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Go Here: Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio

Jackie Mancini — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:00:43 +0000

Construction of the 250,000 square foot Mansfield Reformatory began in 1886. Though it held the world's largest free-standing steel cell block, Mansfield more closely resembles a mansion than a prison, which was very intentional; the goal was to create hope and progress in the young prisoners and encourage their "rebirth." The prison opened it's doors to the first 150 yo

Where Are the Best Cities for Working Moms? Mostly in Ohio, Apparently

Donald Deane — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:28:45 +0000

According a new Forbes list of the best cities for working moms, women looking to work and raise children at the same time may want to consider moving to the Buckeye State. Three Ohio cities made it into the top 10, including the number one spot.

[UPDATE] Alleged Ohio High School Shooter Detained as Third Victim Passes

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:50:57 +0000

A shooting Monday at a high school in Chardon, OH has now claimed a third victim, Demetrius Hewlin, who died of his wounds on Tuesday morning. In a statement released by the MetroHealth Medical Center, his family said, “Demetrius was a happy young man who loved life and his family and friends. We will miss [...]

Ohio School Shooting Rattles Residents as Attacker Is Brought Into Custody

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:24:30 +0000

A shooting at an Ohio high school had local residents on lock-down for a short period on Monday morning. The chaos reportedly started around 7:30 a.m. at the 1,100-student Chardon High School, about 30 miles outside Cleveland. Local news footage showed parents whisking children away from buildings as ambulances waited outside, and a spokeswoman for [...]

12 Indicted In Amish Beard Cutting Crime

Shay Hill — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:30:54 +0000

The Amish communities in the mid-west usually keep to themselves and are usually pretty peaceful folks. However in November, a rouge group of Amish that had broken away from the general population to create their own group were accused of cutting off the beards and hair of those who did not follow their teachings. Those few people of the break away group have now been indicted with the crime.

Wild Animals Escape and Terrify Ohio Community [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:41:04 +0000

An Ohio man who owned an exotic animal farm released his animals to the wild and then committed suicide on Tuesday, according to police.

Farm owner Terry Thompson was found dead in his home near Columbus, OH by the sheriff’s deputies, who say his body had been disturbed by animals. Authorities will not comment on how Thompson killed himself.

Man Sues Co-Workers For Part Of Lottery Winnings

Shay Hill — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:16:34 +0000

Many offices play the lottery as a group. I’ve joined in before, but not all the time. So if one of those times I chose not to participate and the group won should I be given a portion of the winnings? That is the case that is currently going to court in Ohio. A man [...]