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- [29-05-2012] Residential building code in Ohio gets huge update
After years of debate and intense lobbying, Ohio has adopted a new residential building code.The code will require new homes to be more energy-efficient, come with carbon-monoxide detectors and be tested for air leaks.“Ohio’s... - [24-05-2012] EPA: Pinal County must lower dust level
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared that portions of western Pinal County are violating its coarse-dust standard, which limits the amount of PM-10, particles 10 micrometers or less in diameter, present in the air.... - [22-05-2012] Environmentalists criticize Ohio drilling rules
COLUMBUS: State lawmakers heard more than six hours of testimony Monday from environmentalists and others with concerns about a bill laying out Ohio’s new regulations for horizontal shale drilling.The House Public Utilities... - [22-05-2012] Nearly 2,500 sign petition to keep Standard murder suspect incarcerated
The 30 Deep gang member alleged to have fired the gun that killed a popular Grant Park bartender will not be released from prison any time soon, according to a spokesman with the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles.... - [22-05-2012] Nearly 2,500 sign petition to keep Standard murder suspect incarcerated
The 30 Deep gang member alleged to have fired the gun that killed a popular Grant Park bartender will not be released from prison any time soon, according to a spokesman with the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles.... - [21-05-2012] Akron area’s air less sooty
Northeast Ohio is moving closer to complying with federal clean-air requirements on particulates, or soot.The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has scheduled a public hearing for today on the state’s request that the federal EPA... - [12-05-2012] Fist-pumping record attempt in Akron
James Peterson set out Friday to do something pretty extraordinary.With his fist pounding in the air, Peterson made his way around the University of Akron campus en route to set a new Guinness World Record.Peterson, 34, said his goal is to... - [10-05-2012] Suspect in Standard bar killing may soon leave jail
The 30 Deep gang member who, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office has alleged, fired the gun that killed a Grant Park bartender in January 2009 could be out of prison by the end of the month.... - [10-05-2012] Suspect in Standard bar killing may soon leave jail
The 30 Deep gang member who, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office has alleged, fired the gun that killed a Grant Park bartender in January 2009 could be out of prison by the end of the month.... - [05-05-2012] Target 11: Restaurant inspections revisited
When restaurant inspectors spot issues, Target 11 seeks answers. In 2012, four restaurants have been slapped with consumer alerts, including one today. Target 11 Consumer Investigator Robin Taylor went to see how they're doing now. The... - [04-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 5
AKRONGun suspect heldAKRON: A second suspect has been charged with stealing an off-duty Akron police officer’s assault rifle and radar.Dhani Conrad, 25, of Akron, was arrested this week on charges of theft and tampering with... - [02-05-2012] Monroe man accused of impersonating police officer
He allegedly had the tinted windows, emergency lights, guns, ballistic vests, laptop computer and other standard police gear.... - [01-05-2012] Monroe man accused of impersonating police officer
He allegedly had the tinted windows, emergency lights, guns, ballistic vests, laptop computer and other standard police gear....
