RECORDS www.TheNews-Messenger.com Saturday, July 4, 2009 City woman charged with felonious assault Critics of GM closure want factory saved Arthur J. Lundgard CLYDE: Arthur J. Lundgard, residential driveway, reports said. The man had his back turned to the car, but heard the engine rev again and was struck in the back of the legs by the car's bumper. Giddings then rolled over the hood of the car and fell to the ground.
Several witnesses said it appeared the accident was on purpose and they heard the two arguing prior to Giddings being hit. The suspect said it was her roommate who walked into the car and it was not intentional, reports said. She was arrested but felt ill and was taken to Memorial Hospital. Once she was medically cleared she was taken to the Sandusky County jail. Giddings refused medical treatment.
E-mail Matt Manning at BY MATT MANNING Staff writer FREMONT A city woman was arrested for assault after police say she struck her roommate with her car following an argument. Police charged Paula Mc-Clellan, 55, with felonious assault after an incident Thursday night. According to police reports, McClellan and her roommate, Robert Gid-dings, 41, were driving west in the 300 block of Tiffin Street around 8 p.m. Thursday when they began to argue. McClellan then allegedly kicked Giddings out of her Kia Spectra and he began walking down Tiffin Street.
Giddings told police he heard McClellan rev her engine and looked back and saw the car coming at him. He avoided the car, crossed the street and went up a passed away Fri day, July 3, 2009 at Countryside Continu ing Care Center. He was born August 16, 1922 in Pt. Clinton, OH and was a decorated WWII Veteran who served in the European Theater. He was a retiree of H.J.
Heinz Co. Arthur is survived by his wife, Barbara Clyde, OH; sons, Daniel Clyde, OH, Donald A. (Geraldine), Centerville, OH, Keith A. (Katina), Fremont, OH, John P. (Heidi), Buffalo, NY, Steve Clyde, OH; daughter, Kristina L.
(Kevin) Wahl, Fremont, OH; sister, Joan M. Lukac, Pt. Clinton, OH; ten grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Arlene Miller. Graveside Service: Friday, July 10, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
at McGorm-ley Cemetery, Fremont, OH with Military Honors conducted by the VFW and American Legion. Memorials: Hospice of Memorial Hospital. Online Condolence: www.won-derlyhorvathhanes.com Arrangements were entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home Crematory. Kristy L. Rose CLAY CENTER: Kristy L.
Rose, 56, of Clay Center, Ohio died Thursday, July 2, 2009 in St. Vincent-Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. Robinson-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, Genoa was honored to serve the family of Kristy L. Rose. 86 Cobb said.
"But since the public now owns about 50 percent of the company, we want to make sure these decisions are made properly and transparent- iy-" GM placed the factory, which employs about 1,200, on a list of 14 plants slated for closure as part of the automaker's bankruptcy restructuring. Opponents of the decision argue it's a productive and efficient plant. A message was left with GM Friday Local governments in the area and businesses are paying for the effort. The United Auto Workers has contributed $20,000, the City of Ontario $15,000, and $5,000 each will come from the City of Mansfield and Richland County GM's government-backed plan for a quick exit from Chapter 1 1 protection hinges on the sale of most of its assets to a new entity, allowing the automaker to leave behind many of the costs and liabilities that have made it unprofitable. The Detroit car maker's June 1 filing for bankruptcy protection was the fourth-largest in U.S.
SANDUSKY COUNTY SHERIFF CHARGED Deanthony Pompey, 25, having weapons under disability, improperly handling firearm in a motor vehicle, Thursday. Haley Herrmann, 20, probation violation, Thursday. VANDALISM At 3:19 p.m. Thursday, in the 80 block of Whitney Drive in Ballville Township, someone threw eggs at a house. At 3:40 p.m.
Thursday, in the 1400 block of Chieftain Circle in Ballville Township, a car had been damaged. HARASSMENT At 11 a.m. Thursday, in the 2900 block of Sandusky County Road 950 in Riley Township, a man said he was harassed and threatened. FREMONT POLICE At L16 p.m. Thursday, in the 900 block of Quail Drive a woman and another woman were harassing each other.
They were told to stop. CRIMINAL DAMAGING At 2:11 p.m. Thursday, in the 100 block of 100 South Fifth Street, a man said someone shot a BB through a kitchen window. FRAUD At 4:59 Thursday, in the 1900 block of Croghan Street, a woman reported a secret shopper scam. FIRE At 8 a.m.
Thursday, in the 800 block of Hayes Avenue, a porch fire was reported. It was believed to have started when a cigarette butt was left in a flower pot. Man arrested after his car hit utility poll Ohio casinos could mean less money for state Associated Press MANSFIELD A push to save a General Motors Corp. plant is expanding in recession-battered Ohio. Leaders of a Mansfield-based group have launched a Web site, begun an e-mail and letter-writing campaign and will hold a July 4th rally Saturday to bring attention to their cause.
Mansfield Makes Sense for the New GM wants to convince GM that closing the Mansfield Ontario Metal Center is bad business. A Web site gives information about the stamping plant and community along with contact information for GM and government officials. "We're not going into this blind and know it's a long shot," Ontario Mayor Ken Bender said. "We need to do what we can." Supporters gathered last week at the Mansfield-Richland Chamber of Commerce to learn more about the campaign. "The Chamber of Commerce does not normally question the decisions that private, individual corporations make," committee coordinator Steve TERMS OF SLOTS DEALS IN OTHER STATES An Ohio proposal counts on $65 million in license fee revenue, giving operators a 50 percent share and returning 4 percent to horsem*n.
Terms of the arrangements several other states have in place for video lottery terminals: License fee: $250 million Tax on proceeds: 25 percent to 30 percent Operator share: 40 percent to 50 percent Horsem*n share: 15 percent PENNSYLVANIA: License fee: $50 million tracks are a better option than a tax increase," she said. "If the Senate doesn't like the proposal he has put forth, they should tell Ohioans what programs they want to cut or what taxes they plan to increase." The Strickland administration has estimated that licenses at each of seven Ohio horse tracks would raise $65 million in licensing fees, contributing to the $933 million in total revenue they say slots would pump into state coffers. That money, combined with $2.3 billion in cuts, is proposed to fill a $3.2 billion budget hole. However, legislative language released late Thursday revealed a provision included Strickland's plan gives investors the option of getting their money back if a fall ballot issue legalizing casinos in four cities is approved. Griffin said the "claw-back" provision will provide the financial assurances necessary to get slots facilities moving quickly Upon further questioning, however, he said heavy investment in the "racinos" housing slots at racetracks is probably unlikely until his company sees the outcome of the fall ballot issue.
Mountaineer owns the QUESTIONS OR News-Messenger reports FREMONT A city man was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after striking a utility pole Thursday night. Charles Cantrell, 50, was also charged with failure to control by the Fremont Police Department. He was released from police custody to a sober friend. According to police reports, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of themselves, and crossing guards are required on U.S. 20.
Garling said they were told by the state that they are already slim when it comes to staff. They had a staffing analysis done by the state and were told for having such as slim staff, state test scores have been excellent. According to the news release provided by the auditor's office, the audit was conducted because of the district's financial condition. Un miled 99 ONE FULL VL2.S1 -free Jwtff- Eijn te! wnL-Kchrjmn 2 oi nKj.sSj, I CLASSIFIED TWf W00DM0RE FROM A1 elude changing the rate of employee contributions to health insurance benefit premiums and consolidation of bus routes. The audit went on to say that if they are unable to reduce costs in other areas, the district may need to consider reducing staffing levels and the number of education service personnel which, because of the small size of the district, would impact its ability to offer programs.
But the school district already made huge staffing cuts at a June 15 meeting by eliminating teaching positions and reducing the amount of days and periods to teach. The district has also gone to electronic payroll notifications instead of printing and mailing paychecks. "We have a few ideas that we're looking at," Garling said in regards to making more cuts. Garling also disagrees with the recommendation of bus route consolidation, saying that Taylor assumes Woodmore is a city school. "We have more obstacles like Route 20 and we have a train track that wasn't taken into account," she said.
Children aren't allowed to cross train tracks by north Ohio Avenue just before 11 p.m. for a car striking a utility pole. Police noticed a white Cadillac with heavy front end damage. Police say Cantrell, the driver of the car, approached them. Reports say officers could smell alcohol and asked him to perform a few sobriety tests, which he failed.
He was arrested. It was determined he was more than twice the legal limit of .08 percent. The stories from Friday's front page were not jumped to page 2. The News-Messenger regrets this error. The complete stories are available online at www.thenews-messen-ger.com It is our policy to correct mistakes in a timely fashion.
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Bid check must be a certified or cashiers' check, in the amount of ten percent (10) of the amount bid, made payable to the City of Fremont. Bid bond must be in the sum of not less than one hundred percent (100) of the amount of the bid and must be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio and with local agent. Bond must meet the satisfaction of the City of Fremont Law Director. If the bid is rejected, the bid bond will be returned with notice. On bids accepted, the bond will be returned upon completion of a contract.
A performance bond will be required to complete the contract. The right is reserved, by the Safety Service Director of the City of Fremont, Ohio, to reject any or all bids, and to waive technical defects, irregularities and informalities as the interest of the City may require. Any technical questions concerning this project should be directed to the City Engineer's office at 419-334-8963. CITY OF FREMONT Kenneth A. Myers Safety Service Director (Pub: FRE, June 27, July 4, '09437 8436) BY JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS Multimillion-dollar downpay-ments on racetrack slots proposed by Gov.
Ted Strickland are at risk if Ohio voters approve a competing casino plan in November, the chief executive of a major racing company said Friday MTR Gaming Group Inc. CEO Robert Griffin told a special state Senate committee that a provision in the governor's plan allowing horse tracks to get their money back if casinos are legalized is intended to reassure potential investors. Griffin said his company is prepared to spend $6 million to $8 million to defeat the casino plan, backed by rival gaming company Penn National, and make the governor's slots proposal a money maker. "By providing VLTs (video lottery terminals) at the tracks, you can decide to put people back to work by creating thousands of new jobs resulting in millions of dollars in new revenue for the state and local governments," Griffin said. "At the same time, we can provide a very real economic boost to the horse industry and the supporting agricultural communities that are in a very real downfall today" But senators exploring details of Strickland's plan expressed concern and anger at the surprises turning up in the 1 1th hour proposal to balance the $54 billion, two-year state budget.
"This committee was called a political stunt," said state Sen. Jon Husted, a Kettering Republican and member of the committee. "Today, after two days of hearings, we are clear that what this committee has done is discover the fatal flaws that need to be addressed." Strickland spokeswoman Amanda Wurst said the governor proposed his framework on June 19 and the details were left up to lawmakers. "The governor continues to think the VLTs at race- Tax on proceeds: about 38 percent Operator share: 40 percent to 50 percent Horsem*n share: 13.5 percent to 18 percent WEST VIRGINIA: License fee: NA Tax on proceeds: about 38 percent Operator share: 46.5 percent Horsem*n share: 15.5 percent MARYLAND: License fee: $3 million per 500 machines Tax on proceeds: about 50 percent Operator share: about 33 percent Horsem*n share: 7 percent Scioto Downs racetrack in Columbus. When asked by state Sen.
Tim Grendell, a Chester Township Republican, whether removing the clawback provision would be a deal breaker, Griffin said he wasn't prepared to say without seeing details of any different plan and consulting his board. "This is the biggest gamble in the history of the state of Ohio," Grendell quipped. Witnesses representing horse owners also testified that the proposal's suggested take for their industry of 4 percent would probably do little to revive the state's suffering horse industry Dave Basler, executive director of the Horsem*n's Benevolent and Protective Association of Ohio, said 10 percent of slots proceeds would be the bare minimum necessary to restore the health to the horse racing side of the tracks. Others, including Griffin and H. Steven Norton, former president and chief operating officer of Argosy Gaming, said the terms of the governor's plan are adequate.
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