CANTON, Ohio -- The City Council is considering renaming a street for the O'Jays, and the move has been revised to avoid confusing the honor with O.J. Simpson.
Councilman Thomas West has proposed renaming a portion of Mahoning Road in tribute to the singing group that got their start in Canton. The council discussed the idea Monday night and could vote next month.
One business was concerned that people would think the street was named after Simpson, acquitted of the 1994 murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman. West agreed to change the request to The O'Jays Boulevard instead of O'Jays Boulevard.
Not to sound ridiculous, but so what if it sounds like OJ Simpson? He is a man who holds records in the NFL and was proven not guilty of a crime. Can we get over this, please? Plus, you're in Ohio. Everyone knows that you are naming this street for the singing group. Let's get serious.
