Ohio

Former Ohio Speaker and Judge Charles F. Kurfess Passes Away at 94

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Charles F. Kurfess, former Ohio Speaker of the House and judge, passed away at the age of 94. Born in 1930, Kurfess served as a representative in the Ohio House from 1956 to 1978, representing parts of northwestern Ohio. He held the position of Speaker from 1967 to 1972 before retiring from politics. Following his retirement, Kurfess became a judge in the Wood County Court of Common Pleas. Presidents Nixon and Ford appointed him to the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Throughout his career, Kurfess embodied a dedication to public service and … Read more

Urgent Search Underway for Missing Ohio Teenager Who Vanished During Large Gathering

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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio – Authorities are currently conducting a search for an 18-year-old teenager who has gone missing in Lawrence County, Ohio. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Shannon “Chase” Sizemore. Described as approximately 5’6 with brown hair and eyes, Sizemore was last seen wearing a red Under Armour hoodie and jeans. The search effort began after law enforcement received a call regarding a large gathering of individuals near a strip mine on Saturday night. Upon arrival, some of the group dispersed into a nearby wooded area, and … Read more

Ohio Judge Timothy Grendell Faces Allegations of Abuse of Power and Misconduct in Landmark Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Geauga County Juvenile and Probate Court Judge Timothy Grendell is facing allegations that he abused his authority, with the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct set to hear his case. The state’s disciplinary counsel filed a complaint charging Grendell with four counts of judicial misconduct, accusing him of sending two teenage boys to jail during the COVID-19 pandemic for refusing to visit their father, whom they accused of abuse. Grendell has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he acted within his powers as a judge and as a private citizen. The hearing before the … Read more

Beware the Law: Ross County Grand Jury Warns Against Carrying Firearms and Pinging Cell Phones in Chillicothe, Ohio

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A recent grand jury in Ross County, Ohio, has underlined the importance of adhering to gun laws and being cautious about cell phone usage within the county. The jury’s deliberations, which took place on February 16, addressed the consequences of bringing firearms into Ohio and the potential risks associated with being tracked through one’s cell phone in Chillicothe. The grand jury’s decision begs individuals to consider the legal and ethical implications of bringing guns into Ohio. As a state with its own specific regulations regarding firearms, Ohio serves as a reminder for … Read more