Woman still critical after fall at bar

Woman still critical after fall at bar

CLEVELAND

A Cleveland hospital says a 20-year-old woman remains in critical condition after a fall from a second-story balcony inside a bar on St. Patrick’s Day.

A police spokesman said earlier Sunday that the woman had died but later said there were “conflicting reports” and then confirmed she was still alive.

A MetroHealth hospital spokeswoman said the woman whose identity has not been released was in critical condition Sunday.

Cleveland.com reports the woman fell headfirst at the crowded downtown bar after the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade Friday.

Investigators say she hit her head on a granite rail.

Police, fire officials and agents with the state’s liquor-license investigative agency are investigating.

Three men die in crash

BONO, Ohio

Authorities near Toledo say alcohol played a role in a crash that killed three men.

Lucas County sheriff’s deputies say the crash happened Sunday morning about 10 miles east of downtown Toledo.

They say the driver ran through a stop sign, went off the road and then hit a tree.

The State Highway Patrol identified the driver as Jamey Metroff of Millbury. The other two killed were Daniel Teet and Joshua Teet, both of Curtice.

Ohio House Democrats seek replacement as lawmaker steps down

COLUMBUS

The Ohio House Democratic Caucus is accepting letters of interest as it prepares to appoint a replacement for a lawmaker from Akron who is stepping down.

Rep. Greta Johnson is leaving her legislative role at the end of March to become deputy director in Stark County’s law department.

The minority caucus will appoint someone to finish her term that runs through December 2018.

A statement from House Democratic Leader Fred Strahorn says a screening panel of five Democratic lawmakers will interview applicants and make a recommendation to the whole 32-member caucus.

It’s accepting resumes and letters from interested applicants through the end of the month.

Associated Press