Ohio’s Astronaut: John Glenn
Ohio’s Astronaut: John Glen John Herschel Glenn Jr. was a decorated military war veteran, a pilot, a famous astronaut, and a United States senator. Glenn is known best for his flight on Friendship 7, when he orbited Earth three times. From childhood, Glenn was interested in flying, and he was also interested in science. Glenn…
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History in Ohio: Birthplace of Neil Armstrong
History in Ohio: Birthplace of Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong was an astronaut who commanded Apollo 11, the first spacecraft with a human crew to land on the moon. Armstrong was also the first person to leave the spacecraft and set foot on the moon. Armstrong was born on Aug. 5, 1930, in Ohio. From an…
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Judicial Elections Matter. Who Are You Voting For?
With this year’s presidential election being in the spotlight, it’s important to understand that judicial elections equally matter. In fact, I would suggest that judicial elections may be more impactful on your daily life than the national elections. Your President, Governor, or congressman cannot put you in jail, take away your children or order you…
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Bail and Bonds
Typically when someone gets arrested, the first thing they want to know is when they will get out of jail. Now, this depends on whether or not the judge will grant or deny bail. Judges will consider the following factors when they are deciding: Is the defendant at a risk of fleeing? Does the defendant…
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Can You Really Open a Fire Hydrant To Cool Off?
It’s an iconic scene from movies and pictures: Running through the spray of a fire hydrant on a hot day. Unfortunately, this isn’t a real-life scenario most of the time. While some cities (including our own city of Columbus) have periodically opened fire hydrants during particularly hot months, it’s just as illegal to open one…
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