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February 2013

State of the State 2013
Posted Wednesday, February 20
Here's ideastream's coverage to date of Kasich's State of the State speech.

Youngstown Company, Owner Indicted For Dumping Drilling Waste
Posted Thursday, February 28
Ben Lupo, owner of Hardrock Excavating, and employee Michael Guesman, each face three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Northeast Ohio Mayors Protest State Tax Plan
Posted Thursday, February 28
Businesses claim it will clear-up tax filing confusion

State Officials Tell Hospitals to Shelve Rape Kits
Posted Thursday, February 28
State health officials are telling hospitals around Ohio to stop using rape evidence kits made by a central Ohio company.

Kasich Denies Clemency for Death Row Inmate
Posted Thursday, February 28
Frederick Treesh was convicted in 1995 of killing Henry Dupree, a security guard in an adult bookstore in Eastlake.

Kasich’s Approval Rating Breaks 50 Percent in Quinnipiac Poll
Posted Thursday, February 28
For the first time in two years, Gov. John Kasich has a positive approval rating in a major poll.

Ohio State Bar Association Opposes Kasich’s Sales Tax Proposal
Posted Thursday, February 28
Incoming president Jonathan Hollingsworth says he worries that a new tax would inflate legal expenses for families and for businesses.

Cat In The Hat Gives Grants To Area Schools
Posted Thursday, February 28
The Read Across America program visits six cities this week - including Cleveland.

Chardon Remembers Victims, One Year After School Shooting
Posted Wednesday, February 27
It was a day of solemn remembrance in Chardon on Wednesday as residents paid tribute to the victims.

Though No Ballot Issue Pending, Opponents Debate Medical Marijuana
Posted Wednesday, February 27
Opponents of medical marijuana say drug legalization is better left up to the Federal Drug Administration.

Permits To Carry Concealed Guns Shoot To All Time High
Posted Wednesday, February 27
Gun owner groups attribute the surge to fears that Congress will impose tighter gun control laws.

One Year After Chardon Shootings, T.J. Lane Pleads Guilty
Posted Wednesday, February 27
18-year-old T.J. Lane withdrew his plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, and pleaded guilty to murder and other charges.

Ohio VFW Joins Fight Against Internet Cafes
Posted Tuesday, February 26
Ohio's VFW accuses internet cafe owners of setting up shop right next door to lure away vets interested in gambling.

T.J. Lane Pleads Guilty—But Many Questions Unanswered in Chardon Shooting
Posted Tuesday, February 26
18-year old T.J. Lane pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder and felonious assault.

Tuesday Checkup: Extreme Obstacle Courses
Posted Tuesday, February 26
Find out what's in store for those brave enough to sign up for events like Tough Mudder.

University Park Alliance Aims to Renew Akron’s Urban Core
Posted Tuesday, February 26
A project underway in Akron promises to renew a blighted section of the city.

Northeast Ohio Agencies Brace for Federal Spending Cuts
Posted Monday, February 25
Several local agencies aren't quite sure what will happen to their funding.

Sequester Would Cut Millions of Dollars from Federal Spending in Ohio
Posted Monday, February 25
Millions of dollars in federal spending cuts loom over Ohio, but the only clear thing about the sequester is there’s a lot of confusion.

Ohio Democrats Push For Turnpike Revenue To Benefit Nearby Communities
Posted Monday, February 25
Democrats fear Gov. Kasich has backed off his initial plan and may send turnpike profit to projects in other parts of the state.

State-of-the-Art Greenhouse Sets Standard In Urban Agriculture
Posted Monday, February 25
What officials describe as the largest urban greenhouse in the country is up and running on Cleveland's east side.

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