Counties with the 50 highest divorce ratesA look at the 50 counties with the highest divorce rates in the country, according to census figures released this week. Greenpeace activists arrested in Pittsburgh G-20 protest; hang banner, dangle off bridgePITTSBURGH — Activists engaged in a precarious-looking stunt beneath a heavily traveled bridge and others gathered for a union-backed, pro-green jobs rally on the eve of the Group of 20 summit Wednesday. Broadband supporters: Rural, urban, mountain areas give Ohio unique shot at stimulus grantsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — State broadband planners say Ohio’s unique mix of rural, Appalachian and poor urban communities gives it a strong chance of securing federal stimulus dollars to pay for better Internet access. Ohio woman says she never considered seeking custody of baby she’s mistakenly carryingTOLEDO, Ohio — An Ohio woman is carrying another couple’s child after she says a fertility clinic implanted her with the wrong embryo. Power company Duke strikes second Chinese deal to develop low-carbon energyCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Power company Duke Energy Corp. said Wednesday that it has struck its second deal in just over a month with a large Chinese power company to develop sources of low-carbon energy. Transportation Secretary: Media ‘trash talk’ impeding nation’s ability to solve big problemsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says “trash talk” on conservative talk radio and cable television shows is impeding the nation’s ability to solve big problems. Ohio man who videotaped self forcing 18-month-old niece to smoke pot gets 10 years in prisonCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio man who videotaped himself forcing his 18-month-old niece to smoke marijuana has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Sports officials respond in low-key manner to federal terror warnings about stadiums, arenasNEW YORK — Sports officials are confident that adequate security measures are in place to thwart any potential terrorist attacks on stadiums around the country. Sports responds in low-key manner to terror warningNEW YORK — Sports officials responded in a low-key manner to security warnings that terrorists would like to attack stadiums, saying Tuesday that they have already boosted precautions so much the latest alerts won’t make much difference. Federal judge further delays 2nd attempt to execute Ohio girl’s killer, sets November hearingCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge on Tuesday further delayed an unprecedented second attempt to put a condemned rapist and killer to death by lethal injection. Rolls-Royce expanding fuel cell research in Ohio, move expected to create about 60 jobsNORTH CANTON, Ohio — Rolls-Royce says it is expanding its fuel cell research division in Ohio. Ex-Ohio high school coach gets 4 years for arson at own home; made it appear like hate crimeTROY, Ohio — A former high school basketball coach in Ohio has been sentenced to four years in prison for setting fire to his home, which prosecutors said he had done to portray himself as the victim of a hate crime. A. Shulman expands capacity at Mexican plastics plant by 5 million poundsAKRON, Ohio — A. Shulman Inc. said Monday it is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its plastics factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Ohio inmate whose execution failed is moved back to death row during fight over 2nd attemptCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A condemned killer who faces an unprecedented second attempt at lethal injection is at least temporarily back on death row in Ohio. Ohio high court clears way for vote on racetrack slots plan used to balance state budgetCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Racetrack slots were sidelined by a high court decision Monday, potentially throwing the state budget off balance by nearly $1 billion and short-circuiting preparations that were well under way. Parachute fails to open, killing instructor and his student at Ohio skydiving center
Ohio woman who said she was unfaithful wears sign to ask fiance for a second chanceSANDUSKY, Ohio — An Ohio woman who said she was unfaithful has chosen a very public way of asking her boyfriend not to break up their engagement. Jess Duttry, 19, stood outside a supermarket parking lot in northern Ohio this week with a handwritten sign that said “I cheated” and “Honk if I deserve a second chance.” On the back, Duttry had scrawled, “I honestly love him.” Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. workers approve new 4-year contract, protecting plants in 6 statesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. workers approved a new contract that will prevent the potential closing of a half-dozen plants in the next four years, union leaders said Saturday. Bob Evans Farms CFO to retire at end of fiscal year; company promotes from withinCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Restaurant owner Bob Evans Farms Inc. said Friday that Chief Financial Officer Don Radkoski, who has been with the company for more than 30 years, will retire at the end of the current fiscal year. Fed court temporarily halts 2nd attempt to execute Ohio inmate whose lethal injection failedCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge on Friday temporarily halted an unprecedented second attempt at lethal injection of an inmate who said his execution attempt this week was marred by painful needle sticks into his bone and muscles. Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to halt unprecedented 2nd attempt to execute inmate in OhioCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An attorney for an Ohio inmate whose lethal injection failed this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to halt an unprecedented second execution attempt, and cited in a separate affidavit the inmate’s claims that executioners hit muscle and bone when they tried to find a vein suitable for injection. 42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in July; biggest cuts in Texas, Mich., Ga., OhioWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. Car trouble: Ohio couple’s bad day starts with being struck by one, then having theirs stolenSANDUSKY, Ohio — An Ohio couple got a double dose of bad luck when their car was stolen while they were hospitalized from a car accident on the same day. Farmers plant tillage radishes to nourish, soften up fields; chance to cut fertilizer useANNA, Ohio — White radishes are taking root on Tony Luthman’s farm, the start of what he hopes will create a welcome mat for the corn he plants in the spring. Prosecutor: Jury can be seated in retrial of Ohio drowning case despite ‘Dateline NBC’ showDAYTON, Ohio — Prosecutors are confident they will be able to seat a jury for the retrial of an Ohio man convicted of drowning his wife in the bathtub, despite an upcoming network television show about the case. Ohio couple’s car stolen while they are hospital after being struck by a vehicleSANDUSKY, Ohio — An Ohio man said it was a “wild” day when he and his wife were struck by a car while crossing a street and then had their own car stolen while they were in the hospital. Gregory Moses got a knee busted up when he and his wife were hit as they walked across an intersection in the northern Ohio city Monday afternoon. Judith Moses suffered a few bruises. US attorney general gives nod for feds to seek death penalty in Cleveland fire that killed 9CLEVELAND — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is allowing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against a Cleveland man accused of setting a fire that killed a woman and eight children. Lawyers try to stop Ohio from carrying out second unprecedented attempt to execute inmateCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Lawyers plan state and federal lawsuits and a request to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland to stop next week’s unprecedented second execution attempt of a man whose lethal injection failed on Tuesday. Condemned Ohio inmate spends long day near death chamber awaiting execution that never wasSome events leading to Gov. Ted Strickland’s decision to stop the Tuesday execution of Romell Broom because of difficulties finding a usable vein: Lawyer says Ohio death-row inmate ‘traumatized’ by failed attempts by the state to execute himCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The lawyer for an inmate whose execution was halted after an unprecedented two hours said trying to put him to death again in a week could be a disaster. |