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Ohio prepares to privatize some state prisons
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:02:27 -0800
David Kah will report to the same job in the same training kitchen at Ohio's 17-year-old state prison in Marion in January — but much about his life will be changed.
US Figure Skating Championships Results
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:21:39 -0800
3. Kylie Duarte , Cumberland, R.I., and Colin Grafton , North Attleboro, Mass., 144.35 (95.52, 48.83) 4. Jessica Noelle Calalang , Glenview, Ill., and Zack Sidhu, Las Vegas, 134.84 (84.00, 50.84)
Ohio Privatizes Some State Prisons
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:24:46 -0800
Ohio sees big changes to the state prison system. Get the story.
Some Ohio prisons transferred to private vendors
Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:33:54 -0800
MARION, Ohio (AP) - Three Ohio prisons have seen a change in management or operations as part of a consolidation and privatization effort by Gov. John Kasich.
Signature drive to ban dog auctions continues; Senate gets pit bull bill; and Berea gets cupcakes: Animals in the News
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:18:30 -0800
The secretary of state reviewed the 154,082 signatures the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions' 940 volunteers submitted last month and announced Tuesday that 361 more voter signatures are needed before Jan. 20.
Dog's life on a chain may become illegal in Cleveland; cats show off in Parma: Animals in the News
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:59:04 -0800
A proposed ordinance would prohibit tethering animals between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and for longer than three hours a day. Ropes or chains would have to be at least 20 feet long. Tethering would also be banned when heat or tornado warnings have been issued. Choke, prong and ill-fitting collars would not be allowed. And tethered animals would have to have access to shade, dry shelters and tip-proof ...
Ohio prepares to privatize some prisons
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:11:46 -0800
MARION, Ohio -- David Kah will report to the same job in the same training kitchen at Ohio's 17-year-old state prison in Marion in January -- but much about his life will be changed.
Does your dog need a flu shot?: Animals in the News
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:08:22 -0800
The canine influenza vaccine is recommended for dogs most likely to be exposed to the highly contagious virus -- dogs that frequent dog parks, dog daycare centers, boarding kennels, training facilities, veterinary clinics, dog shows and groomers.
Actor Shannon recounts odd way that 'Shelter' was filmed
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:42:22 -0800
TORONTO -- Michael Shannon's memory may be as deep as his talent. Mention City Theatre to the actor and he instantly says, "City. That's the one over on Carson Street there? Yeah, I love Pittsburgh." It's where he appeared in the 2002 American premiere of Adam Rapp's "Blackbird" as a Gulf War veteran, vulnerable but with violence simmering beneath the surface.
A visitor from the past
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:41:57 -0800
A period-costumed Rod Knight re-enacts the life of Justus Warner, the first settler in Liverpool Township, to a group of history buffs Sunday at the Grafton-Midview Public Library in Grafton. Warner was known for starting the Liverpool Salt Works and helping establish Medina County’s first settlement. Knight, who stayed in character for the talk, ... Read More