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As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a hot summer evening, Miles Villalon lined up outside the New Beverly Cinema, hours before showtime.
The 36-year-old already had tickets to the Watergate-themed double feature of 1976's "All the President's Men" and 1999's "Dick." But Villalon braved Los Angeles' infamous rush-hour ... (full story)
As big supermarkets pursue profits, new research shows growing exploitation of shrimp farmers
BANGKOK (AP) — Indonesian shrimp farmer Yulius Cahyonugroho operated more than two dozen ponds only a few years ago, employing seven people and making more than enough to support his family.
Since then, the 39-year-old says the prices he gets from purchasers have fallen by half and he's had to scale back to four workers an ... (full story)
Avoid these errors on the path to 401(K) success
Last week's column drew a comment from a 401(k) millionaire, having started his 401(k) participation right away -- "from day one."
He offered some advice to those who aren't convinced about the benefits of impactful participation: "Sacrifice if necessary but just do it. The future passes at warp speed, and before ... (full story)
Local
Legal Aid honors local attorney’s volunteer efforts
When he was 14 years old, Youngstown native Richard N. Schwartz was asked to participate in a Mahoning County Juvenile Court jury panel to hear cases involving other juveniles charged as delinquents in minor offenses ranging from driving without a license to theft.
"It was an interesting concept that spurred my interest in ... (full story)
State
Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building boom despite cool reception in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the faithful with steeples pointing heavenward around the world — is meeting resistance in some parts of the U.S., including one place not really known for moderation.
In Las Vegas, just a 3 ... (full story)
Franklin County appellate panel reverses felony theft judgments
A Franklin County appellate panel reversed judgments in three cases in which a Columbus woman was convicted of a fifth-degree felony theft charge in each instance.
The Tenth District Court of Appeals panel determined that the trial court failed to make the necessary findings to support imposition of consecutive sentences in each ... (full story)
10th District appellate panel reverses lower court’s parenting costs ruling
A Franklin County appellate panel reversed a lower court ruling requiring the father of a 12-year-old boy to shoulder half the costs of sending his son to and from Australia three times a year so the boy’s mother may have parenting time.
The Tenth District Court of Appeals panel determined that it was unreasonable and an a ... (full story)
Ohio Supreme Court orders revision of calculation used to tax woodlands
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently reversed a Board of Tax Appeals holding that resulted in some state woodlands––forested lands that produce timber––being overtaxed.
The 7-0 court remanded the issue, which centers on an arbitrary $1,000-per-acre clearing-cost rate used for the valuation of agricultural l ... (full story)
Pennsylvania Republican in key swing-state Senate race backs using military to fight fentanyl
STEELTON, Pa. (AP) — The Republican challenger trying to flip the U.S. Senate seat in swing-state Pennsylvania said he'll press for U.S. military action in Mexico to target fentanyl trafficking networks, a controversial and complicated idea that seemed to originate with former President Donald Trump.
David McCormick, who i ... (full story)