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Re-Sentencing Delayed for Former Local Football Player
The re-sentencing of former high school football player Erick Howard has been delayed. The Stark County Prosecutor's office has asked that all six judges of the 5th District Ohio Court of Appeals to review the case. Prosecutors want the court to reconsider its ruling that Howard be resentenced on his convictions on robbery and rape charges. Howard was originally sentenced to 30 years in prison by Stark County Judge Taryn Heath. The resentencing was originally set for early June, but will be delayed. If the Appeals Court decides to hear the case, both prosecution and defense attorneys will present oral arguments.
Massillon Bonds
More bad financial news for the city of Massillon. This time, the news comes from one of the biggest bond rating companies on Wall Street. Moody's has downgraded Massillon's bond rating three levels this week from B-double-a-one to B-a. That means Massillon falls deeper into a negative outlook classification for the remainder of the year. The downgrade means it will cost Massillon more to borrow money that it did in the past. Among the reasons for the downgrade, a narrow cash reserve and a negative general fund balance. Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry says the city will have another bond rating review in 2014.
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Man dies in Newark motorcycle crash
A man died Friday night after crashing his motorcycle in Newark, city police said.
Male gorilla born at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Officials at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are welcoming a new baby and giving him around-the-clock care.
Ohio State VP considered for interim Columbus schools superintendent
The Dispatch has learned that Ohio State University vice president and provost Joseph Alutto is a candidate for the interim Columbus City Schools superintendent. Alutto, 71, who announced earlier that he would retire from his current position at Ohio State in July, told The Dispatch that he is interested in the job.
Tyler Perry makes surprise visit, donates $100,000 to school
Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry donated $100,000 today to help student athletes in South-Western schools. Perry, known for playing a sassy grandmother in the hit Madea movies, surprised students at Finland Middle School during a musical concert this morning.
NATIONAL NEWS
Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz
PHOENIX (AP) — Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles Latinos:Dead Pa. baby's dad believes in 'divine healing'
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After their 2-year-old son died of untreated pneumonia in 2009, faith-healing advocates Herbert and Catherine Schaible promised a judge they would not let another sick child go without medical care.Angel Flight crashes in NY, 2 killed, 1 missing
EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.Jury foreman says life or death decision unfair
PHOENIX (AP) — They were 12 ordinary citizens who didn't oppose the death penalty. But unlike spectators outside the courthouse who followed the case like a daytime soap opera and jumped to demand Jodi Arias' execution, the jurors faced a decision that was wrenching and real, with implications that could haunt them forever.
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