Randy Ludlow

Wracked with cancer, St. Petersburg senior has one goal: graduation

tampabay.com — ST. PETERSBURG The teenagers all began itching in the springtime, for their yearbooks, for the final bell, for summer break, for it all. It was all so close now, here at Dixie Hollins High School. They asked each other to prom. They ordered caps and gowns.

Knox County deputy injured by suspect's vehicle in pursuit

dispatch.com — By Randy Ludlow The Columbus Dispatch Sunday May 19, 2013 8:37 AM A Knox County deputy sheriff was seriously injured this morning when he was struck by a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit in Mount Vernon. Deputy Chad Lishness was injured at 6:40 a.m.

Knox County deputy injured by suspect's vehicle in pursuit

dispatch.com — By Randy Ludlow The Columbus Dispatch Sunday May 19, 2013 8:37 AM A Knox County deputy sheriff was seriously injured this morning when he was struck by a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit in Mount Vernon. Deputy Chad Lishness was injured at 6:40 a.m.

Knox County deputy injured by suspect's vehicle in pursuit

dispatch.com — By Randy Ludlow The Columbus Dispatch Sunday May 19, 2013 8:37 AM A Knox County deputy sheriff was seriously injured this morning when he was struck by a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit in Mount Vernon. Deputy Chad Lishness was injured at 6:40 a.m.

Civilians to staff combined 911 call center

dispatch.com — Columbus plans to consolidate its police and fire 911 call centers and replace uniformed dispatchers with civilians, a move that drew a threat of a political "bloodbath" from the firefighters' union president. Mayor Michael B. Coleman mandated that the city's Department of Public Safety make the changes by 2015, saying he wants to streamline communication services, better protect the public and save money.

Komen Race for the Cure: Tales of triumph

dispatch.com — Carol Maye wanted to walk in the 21st annual Komen Race for the Cure. "But I'm having a little trouble with my legs," said Maye, who was diagnosed with breast cancer a little more than a year ago and is still recovering from several rounds of chemotherapy.

About 40,000 take to the streets in Race for the Cure

dispatch.com — Cindy Sankey proudly calls herself "a triple crown cancer survivor." And the secret to her positive outlook and determined battle are her friends. "They're just super," she said before the start of today's Komen Columbus Race for the Cure. Five of Sankey's friends were with her, to walk, talk, laugh and lend their support.

Local council says its delegates will vote to allow gay Boy Scouts but not gay leaders

dispatch.com — By Rita Price The Columbus Dispatch Friday May 17, 2013 11:03 AM The local Simon Kenton Council of the Boy Scouts of America is directing its delegates to vote in favor of a national membership resolution that would lift the ban on gay Scouts. Officials said the local council's executive board made its decision last night.

Ohio teen suspect charged in deaths of brothers

dispatch.com — OTTAWA, Ohio -- Michael Aaron Fay has been charged in Putnam County Juvenile Court in the shooting deaths of Blaine Romes, 14, and Blake Aaron Romes, 17. Gary Lammers, the county prosecutor, said the 17-year-old Fay youth was charged yesterday with two counts of delinquency in connection with aggravated murder.