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DAILY DIGEST Telegraph-Forum I Friday, February 13, 2009 LOCAL TODAY SATURDAY 35 22 I Local statistics for the 24- hour period ending at 10 p.m.: High: 43 Low: 35 I Today: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight.

Lows in the lower 20s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of snow 50 percent. Data is from the National Weather Service, collect temperature statistics. SUNDAY MONDAY I Saturday: Snow likely.

Light snow accumulation possible. Highs in the mid-30s. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

1 Sunday: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid-30s. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy. Lows around 20. I Monday: Partly cloudy.

Lows around 20. Associated Press and local agencies that For more weather information, go to BucyrusTelegraphForum.com From page 1A fic was jammed on 598 and I had to stop traffic to get buses through," Campo explained. "When there is a truck with a car behind it, the car may not see the kid and when I head back the cars come at me. I'm gonna get hit, not the kid." NATION WORLD IN BRIEF Gregg withdraws nomination for commerce post WASHINGTON Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire abruptly withdrew.

his nomination as Commerce secretary Thursday, the third Cabinet-level pick scuttled and the latest political stumbling block in Barack Obama's young presidency. "I said yes. That was my mistake," Gregg told reporters at a Capitol Hill news conference. He said he'd always been a strong fiscal conservative. "It really wasn't a good The about-face left Obama without a full team to lead the government.

Obama's first choice for Commerce secretary, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, took his name out of consideration amid a federal investigation dealing with state contracts in New Mexico. Citing tax problems, Daschle backed out as secretary of Health and Human Services and Nancy Killefer, whose job is not Cabinet level, withdrew as the government's first chief performance officer. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner was confirmed despite revelations that he had not paid some of his taxes on time. Gregg was one of three Republicans Obama had put in his Cabinet to fulfill his campaign pledge that he would be an agent of bipartisan change.

Key lawmakers bargain into OT on tax cuts, stimulus WASHINGTON Reluctant to call it quits, key lawmakers bargained into overtime Thurs- Jenney said the plan must be approved by Ohio Department of Transportation this summer, then the grant application will follow. The grant requires the district to conduct an online survey about traffic safety in the area and suggestions from the community. She sees the plan taking effect as soon as 2010. 419-521-7233 ing before reaching an apparent final agreement more than 24 hours after announcing a deal. Lingering controversy over school-modernization money, a scaled-back tax break for businesses and other issues forced a delay in final votes on the legislation.

But Democratic leaders still hoped for final passage by the weekend. Republicans, lined up to vote against the bill, piled on the scorn. "This is not the smart approach," said Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader. "The taxpayers of today and tomorrow will be left to clean up the mess." President Barack Obama delivered what has become a daily call for congressional action, this time from the industrial heartland.

With approval of the bill, he said in Peoria, companies "may be able to start growing again. Rather than cutting jobs, they may be able to create them again." Police to probe threats against octuplet mom LOS ANGELES Police said ic stimulus legislation, dickering over tax cuts and federal spend- The Associated Press Forum 113 W. Rensselaer P.O. Box 471, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 Telephone: (419) 562-3333 Fax: (419) 562-9162 Toll Free: 1-877-TF TODAY (838-6329) www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com CUSTOMER SERVICES Display Ads: Mond 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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DEATHS Richard E. "Dick" Davis GALION Richard E. "Dick" Davis, 77, of Galion, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at home after an extended period of failing health. Arrangements are in the care of Richardson-Davis Funeral Home. Cora May Diehl TIFFIN -Cora May Diehl, 94, formerly of 4576 St.

Rt. 53, Tiffin, went home to be with the Lord at 3:58 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at the Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orville, Ohio. Cora was born in Ridgeton, Ohio, on July 1, 1914, to the late Christian and Fanny (Endel) Schnarrenberger, and spent most of her life near Tiffin. Survivors include her children, Don (Mary) Honsberger of Fostoria and a daughter, DaLee (Norm) Filburn of Orville, a step-daughter, Judy (Geral) Dyer of Galion; three granddaughters, one grandson, five great grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Case of Galion. Cora retired as a teller from National City Bank, and was a lifelong and active member of the First Lutheran Church in Tiffin.

Cora was a special person who loved her family and everyone she met. She enjoyed cooking, quilting and gardening. Cora graduated from Holmes Liberty High School and Tiffin University. Cora was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul T. Honsberger and John A.

Diehl; and a step-son, Bill Diehl. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m., on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the First Lutheran Church in Tiffin with the Rev. Mark Brodbeck officiating. There will be visitation held on Saturday, from p.m., at the church. Burial will follow the services on Saturday, at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Sycamore.

The EngleShook Funeral Home in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.engleshookfuneralhome.com. Texas, Alabama murder-rape HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) -A former truck and taxi driver blamed for numerous killings and rapes in Texas was executed Wednesday, and Alabama put to death a man who killed his stepdaughter. Johnny Ray Johnson, 51, was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m.

Thursday. He was condemned for the 1995 murder of Leah Joette Smith, who was raped, beaten and left to die on a Houston street. In a lengthy final statement, Johnson denounced Texas death row in particular and called for an end to the death penalty in the United States. According to court documents, Smith's murder was one of at least five rape-slayings in Houston and Austin that were linked to Johnson, a former truck and taxi driver. He also was linked at least eight other rapes beginning in the late 1970s.

Smith was described in court filings as a addict whom Johnson offered drugs in exchange for sex. After she got high, she refused to have sex with him and he beat and raped her repeatedly. In a recent interview, Johnson denied any involvement in Smith's death. "I was at work that night," he told The Associated Press from death row. "I don't know what happened to her." Johnson had an extensive criminal history before he got to death row.

In 1983, he was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to five years in prison but was released on mandatory supervision less than two years later. He found work as a cab driver LIGHTS SIRENS BUCYRUS POLICE WEDNESDAY ARRESTS I A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old juvenile were arrested on suspicion of theft at CVS, 101 E. Charles St. They reportedly shoplifted cigarettes and a dietary supplement worth $26.74. Both juveniles were released to their parents pending an appearance in juvenile court.

6:24 p.m. Charles T. Horsely, 39. 3933 Hensing Road, Oceola, was arrested in the 500 block of South Sandusky Avenue on a Crawford County warrant. He was issued a court date and released.

8:29 p.m. INCIDENTS I A disturbance in the 300 block of West Rensselaer Street was investigated. 3:09 p.m. 1A Lincoln Highway resident. reported her vehicle egged while parked in the block of West Perry Street.

3:35 p.m. Randall W. Sanger, 48, 1407 Woodlawn was issued a citation for operating a vehicle under the influence on East Mansfield Street. 7:50 p.m. THURSDAY ARREST I Thomas E.

Painter, 44, 94 Waterford Glen, was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief and criminal trespass while in the 800 block of Earl Street. He was taken to the Crawford County Justice Center. 1:18 a.m. CRAWFORD COUNTY SHERIFF BOOK-INS TUESDAY 1 Angela L. Jacobs, 346 Third Galion, was remanded directly from court to serve 42 days on a driving under suspension conviction.

12:15 p.m. Carl W. Flinders, Fostoria, reported to serve three days on an operating a vehicle under the influence conviction. 7:15 p.m. Frank Snyder, Marion, was booked in on a warrant for failure to appear for a review hearing.

3:50 p.m. 1 Jason Lawrence, 913 Reid was booked in on suspicion of weapons under disability and held for court. 7 p.m. I Dorsey Armstrong, Mansfield, was booked in on a warrant for failure to pay fines. He posted bond and was released.

8 p.m. Timothy Morris, Mansfield, was booked in on a warrant for failure to appear. No time provided. WEDNESDAY I Charles Leppert, Lexington, was remanded directly from court to serve 90 days on a contempt of court conviction. 10 a.m.

Gary L. Harper, 430 Libby Lane, Apt. C-4, Galion, remanded directly from court to serve 30 days on a contempt of court conviction. 11 a.m. execute convicts and confessed to raping women he would pick up, including one who fought back and for whose rape he was sentenced to another five years in prison.

He was released again after 10 months. The execution was the second this week and eighth this year in Texas, the nation's most active death penalty state. In Alabama, Danny Joe Bradley received lethal injection at 6:15 p.m. at Holman prison after spending 25 years on death row. He was convicted of killing 12- year-old Rhonda Hardin, who disappeared while Bradley was supposed to be caring for the girl and her brother.

Her body was found in woods near his apartment and she had been raped and strangled, according to court records. Rhonda's brother testified at the trial that Bradley had frequently rendered the children unconscious by squeezing their necks. DNA testing was not available at the original trial. In 2001, the Alabama Supreme Court granted Bradley a stay only a week before his scheduled execution to allow DNA testing of the girl's bedding. Court records show Rhonda's DNA and Bradley's were mixed on a blanket.

However, some critical evidence has been lost, including the rape kit and semen-stained clothing. An appeals court said Bradley couldn't gain further post-conviction access to DNA evidence, and the U.S. Supreme Court turned down his last request for a stay. MARKETS The latest grain prices at Country CORN: Cash $3.68 and new Star Co-op Bucyrus and New $3.73 Washington: BEANS: Cash $9.34 and new CORN: Cash $3.60 and new $8.26 $3.65 WHEAT: Cash $4.34 and new BEANS: Cash $9.44 and new $4.14 $8.26 The latest grain prices at Mennel WHEAT: Cash $4.34 and new Milling Bucyrus Flour $4.14 Division: The latest grain prices at WHEAT: Cash $4.24 and new Crestline: $4.44 BE A Lincoln Elementary third-graders Aubrey Dye, Erica Kegley and Terry Gilliam learn about business and the community during their Junior Achievement class, taught by Alan Basinger, on Thursday. (7-F photo by Kimberly Gasuras) Junior Achievement students at Lincoln get visit from mayor By Kimberly Gasuras class at Lincoln.

Telegraph-Forum "I enjoy talking with the children. They get to write down BUCYRUS Lincoln Elemen- questions for me on index cards tary School third -grader Thomas before I get there and they are Howard has learned a lot about sharp with their questions," Ross Bucyrus. said, who took maps of the city for "I have learned how Bucyrus the children along with an aerial became a town or city," Howard view photo of the city. said during his Junior Achieve- "The kids like to find their ment class under the direction of school on the maps and in the Prudential Financial owner Alan photo and look for their houses," Basinger. Ross said.

Howard and his classmates in Basinger has been teaching JuPaula Romanoff's class participate nior Achievement for seven years. in Junior Achievement every "Junior Achievement is a great Thursday. opportunity for local business "I have learned about compa- people to volunteer their time and nies and buildings in our town," teach kids about business in our said Madison Hoffman, one of community. Third grade is a great Howard's classmates. to teach because they are so age The class had a special guest eager to learn," Basinger said.

this Thursday: Bucyrus Mayor Romanoff agrees. Dan Ross. "Junior Achievement helps the "The mayor told us about all children learn more about their the jobs had before he was community and the he important mayor," 9-year-old Aubrey Dye people who help make it a better said. community," Romanoff said. Erica Kegley is in awe of the For more duties.

information about Jumayor's nior Achievement, visit "His job is hard and he has to do a lot," Kegley said. www.ja.org. This is the fifth year Ross has talked to the Junior Achievement 419-563-9226 Wind From page 1A restored. Bucyrus police Chief Ken Teets and Crawford County Sheriff Ronny Shawber said that although there were many downed trees, tree limbs and lines across the county, there was little damage the wind. "We've had five or six telephone poles that were leaning a little or are down," Teets said.

"We've had From page 1A the rest of his life. "We've done our job," Deters said in a statement to The Associated Press this week. "I respect the ability for the governor to do what he believes is right." A message seeking comment from Deters about Strickland's decision was left Thursday. Hill's public defenders praised the ruling. "Strickland's decision rightfully acknowledges the wishes of the victim's family, who are united in their support for clemency, as well as the issues of unfairness that plagued Jeffrey's case," assistant public defenders Justin Thompson and Pam Prude-Smithers said in a statement.

"We write you as a family, humbly requesting that you acknowledge and respect our wishes," the family said in a May 30 letter to Deters. "As a family, we have already gone through enough," the letter said. "We acknowledge the crime and the need for punishment but, to execute Jeffrey would drag us about the same number of trees. "Fortunately, most of them weren't blocking any roadways," Teets said. One notable exception was on Aumiller Park Drive, where a large tree fell across the road.

"We didn't have anything major happen," Shawber said. "I know there were three trees down on Stetzer Road as I was coming into work this morning. But we didn't get too many calls." 419-563-9225 through yet another tragedy." Strickland commuted the death sentence of death row inmate John Spirko last year out of concern over evidence in the case and the slight possibility he didn't commit the murder he was convicted of. Strickland has allowed four other executions to proceed. Strickland's decision showed an appreciation for the broader use of clemency, said Dan Kobil, a Capital University law professor and clemency expert.

"Sometimes we assume that clemency is only there to correct cases of wrongful convictions," Kobil said. "In fact we have long used clemency in cases where the sentence is technically legal, but in a broader or in a human sense, unjust." In 2003, Gov. Bob Taft, a Republican, commuted the death sentence of Jerome Campbell, also of Cincinnati, over concerns about evidence heard by jurors. The state has executed 28 men since 1999. Brett Hartman, sentenced to die for stabbing a woman in Akron 138 times, then slitting her throat in 1997, has an April 7 execution date.

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