http://www.recordpub.com/news Homepage articles from www.recordpub.com 2010-09-03T04:09:14Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888531 NEW ORLEANS, La. " An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888531 2010-09-03T04:09:23Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888532 The firm Portage County hired to manage its nursing home, the Woodlands at Robinson, has given notice it is terminating the contract when it ends this month. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888532 2010-09-03T04:09:24Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888533 The gray, weathered and chipping paint on the supports of the Haymaker Parkway overpass spanning both the Cuyahoga River and Franklin Avenue is speeding toward its demise. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888533 2010-09-03T04:09:26Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888534 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has contracted with a Texas firm to remove whatever munitions, explosives and debris remain at a disposal area known as Rocket Ridge near the center of the former Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888534 2010-09-03T04:09:29Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888535 BUXTON, N.C. " The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 115 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and potentially most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888535 2010-09-03T04:09:48Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888536 Three employees of a landscaping company accused in April of stealing 4,000 gallons of water from a fire hydrant in Brimfield belonging to Portage County have pleaded guilty to lesser charges. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888536 2010-09-03T04:09:55Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888537 The owners of a Ravenna apartment complex have been accused of housing discrimination by federal officials for allegedly refusing to rent apartments to families with small children, in violation of federal housing laws. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888537 2010-09-03T04:09:57Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888538 COLUMBUS " A condemned inmate had his life spared Thursday when Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland cited "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the inmate, even though the governor believes the prisoner committed the crimes. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888538 2010-09-03T04:09:50Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888742 Strict guidelines coming for Kent street vendors By Matt Fredmonsky | staff writer Street vendors in Kent may soon go the way of taxi cab companies. Strict regulations are on the way for people who sell food out of trailers downtown during the weekends. K http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888742 2010-09-03T04:09:49Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888741 Dr. Emilio Ferrara presents the Community Award to Regina McFarland, mother of Kevin McFarland, at the district's Opening Assembly. Members of the McFarland family attended the event on Monday. At the Opening Convocation for Kent teachers and staff, McFar http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888741 2010-09-03T04:09:48Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888740 Ravenna parks taking class registration Ravenna Parks and Recreation is taking registration for its youth baton, hip hop, tap, ballet and pre-combo classes during the fall session. Registration deadline is Friday. The fee breaks down to $20 per month. Cla http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888740 2010-09-03T04:09:47Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888739 Ravenna apartment complex accused of discrimination By Dave O'Brien | Staff Writer The owners of a Ravenna apartment complex have been accused of housing discrimination by federal officials for allegedly refusing to rent apartments to families with small http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888739 2010-09-03T04:09:46Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888737 CORRECTION Monty L. Smith, arrested Tuesday by Ravenna police for criminal child enticement, lives at 2360 Fox Hollow Lane in Randolph. An incorrect address was listed in Thursday's Record-Courier. http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888737 2010-09-03T04:09:46Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888738 Hiram orchestra seeking volunteers The Hiram Chamber Orchestra is seeking volunteer string players from the Hiram and surrounding communities for the 2010-2011 academic year. Membership is open to people ages 14 to adult who have string playing experience http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888738 2010-09-03T04:09:37Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888736 No issues reported in Kent cemetery audit Standing Rock Union Cemetery on North Mantua Street in Kent has received a clean audit, Auditor of State Mary Taylor's office announced Thursday. The auditor's office issued no findings for the cemetery's financ http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888736 2010-09-03T04:09:32Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888657 Recession talk cooled down with vastly improving economic data Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The feeble economy exhibited a smidgen of strength Thursday, with mildly positive reports on jobs, store sales and housing. Figures released on unemployment claim http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888657 2010-09-03T04:09:31Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888655 Baby died after body flushed with alcohol Associated Press CINCINNATI -- An Ohio coroner says a 7-month-old Indiana baby died after his body was flushed with alcohol and not a saline solution during heart surgery at a Cincinnati hospital. Hamilton County C http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888655 2010-09-03T04:09:28Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888653 Strickland spares killer who claimed innocence Associated Press COLUMBUS -- A condemned inmate had his life spared Thursday when Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland cited "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the inmate, even though the governor belie http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888653 2010-09-03T04:09:20Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888649 Burger King sets its sights overseas after $3.26B sale Associated Press CHICAGO -- Burger King's new ruler could help its empire expand. Burger King Holdings Inc. sealed a deal Thursday to sell itself for $3.26 billion to 3G Capital, an investment firm wit http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888649 2010-09-03T04:09:18Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888648 Mexico: Soldiers kill 25 in border gunbattle Associated Press MONTERREY, Mexico -- Mexico's military says 25 suspects have been shot dead by soldiers in a gunbattle near the U.S. border. A spokesman says soldiers were patrolling around noon Thursday in th http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888648 2010-09-03T04:09:12Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888647 65th anniversary of WW II's end marked PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- World War II veterans, their families and officials marked the 65th anniversary of the end of that war on board the same ship where Japan formally surrendered in 1945. The battleship Missouri n http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888647 2010-09-03T04:09:11Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888646 Court won't force a defense to Prop 8 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban. The 3rd District Court of Appea http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888646 2010-09-03T04:09:09Z http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888644 Judge blocks ban on flag mutilation Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. -- A federal judge overturned Nebraska's ban on flag mutilation Thursday, clearing the way for Kansas church protesters to continue trampling on the U.S. flag when they protest at military fu http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/4888644