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Recession suddenly humbles high-tech sector - Reno Gazette
LOS GATOS, Calif. — The $1.6 million red Bugatti crouches in the showroom, flanked by Lamborghinis, Bentleys and a Rolls-Royce all polished to a shimmer. The nearby potted plants, however, are dusty and wilting. With super-luxury car sales here just

Festival celebrates a vision - Louisville Courier-Journal
From 1970 to 1978, it brought rising stars and acclaimed photographers, from Ansel Adams to Judy Dater in person and in exhibitions, to a gritty and sleepy downtown. It was the perfect backdrop for an adventuresome alternative education. Students

JOHN L. SMITH: Frankie Masterana played cards he dealt himself as - Las Vegas Review Journal
Lem Banker’s phone rang. It was friend Frankie Masterana, calling long distance to inquire about the betting line of the Stanford-San Jose State football game. In the age before the Internet, adjustments in the nation’s football betting line were

Making big money in hard times - Delaware Online
When Delaware Technical & Community College President Orlando George Jr. professed to the board of trustees last fall that he didn’t want a raise, members granted his wish. George told the board he would forgo any hike to his $360,000 base salary

News from home - Arizona Daily Star
DENVER Colorado is updating the way it counts Hispanics in schools. The state now categorizes students as either Latino or white, but not both. Starting next year, Colorado schools will count race using a two-part question. First, students will

Many hidden dangers in teens ’sexting’ racy photos on cell phones - Times Herald-Record
The teenage girl is really crazy about the teenage guy, so she sends him a cell phone photo of herself topless. With just one click, the guy in the Orange County school sends the photo to his friends. They send it to their friends. You’ve lived

Arlington Park - Chicago Tribune
Jockey Jamie Theriot (TEHR’-ee-oh) is appealing a 30-day suspension he received in connection with an accident at Arlington Park that left fellow rider Rene Douglas seriously injured. Theriot said Wednesday that he consulted with attorneys and

National City’s old options are part of suit - Columbus Dispatch
For a brief period last year, it looked as if a company code-named Sierra would be the answer to National City Corp.’s plethora of problems — and would give stockholders the best possible payout. With Ohio’s biggest bank in turmoil and hemorrhaging

Judge approves early motions in Visteon bankruptcy - Dayton Daily News
WILMINGTON, Del. A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Friday approved several first-day motions in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of automobile parts supplier Visteon Corp. Visteon, the top supplier to and a former subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., filed

WTAP’s Most Popular - WTAP
Columbus, Ohio (AP) — A man accused of illegally funneling $121,000 in campaign contributions through family members to democrats and republicans across the state has been fined $95,000. The Ohio Elections Commission imposed the fine thursday on

Peterson’s attorneys to appeal judge’s decision - KWQC
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Drew Peterson’s defense attorneys say they’re unhappy with a judge’s refusal to reduce the former police officer’s $20 million bond. The attorneys say they expect to file an appeal before June. Peterson faces charges in the 2003

Chrysler to honor lemon laws - Cincinnati.com
New vehicle buyers have won assurances that state “lemon laws” won’t be ignored in Chrysler’s pending bankruptcy asset sale. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray was among several state attorneys general who withdrew limited objections in U.S

Nancy Grace Blog: Casey Anthony Back in Court - CNN
Friday, May 29, 2009 4 PM ET - Casey Anthony’s lead defense lawyer hit the national airwaves again. This just one day after fighting in court to stop the release of a jail videotape of tot mom the day she learns of the discovery of Caylee’s remains

22,000 Children Reported Missing In 2008 - WHIO TV
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new report that was just released said that thousands of Ohio children were reported missing last year. The numbers come from the Ohio attorney general, who said more than 22,000 children were reported missing last year, and 11

2 Valley businesses acccused of showing Pavlik fight illegally - Vindicator
YOUNGSTOWN A sports production company has filed civil actions in U.S. District Court against two Mahoning Valley businesses, accused of unauthorized showings of the Kelly Pavlik-Bernard Hopkins fight last October. J&J Sports Productions Inc. of

Man fined $95,000 for campaign contributions - Cleveland Plain Dealer
(AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio - A man accused of illegally funneling $121,000 in campaign contributions through family members to Democrats and Republicans across the state has been fined $95,000. The Ohio Elections Commission imposed the fine Thursday on

Injured Ohio University student to get $365,000 in tentative - Columbus Dispatch
ATHENS, Ohio Attorneys for a two-county solid waste district have tentatively agreed to a $365,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit by an Ohio University student from Japan who was hit by a recycling truck. Misato Kawamura, who was 19 when she was

Cabinet members to visit Michigan - Detroit Free Press
Several of President Barack Obama’s cabinet members will be visiting hard-hit auto communities in several states, including Michigan, next week, talking about recovery efforts. Few details of the visits were released, but here’s the Michigan schedule

Historic Dodge City Court Ledger Found In US - CattleNetwork.com
TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) - A historic Kansas court ledger with references to Wild West lawmen Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson has been found in Ohio, the FBI said Thursday. The U.S. attorney’s office is trying to get the book returned to Dodge City, where it

Cordray pans Chrysler sale over dealer worries - Birmingham Business Journal
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has filed another objection to the sale of Chrysler LLC over concerns the deal would sidestep state laws regulating automobile dealerships. Cordray and officials from nine other states filed a limited objection

US Court Seen Clearing Chrysler Sale to Fiat - CNBC
Chrysler looks set to clear its last major hurdle in its sprint through bankruptcy court as soon as Thursday, when a judge is expected to overrule more than 340 objections and approve its sale to a group that includes Fiat. Chrysler Bankruptcy Less

Jockey appeals suspension for spill at Arlington Park that left other - WQAD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) Jockey Jamie Theriot (TEHR’-ee-oh) is appealing a 30-day suspension he received in connection with an accident at Arlington Park that left fellow rider Rene Douglas seriously injured. Theriot said Wednesday that he

Ohio House approves regulation of shadowy accounts - Dayton Daily News
COLUMBUS, Ohio The Ohio House has approved restrictions on shadowy accounts politicians use to pay for their transitions into office following their election. The House voted 97-0 Wednesday to put a cap on the amount a person or corporation can

Former Girls Basketball Coach Indicted - WHIO TV
DAYTON, Ohio — The former girls basketball coach at Chaminade-Julienne High School in Dayton has been indicted by a grand jury on 12 felony counts. Marc Greenberg, 32, was charged with sending sexually explicit messages and videos over the internet

Councilwoman s case in process of being settled out of court - Ashtabula Star-Beacon
ASHTABULA Ward 3 Councilwoman Ericka Severino s trip to court was short, but figuring out what happened might take weeks. Severino s jury trial was set for 9 a.m. Wednesday in Ashtabula Municipal Court before Cleveland Municipal Court Judge

Mansfield Police Sgt. seeks to have field sobriety test excluded - Mansfield News Journal
MANSFIELD A city police sergeant charged with driving while intoxicated and failing to drive in marked lanes wants her field sobriety test excluded as evidence. Shari Robertson, 41, was pulled over Oct. 4 on Main Street, north of Chestnut. She

Developer John McGill files for bankruptcy in Florida - Crain’s Cleveland Business
Prominent Northeast Ohio shopping center developer John R. McGill, owner of Jupiter, Fla.-based McGill Property Group, is undergoing voluntary bankruptcy reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of South Florida, according to

UPDATE 1-U.S. court seen clearing Chrysler sale to Fiat - Forbes
NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Chrysler looks set to clear its last major hurdle in its sprint through bankruptcy court as soon as Thursday, when a judge is expected to overrule more than 340 objections and approve its sale to a group that includes

Religion news in brief - Dayton Daily News
RICHMOND, Va. Liberty University has told its fledgling College Democrats club it can no longer be a campus group, saying the party stands against the conservative Christian school’s moral principles. Club president Brian Diaz said he was shocked

Petters investors may face ‘clawback’ - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Now comes the hard part. Seven months after court-appointed receiver Doug Kelley began cataloging the corporate and personal assets of Wayzata businessman Tom Petters and his associates in an alleged $3.5 billlion Ponzi scheme, Kelley’s next step is

2009/2010: Burris in more hot water? - MSNBC Firstread
Ron Paul may try and play kingmaker of sorts in the 2010 elections. With his grassroots army ready to hit the ground, “Paul is expected to set up a campaign he ll call ‘Ten in 10,’” Roll Call reports. “While he may personally endorse any number

Daughter testifies against father in rape trial - Rapid City Journal
Frank Ashley repeatedly wiped his eyes as his 18-year-old daughter methodically testified about years of his alleged sexual abuse. Ashley, 42, faces multiple charges of rape, sexual contact with a child under 16 and incest. The retired Air Force

Progressive insurance to pay state $120K, fix rate problem - Berkshire Eagle
BOSTON (AP) The Progressive insurance company is paying the state $120,000 and reimbursing customers after volunteering that its Web site had provided inaccurate rate comparisons. The Ohio-based Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. began selling

Frederick J. Simon: City safety director during ’60s riots dies at 80 - Columbus Dispatch
Columbus attorney Frederick J. Simon, who commanded the city’s safety forces during student Vietnam riots and the Ohio Penitentiary siege, died yesterday at the age of 80. Simon was safety director from 1964 through 1969 under Democratic Mayor M.E

Ohio Attorney General Files Another Objection to Sale of Chrysler - Cleveland Leader
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has filed yet another objection to the impending sale of Chrysler LLC, citing concerns that the deal would sidestep state laws that regulate automobile dealerships. Cordray, along with officials from nine other

Cordray pans Chrysler sale over dealer worries - Birmingham Business Journal
Ohio s top lawyer has filed another objection to the planned sale of bankrupt Chrysler LLC over concerns the deal would sidestep state laws regulating automobile dealerships. Attorney General Richard Cordray and officials from nine other states

Chrysler in court for key bankruptcy hearing - Dayton Daily News
NEW YORK The future of Chrysler hung in the balance Wednesday as it prepared to ask a bankruptcy judge for permission to sell the bulk of its assets to a group headed by Italy’s Fiat in hopes of saving itself from liquidation. Attorneys for

Lee County deputy-involved shooting still wounds - News-Press
That includes BB guns. When Bonita Springs resident Guy Petrey, 47, aimed a BB gun replica of a 9 mm Smith & Wesson pistol at Lee sheriff’s Sgt. Eric Nawewaik on Feb. 12, the deputy shot and killed him. Nawewaik, a graduate of the county’s Crisis

Progressive settles over wrong Mass. rate quotes - WKYC
BOSTON — The Ohio-based Progressive insurance company is paying Massachusetts $120,000 and will reimburse customers after volunteering that its Web site had provided inaccurate rate comparisons. The Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. began selling

Progressive to pay state $120K, fix rate problem - Berkshire Eagle
BOSTON (AP) The Progressive insurance company is paying the state $120,000 and reimbursing customers after volunteering that its Web site had provided inaccurate rate comparisons. The Ohio-based Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. began selling

City Council takes it to the streets - Coshocton Tribune
COSHOCTON - Coshocton City Council had a long road to haul Tuesday as streets were the main topic of discussion. The council approved the planning, spot resurfacing and spot pavement repair and installation of curb ramps for approximately 10,500 feet

Sotomayor should get easy vote - Columbus Dispatch
Celina Sotomayor is overcome at the news that her daughter is the nominee to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. Quote : “I don’t believe we should bend the Constitution under any circumstance. It says what it says. We should do honor to it.” — during a

Progressive auto insurance settles with Mass. AG - Lowell Sun
BOSTON — Ohio-based Progressive Direct Insurance Company has agreed to resolve allegations that the insurer provided consumers with inaccurate quotes on its rate comparison Web site, according to state Attorney General Martha Coakley. Under the

Spitzer lodges objection in court - The Columbus Dispatch
CLEVELAND — Five of the Spitzer Auto Group’s dealerships in the state, including its central Ohio operation, would have to file for bankruptcy protection if Chrysler cancels their franchise agreements, and the entire 105-year-old dealer chain could

Mike Tyson’s family asks for privacy after tot’s death - Akron Beacon Journal
PHOENIX: The death of Mike Tyson’s 4-year-old daughter in a bizarre accident adds an awful chapter to the boxer’s troubled life. Exodus Tyson died at a hospital Tuesday, a day after her neck apparently got caught in a cord dangling from a treadmill

State reviewing shooting of motorcyclist in Ottawa Hills - WTOL-TV
An investigation continues into the shooting of a motorcyclist by an Ottawa Hills police officer. A spokesman for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office declined to release further details. Mike McCloskey, 24, of Maumee was shot after a traffic stop at

Editorials from around Ohio - Dayton Daily News
The Obama administration appears ready to force General Motors to file for bankruptcy before the week is out. It is time for members of Congress who care about the U.S. auto industry to put the brakes on this rush to Chapter 11. We had hoped that

Progressive settles in Mass. over rate quotes - Charleston Daily Mail
BOSTON (AP) - Progressive Insurance is paying the state $120,000 and will reimburse customers after volunteering that its Web site had provided inaccurate rate comparisons. The Ohio-based company began selling policies in Massachusetts on May 1, 2008

Finance Fund Names 2008 Community Champion Award Honorees - Earthtimes
COLUMBUS, Ohio - (Business Wire) Finance Fund ( www.financefund.org ) recently presented the 2008 Community Champion Award to Dawn Hays, associate attorney with Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, and Reginald Johnson, senior asset manager of Huntington Bank

Car insurance policies have gaps that may not cover families - Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio insurers have watered down auto insurance policies to the point that, even if you have a “full coverage” policy, your spouse and kids may not have their injuries covered if you crash the family car. That’s according to ” From Full Coverage to No

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor well known in sports - CNN Sports Illustrated
Despite sterling credentials as a graduate of Princeton and Yale Law School and a judge on the U.S. District Court and later the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sonia Sotomayor — whom President Barack Obama announced Tuesday morning as his nominee for the

Alleged Former Nazi Guard Hospitalized in Germany - FOX News
MUNICH John Demjanjuk has been hospitalized after developing a case of gout, one of his attorneys said Tuesday. The retired Ohio autoworker is being held in Germany on an arrest warrant accusing him of accessory to 29,000 murders as a guard at a

Make way for ATVs - Daily Republican Register
Despite the staunch objection by Warrick County Commissioner Art Noffsinger to the county s proposed ATV ordinance, the action was passed 2-1, allowing ATVs to legally take to the roads beginning Wednesday, June 3. Noffsinger stood by the

Ohio Attorney General goes after phony fundraisers - WKYC
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray’s office has joined a nationwide crackdown aimed at fundraisers who falsely attempt to raise money to help police, firefighters, or veterans. Release from Ohio Attorney General: As part of Operation

Obama Aims to Sway Midterm Elections - Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON — Just four months in office, President Barack Obama and his White House are taking steps to shore up Democratic Congressional majorities in next year’s midterm elections. This month, the president tried — but failed — to recruit a high

Former Ohio Attorney General’s aide pleads not guilty - Mansfield News Journal
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A top aide at the center of a scandal that brought down former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded not guilty to felony theft in office and other charges. Anthony Gutierrez entered the plea Monday in Franklin County Common

Man Faces Prison Term - Intelligencer
James R. Machine Jr. is facing three to 15 years in prison after admitting his involvement in a robbery for hire plan. Machine recently appeared before Ohio County Circuit Judge James Mazzone and pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit

Ohio judge tosses suit in Kent student’s killing - Cleveland Plain Dealer
(AP) RAVENNA, Ohio - An Ohio judge has thrown out a wrongful death lawsuit from the parents of a Kent State University student killed during a 2005 hostage ordeal. Susan and James Positano of Sault (soo) Ste. Marie in Ontario, Canada, had sought

Accused ’sugar daddy’ blackmailers due back in court - Stamford Advocate
An Ohio couple charged with extorting a Greenwich “sugar daddy” out of $100,000 by threatening to expose his online trysts will make their second appearance in state Superior Court in Stamford on Wednesday. Dawn Jessop, a 28-year-old mother of two

Do Child Labor Laws Apply to Jon & Kate’s Kids? - Yahoo News
You’d think that any parents who drag their kids into their reality-TV money grab would face a smackdown from some sort of child-protection law. But no. That would be way too civilized. No, Jon and Kate Gosselin ’s plus-eight do not fall under the

High-tech sector no longer recession-proof - Peoria Journal Star
The $1.6 million red Bugatti crouches in the showroom, flanked by Lamborghinis, Bentleys and a Rolls-Royce all polished to a shimmer. The nearby potted plants, however, are dusty and wilting. With super-luxury car sales here just half of what they

Ex-RI hospital exec awaits word on prison sentence - Boston Globe
PROVIDENCE, R.I. A former hospital executive convicted of corruption is awaiting a court’s decision on whether he must report to prison next month. Robert Urciuoli (UR’-see-oh-lee) was sentenced last month to three years in prison for buying the

Do Child Labor Laws Apply to Jon & Kate’s Kids? - Yahoo News
You’d think that any parents who drag their kids into their reality-TV money grab would face a smackdown from some sort of child-protection law. But no. That would be way too civilized. No, Jon and Kate Gosselin ’s plus-eight do not fall under the

Real-Time Reports on Alabama, National and World News - Birmingham News
(AP) EAGLE RIVER, Wis. - An Illinois man accused of drunk driving a snowmobile and causing a Wisconsin crash that killed a Chicago TV journalist has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. Vilas County District Attorney Albert Moustakis has

When no one is buying a new Bugatti, the dealer s indoor-plant pro - Kearney Hub
LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) The $1.6 million red Bugatti crouches in the showroom, flanked by Lamborghinis, Bentleys and a Rolls-Royce all polished to a shimmer. The nearby potted plants, however, are dusty and wilting. With super-luxury car sales

Former Ohio Attorney General’s aide pleads not guilty - Mansfield News Journal
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A top aide at the center of a scandal that brought down former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded not guilty to felony theft in office and other charges. Anthony Gutierrez entered the plea Monday in Franklin County Common

22,000 Children Reported Missing In 2008 - WHIO TV
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new report that was just released said that thousands of Ohio children were reported missing last year. The numbers come from the Ohio attorney general, who said more than 22,000 children were reported missing last year, and 11