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• Utah becomes latest state to legalize medical marijuana

  10-11-2018 22:49
  
  SALT LAKE CITY -- Voters in conservative Utah have decided to join the growing number of states legalizing medical marijuana and expanding Medicaid to cover tens of thousands more low-income residents -- two issues that had long stalled out with conservative state lawmakers.Utah will be on the list of more than 30 states allowing patients legal access to medical marijuana after the plan maintained a vote lead in Friday tabulations. The measure will be revised, though, under a compromise that won
  
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• Ohio: Some medical marijuana should be available by year's end

  10-11-2018 22:15
  
  COLUMBUS — Ohio officials say it could be a leafy green Christmas for some medical marijuana patients as small amounts of cannabis become available for sale before the end of the year.The Columbus Dispatch reports a spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Commerce says the state's first harvested marijuana plants should be processed, tested and on dispensary shelves next month.Spokeswoman Kerry Francis says delays in certifying testing labs that gauge potency and examine plant products for
  
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• Ohio State pins Michigan State back, 26-6

  10-11-2018 21:56
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Drue Chrisman kept Michigan State pinned back with a sensational second half of punting, and Ohio State eventually pulled away for a 26-6 victory over the Spartans on Saturday.In a tight defensive struggle, the Buckeyes (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 10 CFP) enjoyed a huge advantage in field position during the second half. Chrisman's punts forced Michigan State (6-4, 4-3, No. 18) to start its first five drives after halftime from its own 5, 6, 3, 1 and 2-yard line.On th
  
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• WATCH: Urban Meyer post-game press conference | Ohio State vs. Michigan State

  10-11-2018 21:33
  
  Urban Meyer recaps Ohio State's 26-6 win over Michigan State in East Lansing.Watch live in the video player below:OHIO STATE FOOTBALL LIVESponsored by Big Sandy Superstore
  
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• Columbus City Schools reaches agreement with new superintendent

  10-11-2018 21:32
  
  COLUMBUS -- The Columbus Board of Education reached an agreement to officially welcome Dr. Talisa Dixon as the next Superintendent/CEO of Columbus City Schools Saturday.During its special meeting, the Board of Education voted to authorize the Board President to execute Dr. Dixon’s contract which sets a transition period starting January 1, 2019, through the beginning of March.During that time, Dr. Dixon will be in Columbus at least one day a week while she continues to serve as Superintend
  
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• Two people taken to hospital after stabbing in south Columbus

  10-11-2018 21:22
  
  COLUMBUS -- Two people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing in south Columbus, police said.Both victims went to Grant, one in critical condition the other in stable.The call came into police about 2:45 p.m.The intersection of Thurman Avenue and South High Street is closed at this time.Police are currently seeking the suspects.
  
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• Recounts ordered in Florida Senate, governor races

  10-11-2018 20:33
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida secretary of state ordered recounts in the U.S. Senate and governor races on Saturday, an unprecedented review of two major races in the state that took five weeks to decide the 2000 presidential election.Secretary Ken Detzner issued the order after the unofficial results in both races fell within the margin that by law triggers a recount. His office was unaware of any other time either a governor race or U.S. Senate race required a recount, let alone b
  
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• Ohio BMV offers online renewals for overseas military, families

  10-11-2018 20:02
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is offering military members serving overseas along with their spouses and dependents online renewals of driver's licenses and state identification cards.BMV Registrar Don Petit says that while our "military heroes" are out of sight, "they are never out of our minds."Those who qualify can apply through the BMV website's online services, which the bureau says will save an average of two weeks by eliminating the need to mail information to t
  
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• Youth at Circleville Correctional Facility give back while serving time

  10-11-2018 18:03
  CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio-- Youth at the Circleville Correctional Facility spent a day fighting hunger. The youth, who are serving time for a previous crimes committed, packed meals to be donated to the MidOhio Food Bank.
  "We hear about things likes shootings and hunger in the community, and we don't really get to do nothing about it being in here," said one youth who has spent the last two years in the facility. "So, I'm happy I get to take part in this job."
  The men packed enough food to provide 50,00
  
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• Coroner: Overdose death total through August same as 2017

  10-11-2018 17:17
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — The coroner for the county that includes Ohio's capital city says the number of fatal overdoses during the first eight months of 2018 matches the total for the same period last year.Franklin County Coroner Anahi Ortiz on Friday reported 345 fatal overdoses from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31 this year.Ortiz says deaths attributable to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, increased compared with 2017.Deaths attributed to carfentanil, an opioid more powerful than fentanyl, decreas
  
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• Documentary to feature school backed by LeBron James

  10-11-2018 16:18
  
  AKRON, Ohio — An Ohio school backed by NBA star LeBron James will be the subject of a feature-length documentary.The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Akron Public Schools has approved a deal with a New York City production company to document the first year of the I Promise School. The school opened in July in James' hometown and is a partnership between the school district and the LeBron James Family Foundation.The district approved the agreement this week with Blowback Productions for a
  
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• Authorities giving credit to family's "code word" for preventing a girl’s abduction

  10-11-2018 15:38
  
  SAN TAN VALLY, Ariz. - Pinal County Sheriff's Office says a family's "code word" saved an 11-year-old girl from a possible abductor.It happened on Wednesday when an 11-year-old girl was walking with a friend near a park and was approached by a man driving an SUV. He pulled up next to them and told them her brothers were in a serious accident and she needed to go with him.When she asked him for a "code word" the man didn't know it and drove off.“Kudos to the parents of this child for having
  
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• Dog Walkers Weekly "Furr-cast" | November 10, 2018

  10-11-2018 14:49
  
  Welcome back, everyone! For you first-time readers, happy to have you here!This blog is dedicated to those dog lovers across central Ohio. Unless you have a large backyard, many of you probably walk your dog, or dogs, on a daily basis, and maybe even multiple times a day.The purpose and goal of this blog is to help those dog walkers and their furry, little friends make the most out of their walks outside while being safe at the same time.So, let's start things off with a look at what I call the
  
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• Fire crews battle 3-Alarm fire near OSU campus

  10-11-2018 12:59
  
  COLUMBUS -- Columbus firefighters are working to contain a 3-Alarm fire near OSU campus.The fire started in a 3-story building just after 6:15 a.m. on the corner of 8th Avenue and Indianola Avenue SaturdayWorking structure fire at an off campus (non-Ohio State) building at 136 E 8th Ave. Avoid the area while @ColsFire works to bring the fire under control.— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 10, 2018
  Battalion Chief Martin with the Columbus Division of Fire said it's a fully involve
  
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• Cars and street lamps melted in building fire near OSU

  10-11-2018 12:59
  
  COLUMBUS -- Columbus firefighters battled a building fire near the Ohio State University campus.The fire started in a 3-story building just after 6:15 a.m. on the corner of 8th Avenue and Indianola Avenue Saturday.Working structure fire at an off campus (non-Ohio State) building at 136 E 8th Ave. Avoid the area while @ColsFire works to bring the fire under control.— OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) November 10, 201810TV’s Valencia Wicker reported the fire melted cars and street lamps
  
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• University of Akron lockdown lifted, accidental weapon discharge blamed

  10-11-2018 07:56
  
  AKRON, Ohio-- The University of Akron has lifted a lockdown on its campus after reporting danger Saturday morning.The university tweeted at 1:42 a.m. that a person had accidentally discharged a weapon.Around 12:54 a.m., the university sent out a text saying the incident happened at Exchange Residence Hall.The University of Akron also tweeted a warning.Police responding to incident at Exchange St Residence Hall. Shelter in place. Not a drill. Call 9-1-1 if you see or hear something.— Univer
  
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• Man shot at University of Akron after accidental weapon discharge

  10-11-2018 07:56
  
  AKRON, Ohio-- Police say two non-University of Akron individuals were involved in what appears to be an accidental weapon discharge Saturday morning.At approximately 12:30 a.m., University of Akron Police responded to a call of shots fired at the university's Exchange Street Residence Hall.One person was shot in the abdomen and taken to Akron General Cleveland Clinic Hospital.The suspect is in custody. He and the victim are known to be acquainted.The investigation is still ongoing.
  
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• What you can do to get your car ready for winter

  10-11-2018 04:26
  COLUMBUS -- As central Ohio prepares for the chance of winter weather, local auto repair technicians are advising drivers on how they can get their cars winter ready.Steve Miller, Service Manager at AAA Car Care Plus: Grandview says now is the time to get ready for the winter season.“We’ve already seen the start of the battery season,” Miller said.“You know we’ve already sold several batteries today and we’ve only had just a little bit of cold weather so later
  
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• DeWine discusses top priorities once sworn in as Ohio governor

  10-11-2018 04:12
  Governor-elect Mike DeWine sits down with 10TV political anchor Scott Light to talk about his top priorities once he’s sworn in as the next governor of Ohio.DeWine also discussed changes coming to Ohio’s expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.The governor-elect says there’s one thing he can do to improve the lives of Ohioans in many ways but he also says, Ohioans have to improve their own skills to be ready for that higher paying job.Watch the full conversation in the
  
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• 12-year-old bicyclist killed in Newark crash

  10-11-2018 04:04
  
  NEWARK, Ohio - A 12-year-old boy is dead after he was hit by two vehicles in Newark Friday night, according to police.The crash happened around 5:50 p.m. in the 900 block of North 21st Street.Newark police said Timothy Saunders, of Newark, was riding a bicycle eastbound across North 21st Street not near a crosswalk or intersection when he was hit.Police said both vehicles that hit him were in the northbound lanes.Saunders was pronounced dead at the scene.Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be fac
  
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• Buckeyes face another test from Michigan State

  10-11-2018 03:46
  
  If all goes according to form, Ohio State would face Michigan on the last Saturday of the month, with a division title in the balance.Before that, though, the Buckeyes have other challenges.This week, it's Michigan State that stands in the way, and although Ohio State routed the Spartans 48-3 a season ago, there have been enough tight games in this series lately that Saturday's matchup should have the eighth-ranked Buckeyes' attention. The Spartans will be at home, and they still have a lot to p
  
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• FDA plans to ban sale of most flavored e-cigarettes at convenience stores and gas stations

  10-11-2018 03:42
  
  The Food and Drug Administration is planning to crack down on sales of flavored e-cigarette products, claiming they are highly addictive and have become hugely popular with minors. The FDA said it could take action as soon as next week.In September, the FDA set a 60-day deadline for several major e-cigarette companies to prove they could keep these e-cigarettes away from kids. One of those companies, Juul, holds more than 70 percent of the e-cigarette market share overall, and has become overwhe
  
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• Gun deaths on the rise after years of decline, CDC reports

  10-11-2018 03:36
  
  Gun-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S., bucking a decade-long decline, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During 2015-2016, the federal agency says there were 27,394 homicides involving firearms and another 44,955 gun suicides — the highest levels recorded since 2006-2007.In 2015-2016, the latest year available, homicide was the 16th leading cause of death among U.S. adults and the third leading cause for children between the ages of 10 a
  
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• Man arrested in San Diego charged with murder in Columbus homicide

  10-11-2018 03:25
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - Police have charged a man with murder in connection to the death of a man in November 2018.Police said 29-year-old Jeffrey J. Johnson was stabbed and killed on Nov. 9 in the 4400 block of Westerville Road.Police received multiple calls that night at approximately 8:51 p.m.Johnson was taken to Mount Carmel St. Ann's and pronounced dead around 9:40 p.m., according to police.On July 12, police said they arrested a suspect and charged him with murder.Mohamed H. Abdullahi, 38, was ar
  
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• 1 killed in northeast Columbus stabbing

  10-11-2018 03:25
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - One person was killed in a stabbing in northeast Columbus Friday night.Police said officers responded to the 4400 block of Westerville Road around 8:50 p.m.The person was taken to Mount Carmel St. Ann's and pronounced dead around 9:40 p.m. according to police.Police said they are still looking for a suspect.
  
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• 1 critically injured in northeast Columbus stabbing

  10-11-2018 03:25
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - One person was critically injured in a stabbing in northeast Columbus Friday night.Police said officers responded to the 4400 block of Westerville Road around 8:50 p.m.The person was taken to Mount Carmel St. Ann's.Police said they are still looking for a suspect.
  
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