Ohio legislature puts moratorium on Internet cafes; racino towns will get payments

The $2 million payment in tax revenues will head to communities that end up hosting horse track slot parlors, commonly known as "racinos" for the blend of horse racing and slot-machinelike gambling they offer.
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/05/racino_towns_to_get_payments_n.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 02:35:26 -0700

Ohio Horse of the Year Catlaunch back at Thistledown for $50,000 race: Horseracing Insider

Catlaunch, an 11-year-old gelding that was Ohio's Horse of the Year in 2011 for Scioto Farms of Chillicothe, returns for the Rowland Memorial.
http://www.cleveland.com/horseracing/index.ssf/2012/05/ohio_horse_of_the_year_catlaun.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 23:36:54 -0700

Swimming is winning strategy in horse racing

Bettors seldom realize that their favorite horse at Thistledown or Northfield Park -- the only Ohio tracks with equine swimming pools -- could be staying in racing shape by swimming a few laps.
http://www.cleveland.com/horseracing/index.ssf/2012/05/swimming_is_winning_strategy_i.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 04:54:15 -0700

5 men plead not guilty to attempting to blow up Ohio bridge

Five self-proclaimed anarchists allegedly attempted to blow up the Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge near Cleveland
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57429215/5-men-plead-not-guilty-to-attempting-to-blow-up-ohio-bridge/

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 10:21:07 -0700

Podges Lady pulls upset at $86,000 Courageous Lady at Northfield Park

Getting the perfect trip, Podges Lady overtakes the heavily favored Destiny's Chance at the wire to win in the first start of the season for both.
http://www.cleveland.com/horseracing/index.ssf/2012/04/podges_lady_pulls_upset_at_860.html

Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:15:35 -0700

Will Thistledown be moving or staying?

The Ohio Lottery is moving ahead with its plans to begin licensing the state's seven horse racing tracks for video lottery terminals, the first will open next week in Columbus.
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/Thistledowns-future-unclear-as-first-video-lottery-terminal-licence-issued-to-Columbus-horse-track

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:41:36 -0700

Senate rewrites reading proposal

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s General Assembly approved several bills Wednesday that aim to improve education, crack down on illegal prescription use and reform state gambling laws.The Senate passed a revised version of Gov. John Kasich’s education reform bill in a 30-2 vote, despite his vocal opposition to changes made to the “third-grade reading guarantee.”
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/senate-rewrites-reading-proposal-1373246.html?cxtype=ynews_rss

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 19:29:09 -0700

Anarchists arrested for trying to blow up Ohio bridge

Five self-described anarchists were arrested in a plot to blow up an Ohio bridge but the public was never in any danger, the FBI said Tuesday
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/05/01/anarchists-arrested-for-trying-to-blow-up-ohio-bridge/

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 09:03:58 -0700

News Wrap: 5 Men Arrested in Alleged Ohio Bridge Bomb Plot

Watch Video | Listen to the Audio HARI SREENIVASAN: Five men have been arrested in an alleged plot to bomb a bridge near Cleveland, Ohio. The FBI announced today that the men were taken into custody overnight. They allegedly targeted the Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge, which crosses part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Agents said the suspects thought they had planted explosives ...
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june12/othernews_05-01.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 06:47:01 -0700

Northfield officials encourage residents to participate in Vials of Life program

The village is making available packets that include a medical information form and several red stickers along with instructions. Residents can pick them up during business hours at Village Hall.
http://www.cleveland.com/northfield/index.ssf/2012/05/northfield_officials_encourage.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 09:58:30 -0700