/news/tags/kandy-fatheree Kandy Fatheree en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:38:40 GMT /law-justice/2025-01-08/summit-county-jail-creates-new-unit-for-those-dealing-with-mental-health-issues-addiction The unit will house people incarcerated at the jail who are dealing with mental health issues, addiction, are on suicide watch or have other medical problems, Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree said. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:38:40 GMT /law-justice/2025-01-08/summit-county-jail-creates-new-unit-for-those-dealing-with-mental-health-issues-addiction Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2023-01-19/local-police-departments-continue-to-struggle-with-staffing-in-2023 Police departments in Northeast Ohio are not immune to the national police shortage that some are calling a crisis. Departments in the region range from being barely fully staffed to needing to hire up to 40 more officers. The issue stems from a combination of retirements, resignations and lackluster recruitment. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-01-19/local-police-departments-continue-to-struggle-with-staffing-in-2023 Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2023-01-12/confused-about-ohios-new-concealed-carry-law-the-summit-county-sheriff-is-providing-some-clarity Workshops on concealed carry and gun safety are being offered in Summit County this week. They consist of an overview of Ohio's new concealed carry law and a demonstration from the Summit County Sheriff's Office on gun safety. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:44:04 GMT /law-justice/2023-01-12/confused-about-ohios-new-concealed-carry-law-the-summit-county-sheriff-is-providing-some-clarity Abigail Bottar /news/2021-01-06/morning-headlines-ohio-to-move-to-2nd-phase-of-vaccine-distribution-this-month-dewine-defends-signing-stand-your-ground-bill Gov. Mike DeWine says the state will move to the second phase of vaccine distribution in about two weeks; DeWine is also defending his decision to sign into law a gun rights bill eliminating Ohioans' duty to retreat before using force; at least four Ohio members of Congress will join the dozens of Republicans in the House who will challenge today’s presidential electoral vote counts; and more stories. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:02:06 GMT /news/2021-01-06/morning-headlines-ohio-to-move-to-2nd-phase-of-vaccine-distribution-this-month-dewine-defends-signing-stand-your-ground-bill Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/2020-11-04/morning-headlines-trump-scores-crucial-win-in-ohio-again-democrats-take-one-ohio-supreme-court-seat President Donald Trump has won Ohio; Democrat Jennifer Brunner wins an Ohio Supreme Court seat; the GOP-drawn congressional map remains unbeaten with all 16 incumbents winning, and more stories. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:06:48 GMT /news/2020-11-04/morning-headlines-trump-scores-crucial-win-in-ohio-again-democrats-take-one-ohio-supreme-court-seat Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser