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OFCC Sues City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio
The sign you see here is posted in Cleveland Heights Parks implying possession of a firearm is a crime.
On Friday August 12th, 2011 Ohioans For Concealed Carry Filed a lawsuit against the City the City of Cleveland Heights. The litigation comes after many attempts to resolve concerns over laws that Cleveland Heights not only allowed to remain on their books, but also posted signs at their parks that continue to imply it is illegal to be armed. The City of Cleveland Heights has chosen to ignore our attempts at civil discourse. When individuals have contacted them representing themselves as residents of the City of Cleveland Heights their concerns apparently fell on deaf ears. When representatives of the organization have formally contacted the city's legal representation they've been laughed at and hung up on by the Law Director. It is this arrogance and refusal to work with Ohioans For Concealed Carry that has forced us to seek a remedy through the courts.
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Canton PD Event Leads to New OFCC Legislation
When officer Harless of the Canton, Ohio police department came upon a vehicle stopped in the roadway most of us were focused on getting restaurant carry legislation signed into law.
What took place that evening has become an international viral video, calls for the resignation of the City Council president, and criminal charges against a man who is clearly heard trying to state that he has a license.
Ohioans For Concealed Carry has not just raised thousands of dollars in a legal defense fund, but we've written legislation to resolve this matter that Representative Danny Bubp has stated he's going to introduce this fall
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Another ''Rally'' worth our time
- Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00
- Written by Jeff Garvas
Wife of soldier in Iraq plans rally, vigil to support troops
North Canton woman invites all to downtown Akron park on Sunday
October 10, 2003 Akron Beacon Journal
Audrey Walker hopes people remember the troops who serve America abroad.
Her husband is serving in Iraq.
And on Sunday, the North Canton woman has organized an event aimed at bringing together people in downtown Akron to support the troops.
A candlelight vigil and a rally of encouragement for those in the military will start at 4 p.m. at the Lock 3 Live pavilion on South Main Street near the Akron Civic Theatre. The event will continue until dusk.
``I figured we needed to do something to bring our families together and to show support and to say `We love you, and we are still thinking about you,' '' said Walker, 41, a commercial account executive.
Sunday's gathering in the new park -- the city is donating the park's services -- is open to everyone, she said.
Click here to read the entire story in the Akron Beacon Journal.