Stark

Mother Utilizes Ohio’s Safe Havens Law: Leaves Baby Boy at Stark County Fire Station

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Canton, Ohio – A baby boy was recently left at a fire station in Stark County under Ohio’s Safe Havens law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender their newborns without fear of prosecution. The infant, referred to as Baby Boy Doe, was discovered at the fire station by first responders. Safe Havens laws, also known as Baby Moses laws, are enacted in many states across the United States. They provide parents with a safe and legal option to leave their unharmed newborns at designated locations, such as hospitals, fire stations, or police stations, within a … Read more

Stark County Prosecutor Caroline Borden Campion Appointed as Judge for Central Illinois Circuit

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Stark County State’s Attorney Caroline Borden Campion has been appointed as a judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses several central Illinois counties. The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced that Borden Campion would fill the vacancy left by the passing of Circuit Judge Bruce Fehrenbacher in November. Borden Campion will be serving the remaining term, which concludes on December 2, immediately after the November election. However, she is also a candidate for the position on the March primary ballot and hopes to continue as judge. Having held the position of Stark … Read more