Census data delay puts Ohio redistricting behind schedule: Capitol Letter
Updated Feb 15, 2021;
Posted Feb 15, 2021
Ohio s congressional map is pieced together with four intentionally Democratic districts and 12 for the Republicans.
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Map crunch: The Census Bureau says it could be as late as Sept. 30 before it provides states with the 2020 data necessary to draw new congressional and Statehouse district lines, the result of coronavirus-related delays. The detailed local population counts normally are available by the end of March, Rich Exner reports. That means some Ohio deadlines for drawing new maps will be broken. The maps, for elections from 2022 through 2030, will be the first under voter-approved reform. Secretary of State Frank LaRose tweeted Saturday that the delay was “unacceptable” and said he’s working with Attorney General Dave Yost to “explore options.”
Tornichio appointed to common pleas general division
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XENIA Adolfo Tornichio has added to his already long history of public service.
The current Greene County Juvenile Court judge was appointed to the court’s general division and will preside in Court Room No. 2, replacing Judge Michael Buckwalter, who was elected to fill retired-Judge Stephen A. Wolaver’s seat on the bench.
Gov. Mike DeWine announced the appointment Friday after considering Tornichio and two other candidates Mark Donatelli and Christopher Beck.
“I do have to say this, whether it was as an assistant prosecutor or mayor’s court village prosecutor, or acting law director for the City of Xenia, or being in private practice it does give me a unique understanding of the law, and in the last five years as juvenile judge, it’s given me a unique understanding of how the judicial system impacts the people that come before the court but (also) our communities,” Tornichio said. “I am very excit
Additional charges filed in child rape case
By London Bishop - lbishop@aimmediamidwest.com
FAIRBORN A former Wright State University professor accused of the sexual assault of a minor has been charged with additional counts of rape and sexual imposition.
Jonathan Varhola, 41, was indicted on Jan. 19 on two counts of rape of a person younger than 13, and two counts of gross sexual imposition, according to Greene County court records. The charges are first- and third-degree felonies, respectively.
Varhola was previously indicted for five counts of rape and five counts of gross sexual imposition in 2019. He pleaded not guilty to those charges at the time.
Fairborn man indicted for sexual assaults on WSU campus
By London Bishop - lbishop@aimmediamidwest.com
FAIRBORN A Greene County Grand Jury Wednesday indicted a Fairborn man on 10 felony counts stemming from two alleged incidents at Wright State.
Zachary Turner, 28, is facing 10 felony accounts, including rape, kidnapping, and abduction according to a release from the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office.
Turner allegedly committed sexual assault against two separate female victims in October 2020. According to court documents, the women were physically restrained in order to accomplish the sexual assaults. Turner resided in an apartment at 2050 Village Drive, located on Wright State’s campus. Prior to the assaults, the victims were told to go to 2030 Village Drive, according to the prosecutor’s office.
Authorities: Suspect in shooting of wildlife officer has past felony conviction, not legally allowed to use firearms
By John Hamilton - jhamilton@wnewsj.com
WILMINGTON The deer poacher accused of accidentally shooting a wildlife officer in Clinton County has a past felony conviction for vehicular homicide and is not legally allowed to possess firearms, according to authorities.
On Sunday, Dec. 20, the three suspects were believed to have been driving on Macedonia Road in Martinsville when they spotted a buck deer in the woods nearby, according to an affidavit from Clinton County Municipal Court.
One of the suspects Brian Liming, 43, of Xenia exited the vehicle, went into the woods, and fired a shot at the deer, the affidavit states.