Judy’s Law stiffens punishments for crimes that maim, disfigure victims
The case of a woman set on fire by her ex-boyfriend has prompted an Ohio lawmaker’s proposal to allow longer sentences for crimes that permanently maim or disfigure victims.
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Man says Bieber attacked him in Cleveland
A Las Vegas man who says Justin Bieber assaulted him in Cleveland eight months ago has filed a police report about the fracas.
No trial in ’72 shooting of officer
A judge is refusing to let prosecutors try an 82-year-old man in the nonfatal shooting of an Ohio police officer almost 45 years ago.
Lawmakers want end to “pink tax” on women’s products
Lawmakers from both parties are supporting a bill that would eliminate the $4 million yearly sales tax on feminine hygiene products in Ohio.
The write stuff: Lawmakers want cursive requirement
A central Ohio state representative wants Ohio schoolchildren to learn how to write in cursive.
In the bag: Ohioan is nation’s top bagger
A 23-year-old University of Akron accounting student has been named the nation’s top grocery bagger after claiming the Ohio title two years in a row.
CBJ 5, Maple Leafs 2
Nick Foligno and Boone Jenner each scored a goal, backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo made 31 saves and the Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Cavs 113, Pacers 104
the Cavaliers rolled into the All-Star break with their seventh win in eight games, beating the Indiana Pacers 113-104 on Wednesday night.
MBK: Mich. St. 74, OSU 66
Alvin Ellis scored 15 of his 18 points with a 3-point barrage in the first half and Michigan State went on to beat Ohio State 74-66 Tuesday night.
Cavs beat T’wolves; Love’s labor lost
The Cavs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night and also learned that All-Star forward Kevin Love will be out at least six weeks following knee surgery.