Check out the fireworks-related investigations launched over the holiday by the state:
 
The Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) today is releasing updates on the investigations of several fireworks-related incidents that occurred over the past week. As many as 11 people were injured in 12 separate incidents being investigated by the SFM. (There may have been additional fireworks-related incidents that have not been reported to the SFM.)

I realize this is really old news, but here’s the link to the business co-owned by former Attorney General Marc Dann: www.zestydishes.com.
It’s been referenced in numerous news stories since he resigned earlier this year. Nice site for those of you who don’t live close enough to East Liverpool to hit the Homer Laughlin and Hall China outlets. And who doesn’t want to own a dish sold by our much-dissed AG?

From The Onion:
 Congress Struggles To Come Up With Cool Name For Anti-Drug Initiative

From the State Highway Patrol:
COLUMBUS – In light of the recent arrests in the Columbus area for participating in drag racing, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that street racing is illegal and an extremely dangerous activity that can lead to death, injury and property damage. The Patrol would also like to remind motorists that persons rendering assistance in any manner to such competitive use of vehicles shall be equally charged as participants. 
Street racing is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable with a fine of up to $1000.00, up to 6 months in jail and …

From Wachtmann and Coughlin:
 

COLUMBUS— State Representative Lynn Wachtmann (R- Napoleon), Chairman of the Ohio House Health Committee, and State Senator Kevin Coughlin (R-Cuyahoga Falls), Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Aging committee today sent a letter to Governor Strickland urging him to abandon plans to limit access to certain medications used to treat serious mental illness. 
“Limiting access to mental health and anti-psychotic medications places many of Ohio’s most vulnerable residents and their families at risk for hospitalization, incarceration, homelessness and the pain and suffering that comes along with these …

Some audio thoughts from state Treasurer (and Attorney General candidate) Richard Cordray on the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac situation (he offered in response to a question following a Statehouse press conference on Monday):
Cordray Audio on Fannie/Freddie
And here’s his released statement from yesterday:

Today’s approval of new mortgage lending rules by the Federal Reserve Board is a welcome move toward providing needed oversight and protection in the mortgage marketplace.  The changes, while far too late for many Ohioans who are losing or have already lost their homes, will become a significant factor in preventing …

Just out:
 

CHICAGO, IL – Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement on today’s announcement from General Motors that the company will cut jobs and production, suspend its dividend and borrow billions of dollars.
 
“We need real change in Washington. That means no longer turning a blind eye to 3.5 million lost manufacturing jobs or waiting 6 years to sit down with the auto companies. It means recognizing the continued importance of the manufacturing sector in our economy, and having a plan to help revive it. It means taking seriously the …

Just returned from a week of camping at East Harbor State Park on Lake Erie, between Sandusky and Port Clinton. Days at Cedar Point, Kelly’s Island, the Marblehead Lighthouse and lots of beach time included. Only one night of heavy rain and storms, leaving ankle-deep water around our tent and prompting a trip to the laundromat.