1,000 from a business on North Clinton Street in Defiance. John was …
Read More »New Marijuana Petitions Requested
The state Medical Board is accepting new petitions through the end of the year from those seeking to add illnesses as qualifying conditions for physicians to recommend medical marijuana to Ohio patients. The board continues to take the position that once an illness is added to the list of approved …
Read More »A New Way To Stay Healthy
Biking and walking would be made bigger priorities under a plan approved by a regional Ohio transportation agency. Goals of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study include balancing recreational opportunities with healthy travel options and safety. The group does research for northeastern Ohio. The study’s 38-page plan puts a priority …
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