Tillerson denies wanting to resign WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declared he never considered resigning as President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, disputing what he called an “erroneous” report that he wanted to step down earlier this year. After pointedly refusing to answer whether he once called the president a “moron,” Tillerson had a spokeswoman deny he used such language. Thrust into … Read More
Coach: Football player convicted of rape earned a 2nd chance CLEVELAND (AP) — Youngstown State football coach Bo Pelini says a player convicted of rape as a teen has earned a second chance by staying disciplined, focused and out of trouble. Ma’lik Richmond will be allowed to remain on the team’s active roster after settling a lawsuit Monday against the school, which told him he wouldn’t be allowed to play … Read More
Ohio court overturns death sentence in bartender’s death COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The knife collection of a man accused of raping and killing a female bartender should not have been introduced into evidence at trial because the weapons weren’t used in the slaying, a divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday as it overturned the conviction and death sentence of the accused. The ruling sends the case of defendant … Read More
Ohio district cancels a second high school football game MANTUA, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio school district has canceled a second high school football game while police determine whether a crime was committed during an unspecified incident. The Ravenna Record-Courier reports Crestwood schools superintendent David Toth announced Tuesday that Crestwood High will not play its homecoming game Friday in Mantua. Toth last Friday suspended “football operations” indefinitely and … Read More
President William McKinley’s memorial vandalized again CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A memorial in Ohio honoring former President William McKinley has been vandalized again. The Canton Repository reports someone unbolted two bronze window covers from the base of the McKinley National Memorial in Canton over the weekend. A facilities manager at the memorial for the 25th president says the vandals left the heavy covers behind. The memorial … Read More
Ohio school losing $4.6M after nuclear plant’s value lowered OAK HARBOR, Ohio (AP) — A northwestern Ohio school district stands to lose nearly a quarter of its yearly revenue after a nuclear plant saw its tax value lowered by the state. The devaluation will cost the Benton-Carroll-Salem school district near Toledo $4.6 million from its annual funds. In all, the plant will pay $6.7 million less in taxes. The … Read More
State has tested 13,000 rape kits for possible DNA matches COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says forensic scientists from its Bureau of Criminal Investigation have now tested more than 13,000 rape kits submitted by law enforcement agencies around Ohio to check for possible DNA matches. Attorney General Mike DeWine released the latest numbers on Wednesday. Officials have said that testing has helped identify hundreds of alleged attackers. DeWine launched … Read More
OSHA investigating death of worker crushed by stone slabs COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Workplace safety investigators are looking into the death of a man who was crushed by granite slabs at a stone distribution company in Ohio. Police said Wednesday that 55-year-old Robert Schofield was killed when multiple slabs toppled on top of him Tuesday at Unique Stone Concepts in Columbus. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Occupational Safety … Read More
70 guns stolen from home GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — Police are investigating the theft of about 70 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition from a suburban Cleveland home. Garfield Heights police say the thieves likely targeted the home because of the large firearms collection. The resident reported that he was awoken by a gunshot last week and confronted by two men who demanded … Read More
UW: 2 in 5 Ohio households struggle to afford basics COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two in 5 Ohio households are struggling to come up with enough resources to provide basic necessities, according to a United Way study released Wednesday. The study is part of a nationwide effort by the charitable organization to inform policy and budgetary debates by local and state governments and community-based organizations, said Ohio United Way president … Read More