Moyer urges mayors’ court reform
By Melissa Topey, mtopey@advertiser-tribune.com Ohio’s Supreme Court chief justice continued his fight against mayors’ courts by testifying in front of senators Tuesday, urging them to create legislation for reform. Chief Justice Thomas Moyer testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Civil Justice asking them to ensure all levels of the courts are fair. He has supported reforming mayors’ courts as a way to close a provision in the law that allows mayors of small municipalities to determine the guilt of someone charged with a misdemeanor traffic cases and levy fines paid into budgets under their control. “Anyone affected by a court decision deserves to know the only interest they (the court) have is the facts of the case and the law that applies to it,” Moyer said. “This is a clear violation of the separation of powers.
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By Kevin Risner, krisner@advertiser-tribune.com
State Rep. Jeff Wagner, R-Sycamore, said the Ohio House of Representatives is not likely to pass any blockbuster legislation in the final days of 2008.
Republic asked to fill food pantry
By Bonnie Daniel, Correspondent
REPUBLIC — Republic council members are asking village residents to open their hearts to their neighbors this holiday season.
Voinovich backing auto bailout
By Kevin Risner, Staff Writer
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, supports financial assistance to the U.S. auto industry. He said so in a letter Monday to Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California.
Carey council approves wage freeze
By Lydia Stuckey, Correspondent
Carey village employees will not see an increase in their wages for 2009.
Council members approved an emergency ordinance with a 4-1 vote at Monday’s meeting.
Alleged bank robber denied bid for release
By Melissa Topey, mtopey@advertiser-tribune.com
A Tiffin resident arrested for the Fifth Third Bank and National City Bank robberies will be staying in jail a while longer.
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