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• Columbus man meets his long-lost brother for the first time thanks to DNA test

  10-09-2019 23:46
  “It's like we've known each other all our lives."It wasn't until Drew Norman was a teenager when his mom told him he wasn't an only child.She gave his older brother up for adoption.We first introduced you to Norman in July, after he had just taken an at-home DNA kit.“We did the Ancestry DNA kit.He did his a week after mine,” Norman explained.The two quickly connected. At first, they Facetimed each other and talked on the phone.“We just have been best friends ever since,&r
  
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• UPS hiring more than 1,300 for holiday season in Columbus

  10-09-2019 22:48
  
  United Parcel Service is looking to hire more than 1,300 seasonal employees in the Columbus area for the holiday season.The company said they are looking to fill full and part-time positions with flexible shifts.Tractor-trailer and package car driver jobs start at $21 per hour. Pay for package handlers start at $14per hour and $16for driver-helpers.Eligible seasonal employees who are students can earn up to $1,300 toward college expenses in additional to their hourly pay.UPS is hiring at two Col
  
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• Trump promises report on his finances before election

  10-09-2019 22:21
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday promised to release a detailed financial report of his personal holdings to the public before the presidential election next year, though he was vague on just what he would disclose that is new."At some point prior to the election, I'm going to be giving out a financial report of me, and it'll be extremely complete," he told reporters at the White House before leaving for a campaign rally in North Carolina.It wasn't clear from Trump's commen
  
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• Planned Parenthood to close 2 Ohio health clinics

  10-09-2019 21:58
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Planned Parenthood will close two Cincinnati health centers that together serve more than 6,000 patients a year.The planned closure of the Springdale Health Center and Western Hills Health Center comes after the organization refused to follow new rules for receiving federal money for birth control and other reproductive health services.Neither of the centers performs abortions.The organization blames the federal and state policy changes for the centers having to close the
  
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• Ohio show bans horses from counties in 7 states affected by virus

  10-09-2019 21:44
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Officials say horses from affected counties in seven states have been banned from participating in a Columbus horse show to protect livestock from contracting a viral disease.The Ohio Department of Agriculture says next month's All American Quarter Horse Congress is not allowing horses from counties with confirmed or suspected cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV).The highly contagious virus has been detected in areas of Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas,
  
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• 18 animals seized from Grandview Heights home

  10-09-2019 21:18
  
  Columbus Humane has seized 18 animals from a Grandview Heights residence on Tuesday.The residence is located in the 1300 block of Mulford Road.Columbus Humane said the warrant was based on reports of unsanitary conditions and sick animals that were left untreated.Of the 18 animals seized, 10 were cats, two dogs, two rabbits and four guinea pigs. Columbus Humane said the guinea pigs were found dead upon arrival.Columbus Humane is currently working through the exam process for the animals.A probab
  
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• Green Day, Weezer, Fall Out Boy announce 2020 ‘Hella Mega’ Tour

  10-09-2019 20:50
  
  Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy will be touring next summer for the Hella Mega stadium tour.The tour begins in June with Green Day solo shows in Europe and Asia.Then the tour comes to the United States with all three bands and supporting act The Interrupters.American Express members can purchase beginning Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, Sept. 19 at 10 p.m. local time.General ticket sales begin Friday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com. For more inform
  
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• Local Nonprofit Offers Therapeutic Horseback Riding

  10-09-2019 20:47
  In 2002, local law student Jennifer Hanson had a desire to reach inner city youth in a unique way. That same year, she fulfilled her dream when she bought a horse and began taking her into the inner city to visit with youth. The duo received a warm welcome and soon her horse became so […]
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• Tech Trends: Why Staying Ahead is Crucial for Business

  10-09-2019 19:52
  How does a technology-based business stay on the forefront of developing cutting-edge tech for its customers and its industry? What does it mean for a business’ bottom line? Put simply, “If we don’t come up with the solutions, somebody else is going to,” says Don Carroll, vice president of business development at Vantage Point Logistics. […]
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• A Healthy and Safe Flu Season

  10-09-2019 19:17 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Cleveland Cavaliers play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod passes away

  10-09-2019 18:44
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Longtime sportscaster and announcer Fred McLeod has died at 67.McLeod did TV play-by play coverage of the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers.The Cavs said McLeod died suddenly Monday night but did not elaborate. They called him a "great friend and teammate" and a "heart-felt ambassador."LeBron James, who helped end Cleveland's title drought, said on Twitter: "May you rest in Paradise my friend!"Man WHAT!!!!??? 😢😢OMG this is extremely sad. @CavsFredMcLe
  
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• WATCH: Ryan Day press conference | Ohio State vs. Indiana week

  10-09-2019 18:35
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day is addressing the media Tuesday from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.Watch his weekly press conference live in the video player below:*Following Q&A with coach Day, additional coaches and players will speak with the media OHIO STATE FOOTBALL LIVESponsored by Big Sandy SuperstoreThe Buckeyes open Big Ten play Saturday in Bloomington against the Hoosiers. Kickoff is scheduled for noon.QUICK HITS (via Ohio State Athletics)Ohio State has
  
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• Trump fires national security adviser John Bolton

  10-09-2019 18:20
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he fired national security adviser John Bolton, citing strong disagreements on a number of policy issues.Trump tweeted that he told Bolton Monday night his services were no longer needed at the White House and said Bolton submitted his resignation on Tuesday morning. Trump said that he "disagreed strongly" with many of Bolton's suggestions, "as did others in the administration."....I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me
  
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• Columbus Needs to Better Care for Its Arts Scene

  10-09-2019 16:54
  On August 28, the Columbus Foundation held its annual Big Table event, facilitating a day of community gatherings and conversations. Around Columbus, community members hosted and participated in discussions on the targeted issues and ideas that affect our city. A Big Table conversation held by Wild Goose Creative, 934 Gallery, 400 Square and the Franklinton […]
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• Rare Friday the 13th full moon to appear this week

  10-09-2019 15:12
  
  The night's sky has a rare treat in store for Friday the 13th this month, as a full moon will appear throughout the United States.This year, the September full Moon is known as the Harvest Moon, because it's the full Moon occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, according to the Farmer's Almanac.Now if you're living in the Eastern time zone, the exact moment this full Moon occurs is actually early Saturday the 14th at 12:33 a.m. But for everyone else in the country, the Moon will be its fulles
  
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• OSU researchers examine connection between allergies and anxiety, depression

  10-09-2019 12:39
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - Dr. Kara Wada is an allergy specialist at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. She recently wrote a blog post about the connection between allergies and anxiety and depression."Even dating back to about ten years ago, there was some research out of the Ohio State University looking at the immune system, and its effects on allergies," Dr. Wada said. "And knowing that there is implications between anxiety and depression and our body's immune system and immune system health -- and allerg
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder in Coshocton County

  10-09-2019 12:24
  
  COSHOCTON COUNTY, Ohio-- The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office has formally charged a man with attempted murder.The sheriff's office said it received a call about gunshots in the area of the 900 block of Orange Street on September 8 just before 1 a.m.Deputies responded to the area and began looking for a suspect.The sheriff’s office then received multiple calls about a man with a gun on Locust Street and then received a tip of multiple shots fired in the 400 block there.The sheriff's offic
  
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• Wendy's plans to serve breakfast across U.S. in 2020

  10-09-2019 12:06
  
  Wendy's has announced plans to serve breakfast at its U.S. locations in 2020.Wendy's says it plans to hire about 20,000 people throughout the country to help introduce the breakfast menu.The breakfast menu is currently available at more than 300 Wendy's restaurants.Wendy's says it will cost approximately $20 million to launch and serve breakfast across the country.The company, based in Dublin, Ohio, said some of the items on the menu will include the Breakfast Baconator, Frosty-ccino, and Honey
  
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• Memorial Day tornadoes partially caused Ohio woman's death

  10-09-2019 11:39
  
  TROTWOOD, Ohio — Officials say an Ohio woman who died last week is the second victim to die from a series of tornadoes that tore through on Memorial Day.The Montgomery County Coroner's office ruled that 86-year-old Lois Elmore, of Trotwood, died Sept. 1 from injuries she sustained after a tornado caused a home near Dayton to collapse on her.The office says two other medical conditions also contributed to her death.Her son says his mother and her neighbor were trapped in a bathroom about 45
  
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• Lawyers: Police pressured Ohio woman accused of killing baby

  10-09-2019 11:31
  
  LEBANON, Ohio — Defense attorneys who contend that a young woman didn't kill her baby and that investigators in Ohio made a rush to judgment are set to begin presenting their case.Lawyers for 20-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson say the baby she's accused of killing two years ago was stillborn and that police pressured her into saying what they wanted to hear.Prosecutors wrapped up their case in the murder trial Monday.They finished by showing jurors Richardson's text messages and playing
  
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• Mother of teen killed in wrong-way crash on mission to honor son's memory

  10-09-2019 05:45
  PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio - The mother of a teenager killed during a wrong-way crash in Pickaway County is on a mission to honor his memory.Joshua Fyffe Jr., 17, died August 17. Troopers with Ohio State Highway Patrol said a driver was traveling the wrong way on U.S. 23 when she hit three other vehicles. The driver who caused the crash, Fyffe, and his friend, Vladyslav Gaidai, 17, died.Troopers identified the wrong-way driver as Carol J. Fowler, 56. Toxicology results indicated Fowler had an alcohol
  
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• 1 dead after reported pedestrian struck in northeast Columbus

  10-09-2019 05:33
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio-- One person is dead after reported pedestrian struck in east Columbus.According to Columbus Police, thewas hit near the intersection of Morse Road and Sunbury Road around 10:20 p.m.The driver stopped after hitting the victim.The victim wastransported to Ohio State University Hospital where they later died.Westbound Morse Road is currently closed in the area.Stay with 10TV as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Columbus vape shops say misinformation is destroying business

  10-09-2019 05:09
  GAHANNA, Ohio - James Jarvis owns five Vapor Stations in central Ohio and says the headlines in the last couple weeks aren't fair to his business."The problem isn't the legitimate vape stores," he said. "The problem is coming from somewhere else."You've seen the headlines that are warning consumers of serious breathing illnesses.Across the country, officials have identified 450 possible cases and as many as five deaths in 33 states, including Ohio. Jarvis, who is also the president of the Ohio V
  
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• Number of border crossers drops amid Mexican crackdown

  10-09-2019 03:57
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Trump administration said Monday it saw a 30% drop in the number of people apprehended at the southern U.S. border from July to August, amid an aggressive crackdown by the Mexican government on migrants traveling north.Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan said at the White House that the percentage of border crossers who are traveling as families also slid, a welcome change for U.S. authorities who claim adults bring children to the U.S. because
  
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• NRA sues San Francisco over terrorist declaration

  10-09-2019 03:57
  
  The National Rifle Association has sued San Francisco where city officials recently declared the gun-rights lobby a terrorist organization.The NRA says in its lawsuit that the city is infringing on its free speech rights and is seeking to blacklist anyone associated with it.The lawsuit was filed Monday afternoon in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.Last week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution calling the NRA a "domestic terrorist organization."T
  
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• Car crashes into Ohio health club's indoor pool, injures swimmer

  10-09-2019 03:57
  
  CENTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Police say a car smashed through the window of a health club in Ohio and landed in its swimming pool, injuring one person who was in the water.Authorities in the Dayton suburb of Centerville say the person in the pool and the driver were taken to a hospital Monday, but police say their injuries are not serious.Investigators are not sure yet what caused the crash.A member of the LA Fitness club tells the Dayton Daily News that he came out the fitness center and saw
  
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• Columbus City Council Meeting 9/9/2019

  10-09-2019 02:09 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Rescuers pull 4th and final crewman alive from cargo ship

  10-09-2019 00:58
  
  JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Coast Guard rescuers pulled four trapped men alive from a capsized cargo ship Monday, drilling into the hull's steel plates to extract the crew members more than a day after their vessel overturned while leaving a Georgia port.All four were reported as being alert and in relatively good condition and were taken to a hospital for further evaluation."Best day of my 16-year career," Lt. Lloyd Heflin, who was coordinating the effort for the Coast Guard, wrote in a tex
  
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• Huntington Local Schools helping students explore career options with new agriculture program

  10-09-2019 00:26
  Huntington Local Schools' new agriculture program will consist of career development, talking about jobs out there with college or without, public speaking and anything related to agriculture.The school year just began, the books are back open and high school students are already feeling the pressure of what they want to do when they graduate."I think it's hard to decide what you want to do when you're like this stage because there is a lot for the future," Junior Lincoln Grubb said."Not everybo
  
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• Video shows chase that ended in crash, injuring 9 unrestrained children

  10-09-2019 00:23
  We are learning more about a pursuit and crash that sent nine children to the hospital.The Franklin County Sheriff's Office says a deputy tried to stop a driver who took off.In a brief pursuit, Sunday the deputy reached speeds of 74 miles per hour.The chase ended at Eakin and Demorest, when the suspect collided with an SUV full of children who were not wearing seatbelts"Officers and deputies have a duty to apprehend," said Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin. "And that's always the tough call
  
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• Columbus Blue Jackets Playground Opening

  10-09-2019 00:18 via youtube.com
  
  
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