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Why isn't the OSHP lobbying to get CARS off the highways?

2:01pm Thursday, July 31, 2003

July 31, 2003 Coshocton Tribune Coshocton man enters guilty plea in road rage case ZANESVILLE -- A Coshocton man arrested earlier this year on allegations that he intentionally crashed his car into other motorists on Ohio 16 entered a guilty plea to amended charges. Matthew Johnson, 20, of North Whitewoman Street, was found guilty of two counts of attempted felonious assault, two counts of...

Tax $$$ at work: Columbus program lets students debate gun bill with lawmakers

10:15am Thursday, July 31, 2003

Thursday, July 31, 2003 THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Eight Columbus Public Schools students attempted yesterday to do what Ohio lawmakers could not — decide whether Ohioans can legally carry concealed weapons. The students were role-playing in front of real senators and representatives as part of a summer leadership program designed to teach them what it’s like to work in the field of law. Each was...

Live in a low crime area? Think your family isn't in danger? Think again.

8:41am Thursday, July 31, 2003

Thu, Jul. 31, 2003 Akron Beacon-Journal Predators could strike again State finds 1,000 sex offenders at risk in inmate review after Wayne girl's murder. Bill to strengthen laws COLUMBUS - The state has identified about 1,000 additional convicted sex offenders at risk of striking again, according to a study done following the rape and slaying of a 14-year-old Wayne County girl. Click on the "Read...

Anti-self defense extremists plead with Taft: ''Keep your promise''

2:21pm Wednesday, July 30, 2003

In case you had any doubts, Ohio's anti-self-defense extremists are not resting until the General Assembly returns from summer break. According to a recent email alert from them, they are creating yet another align="right"> deceptive name for themselves, and have launched a new web-based service to spit out form letters urging citizens to encourage Governor Taft to drop his "support" for House...

Online poll asks who is most to blame for delays on HB12

11:18am Wednesday, July 30, 2003

A new survey has been added to the OFCC PAC website, inquiring as to who is most to blame for delays on HB12. Vote in the upper right-hand corner of the home page, or click here . If you haven't already done so, you can still weigh in on whether or not the Gen. Assembly's failure to pass CCW in '03 effect your vote in '04, by clicking here .

Ohioan helps KY cops nab fleeing probation violator

8:58am Wednesday, July 30, 2003

July 30, 2003 Cincinnati Post A special Kenton County sheriff's squad corralled a probation violator from Cincinnati Tuesday evening in Covington with an assist from a bystander who saw the officers chasing the man. Rodney J. Hail, 31, of East Price Hill, was running from deputies when Patrick Burns of Cincinnati tackled him near the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers, said Col. Ron...

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Letter to the Editor: Senators disregard safety of constituents' kids

4:02pm Tuesday, July 29, 2003

An excellent letter to the editor has been written and published by John A. Unruh of Brookfield, regarding the actions of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee members on HB12. Click on the "Read More..." link below to read the letter. Date July 11, 2003 Section(s) Letters Sen. Marc Dann and his committee in the Ohio Senate erred in amending weapons measure EDITOR: I am writing this letter first...

Dispatch: Victim frustrated with sentences in home invasion

10:22am Tuesday, July 29, 2003

NEWARK, Ohio — A Pataskala man walked out of a Licking County courtroom yesterday, his faith further shaken by a system he believes is too lenient on criminals. Alan Abrams had monitored previous court proceedings for a band of robbers he said terrorized him and his wife during a home invasion last year. align="right"> So far, he’s disappointed by the sentences. Common Pleas Judge Thomas...