Students across Ohio will begin taking the new Common Core test today.
The exam replaces the former state proficiency tests in math and reading. In addition to increasing opposition from educators and parents, there are concerns about possible internet connection issues.
An Akron man is facing a handful of charges, after a weekend chase in southern Huron County.
19-year-old Damien Hester fled from a Greenwich police officer early Saturday morning. Speeds reached 100 miles per hour, and the pursuit was called off after four miles, because of dangerous conditions. However, Hester was involved in a crash a short time later, and was stopped by Plymouth police and Huron County deputies. After a blood alcohol test, Hester was jailed on charges of DUI, reckless operation, driving with a suspended license and failing to comply. He’s currently free on bond.
Tonight is when Norwalk City Council will hear the first reading of an ordinance that toughens the law against people with unpaid city income taxes.
According to the proposal, court costs, attorney fees, and fees paid to a collection agency could be passed along in tax cases three years old or older.
Today, the Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio will kick off its annual ‘Harvest for Hunger’ campaign.
The Food Bank serves Huron, Erie, Crawford and Lorain counties.
Tax season is underway, and the IRS has issued its annual list of most common tax scams, called the ‘Dirty Dozen’
Identity theft tops the list, followed by potential tax swindles pitched by phone and email. IRS spokesman Mike Dobzinski says scammers may even try to file taxes in your name, to claim your refund. Other tax deceptions on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list include schemes to hide money offshore, and promises of ‘free money’ for inflated refunds.
The brutal cold has Lake Erie nearly covered in ice, and it’s putting a dent in fish supplies.
According to various reports, ice is blocking commercial fishing boats, leading to a shortage of yellow perch, at a time when they’re served up at Lenten fish fries that begin this week.
To southwest Ohio, where a convicted felon is running for mayor.
Steven Williams was released from prison in 2000, after serving three years for kidnapping. Now, he’s seeking the top spot in the city of Hillsboro, a town with about 6,600 people. He says he’s turned his life around, earned a college degree, and is now a logistics analyst. Nothing is preventing Williams from running. Ohio law states that felons can regain their voting rights after completing all terms of their sentence. The current mayor of Hillsboro, Drew Hastings, is seeking re-election. In addition to being mayor, he’s a professional comedian.