Archive August, 2009

State board close to deciding ballot language for casino, other issues

COLUMBUS — State ballot board officials will wrap up work today outlining three issues that Ohio voters will decide this November, including a high-profile, controversial plan to authorize four casinos in the Buckeye State.
The ballot board will put finishing touches on the pro and con arguments voters will see on the ballot issues. Grabbing the [...]

Churches fervent in casino fight

SPANISH LAKE — The lesson at Grace Baptist Church on Sunday came from the book of Hebrews, and it might as well have served as a call to arms for the tiny congregation on the banks of the Mississippi here.
“… Lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run [...]

Foes say casino plan will hurt church festivals

COLUMBUS — Craps, Texas hold ‘em poker and other casino games run by churches and nonprofit groups during festivals and Las Vegas nights would be illegal if Ohio voters approve a Nov. 3 ballot issue legalizing up to 20,000 slot machines at four casinos in Cincinnati, Columbus, Toledo and Cleveland.
That’s according to opponents including church [...]