Domestic violence case against Mayor Ginther's father dropped

A misdemeanor domestic-violence case against Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's father was dismissed today at the request of the special prosecutor, who has been unable to locate the victim. Jeffrey D. Ginther, 69, was arrested on charges of assault and domestic violence after Columbus police said he struck his 19-year-old granddaughter at his Chatham Lane North home on the Northwest Side on April 22. Defense attorney Mark C. Collins said his client was trying to separate his granddaughter and h