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• Puerto Rico policeman fatally shoots 3 officers after fight

  28-12-2015 23:57
  
  A Puerto Rico policeman fatally shot two high-ranking officers and a policewoman on Monday.
  
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• Rain Causes Flood Warnings In Marion County

  28-12-2015 23:38
  
  More rain means more flooding in Marion County, especially the village of La Rue.
  
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• Videos of parents crashing off hoverboards go viral

  28-12-2015 23:13
  
  The hoverboard was one of the most popular gifts this holiday season despite warnings about the dangers of boards catching fire and injuries sustained from falls
  
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• Police investigating fatal shooting in Franklinton

  28-12-2015 22:44
  
  One person was killed in a shooting in Franklinton this afternoon. Police said they were called at 2:29 p.m. to a home on Rodgers Avenue north of W. Broad Street. Homicide detectives have been called to the scene. Other details of the shooting are unclear.
  
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• Mother of Paris suicide bomber 'proud' he had no victims

  28-12-2015 22:11
  
  The mother of the youngest of the Paris attackers said she hopes to reclaim his remains for burial in Morocco.
  
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• The Best Farmers Markets in Columbus

  28-12-2015 22:09
  
  One of the greatest things about the rural surroundings of Central Ohio is the easy access to agriculture. That means that regional farmers markets offer a great selection of fresh produce, meats, cheeses and other home grown and homemade products. For the second year in a row, the voters in our annual readers survey selected […]
  
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• The Best Beer in Columbus

  28-12-2015 21:42
  
  Columbus is filled with great local breweries. In fact, our readers have already decided the Top 10 breweries of the year in the 2015 readers survey. But when it comes to individual beers, there’s a lot fewer things to take into consideration. Gone are the thoughts about the ambiance of a brewery’s bar setting, and […]
  
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• Grand jury does not indict Cleveland police in Tamir Rice shooting

  28-12-2015 20:19
  CLEVELAND — A grand jury has declined to indict a rookie Cleveland police officer or his partner for their roles in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a black youngster who was holding what turned out to be a pellet gun.
  
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• No Charges In Cleveland Police Shooting Death Of Tamir Rice

  28-12-2015 20:10
  
  A grand jury has declined to indict a rookie Cleveland police officer or his partner for their roles in the fatal shooting of the 12-year-old.
  
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• Fla. woman on meth arrested after riding cart in Walmart while drinking wine

  28-12-2015 19:27
  
  According to a Citrus County Sheriff's Office arrest report, security officer Robert Gross observed 25-year-old Josseleen E. Lopez consuming $32.36 worth of food and wine inside the Lecanto store.
  
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• Rain will give way to chillier temperatures

  28-12-2015 19:04
  
  The damp post-Christmas weather is ending, but get ready for a blast of good, old wintertime cold the rest of the week. Central Ohio had seen 1 to 2 inches of rain over the weekend and is expected to get another inch through tonight, said Myron Padgett, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Despite all the rain and soggy lawns, there were no reports of flooding here over the weekend, Padgett said.
  
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• Former Ashland County teacher gets 56 years for recording students in bathroom

  28-12-2015 18:21
  
  Elliot Gornall was sentenced Monday in Ashland County after pleading no contest in October to 181 counts.
  
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• Petition submitted in bid to limit what Ohio pays for prescription drugs

  28-12-2015 18:07
  
  Another drug fight may be headed to Ohio voters, but this one is about prescription drugs, not marijuana. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation last week submitted 171,205 signatures to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted for the Ohio Drug Price Relief Act. The group needs 91,677 valid signatures of registered voters to submit the initiated statute to the Ohio General Assembly next year.
  
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• Milo-Grogan Works Toward Economic Integration

  28-12-2015 18:00
  
  A recent study found communities where poor and wealthy people coexist are typically safer and better educated. Using housing prices, a list was made to show cities that were either integrated or segregated, and by what degree. At the bottom of the list, among the most segregated cities, is Columbus, with four percent of its […]
  
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• Newark man killed crossing Mt. Vernon Road

  28-12-2015 17:48
  A Newark man was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed the street over the weekend. Larry Braglin, 49, was crossing Mt. Vernon Road, several blocks north of Rt. 16, around 7:30 on Saturday night. As he crossed, he was struck by a Jeep driven by Jackie L. Reber Jr., 48, of Newark, according to a report from Newark police.
  
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• Logan County Man Arrested After Deadly Shooting Of Teen At Party

  28-12-2015 17:42
  
  Logan County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in Lewistown after reports of a shooting Sunday morning just before 4 a.m.
  
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• Best Chef of 2015: Alana Shock

  28-12-2015 17:38
  
  While personal preferences change on which restaurant you like best, there are certain chefs that have become well known locally to the point that many diners will seek them out wherever they go. That includes restaurant changes, special events and cooking classes that feature the techniques and ideas from these culinary creators. In 2015, we […]
  
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• Photo: Cherry blossoms in German Village

  28-12-2015 17:37
  
  The warm December has fooled some trees and plants into thinking it’s spring.
  
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• Teen killed in shooting at party in Logan County

  28-12-2015 17:27
  
  A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in a confrontation at an underage drinking party early on Sunday morning.
  
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• Ezekiel Elliott Cited For Driving With A Suspended License Following Accident

  28-12-2015 17:21
  
  The accident happened when Elliott was traveling to meet with the rest of his Buckeye teammates before leaving for the Fiesta Bowl.
  
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• Ohio State football | Ezekiel Elliott cited in car crash

  28-12-2015 17:15
  
  Before he left for Arizona with the Buckeyes on Sunday, Ohio State University running back Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a minor-injury car crash on Rt. 315, Columbus police said. According to Columbus police, Elliott was cited with driving under suspension, driving without a license and failure to control following the 1:30 p.m. crash at Lane Avenue. “He was the at-fault driver,” said Denise Alex-Bouzounis, a division spokeswoman. A full report has not been completed, police said
  
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• The Best Patios in Columbus

  28-12-2015 17:12
  
  Summer time is patio season in Columbus, and local diners and drinkers flock to the spots with the best outdoor environments to enjoy the warm weather. This year our readers swapped out one German Village patio for another when they voted for Lindey’s in the top spot for the best al fresco dining and entertainment. […]
  
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• Best Arts & Culture Institutions in Columbus

  28-12-2015 16:40
  
  There are many opportunities for taking in arts and culture in Columbus, from indie movie theatres to art galleries to live music venues. But we find it worthwhile to highlight the largest cultural spaces that take the form of permanent museums and cultural institutions that allow access year-round to some of the city’s most profound […]
  
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• Meadowlark Lemon, "Clown Prince" Of Harlem Globetrotters, Dead At 83

  28-12-2015 16:37
  
  Meadowlark Lemon, the "clown prince" of basketball's barnstorming Harlem Globetrotters, whose blend of hook shots and humor brought joy to millions of fans around the world, has died. He was 83.
  
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• Walter McCreary, a true American hero (1918-2015).

  28-12-2015 16:23
  
  We honor and remember Walter McCreary, a true American hero (1918-2015). A highly decorated Tuskegee Airmen, a prisoner of the Germans during World War II, and a longtime Columbus resident, McCreary’s patriotism and bravery shall always serve as inspiration to build a more just world for everyone. The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit […]
  
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• Transgender Ohio teen’s message continues to draw attention to struggles

  28-12-2015 16:07
  
  CINCINNATI — The message of a transgender teenager who urged people to “fix society” before she stepped in front of a tractor-trailer in southwest Ohio still draws attention — one year later. Leelah Alcorn, 17, of a northeastern Cincinnati suburb, walked onto Interstate 71 in the early morning hours of Dec. 28. Her death was deemed a suicide. A note on her Tumblr blog pleaded for her death “to mean something.”
  
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• Monday's Most Wanted: David Loomis

  28-12-2015 14:30
  
  Franklin County Sheriff's Office is searching for a wanted criminal.
  
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• Cincinnati Firefighter Dies After Fall Through Floor During Blaze

  28-12-2015 14:06
  
  The firefighter ran into the home after receiving a report that someone was trapped.
  
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• The Top 10 Video Games of 2015

  28-12-2015 14:00
  
  2015 was a great year for video games. Now that the eighth generation of home consoles have at least two years in existence under their belts, the games being released are fully capitalizing upon their capabilities, both from a graphics standpoint and a content distribution standpoint. This year was full of big Triple-A blockbuster titles, […]
  
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• The Best Parks in Columbus

  28-12-2015 14:00
  
  Parks in Columbus come in all shapes and sizes. From hidden neighborhood pocket parks to large regional metroparks, there’s all kinds of greenspace available for public recreation. We asked our readers about their favorite parks, and for two years straight, they’ve nominated Goodale as the city’s best. Located in Victorian Village, the 32 acre Goodale […]
  
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• Backers favor $1 billion bond issue to clean up Ohio’s water

  28-12-2015 13:29
  
  TOLEDO — Backers of spending $1 billion on improving water quality in Ohio think the state’s voters would be willing to sign off on the idea. Convincing Gov. John Kasich might be a harder sell.
  
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• Former Ohio Rep. Michael Fox says prison time changed him

  28-12-2015 13:23
  
  HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A former state legislator is calling his time behind bars humbling.
  
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• Decision expected soon in Tamir Rice case

  28-12-2015 13:05
  
  CLEVELAND — Nearly 400 days after a white police officer fatally shot a black 12-year-old carrying a pellet gun in an encounter captured on surveillance video, the boy’s disillusioned family believes it’s unlikely anyone will be indicted.
  
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• Your Post-Holiday Financial Recovery Plan

  28-12-2015 12:24
  
  If you overdid the holiday shopping, here are some suggestions for getting back on track.
  
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• Former MLB Star Dave Henderson Dies

  28-12-2015 12:19
  
  The former Red Sox star suffered a massive heart attack. Read more.
  
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• Lancaster trying to shut down local motel Relax Inn

  28-12-2015 12:09
  
  LANCASTER, Ohio — Fairfield County and Lancaster city prosecutors are trying to shut down a local motel they say is a haven for crime. It’s the first such case here but an approach commonly used with problem lodgings in Columbus.
  
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• Tips sought in attack on worker at nail salon

  28-12-2015 12:06
  An attack by a woman on a nail-salon worker in November is the crime of the week in the Crime Stoppers program.
  
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• Man charged with murder in West Side stabbing

  28-12-2015 12:03
  
  A West Side man is in the Franklin County jail facing a charge of murder stemming from a stabbing on Wednesday.
  
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• Dozens Dead From Weird, Severe Weather In The South

  28-12-2015 11:51
  
  At least 11 died from tornadoes in Texas, and 13 people dead from flooding in the Midwest.
  
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• New Municipal Court judge Cindi Morehart took unusual route to bench

  28-12-2015 11:46
  
  When she emerged from Ohio State University with a degree in art education, Cindi Morehart didn’t seem destined to spend the bulk of her career in courtrooms. But a teaching job at a juvenile prison changed everything for Morehart, who took the bench this month as a Franklin County Municipal Court judge.
  
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• Lawyer presses Columbus police to change head-scarf ban

  28-12-2015 11:43
  
  Two months after asking Columbus’ mayor and police chief to reconsider the head-scarf ban for female Muslim police-officer candidates, a local lawyer is asking again for the city to re-evaluate its policy.
  
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• U.S. Childhood Asthma Rates Showing Sudden Change

  28-12-2015 11:36
  
  Asthma rates in U.S. children have quieted down after a decades-long increase, a government study found, and researchers are trying to pinpoint reasons that would explain the trend.
  
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• Family Wants Justice For Toddler Shot In Face In New Jersey

  28-12-2015 11:24
  
  Relatives said the boy had surgery Saturday night to remove a piece of a bullet and glass from his face.
  
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• Drug abuse brings heavy toll to families, taxpayers

  28-12-2015 11:13
  
  The words were out of Carlene Davis-Dale’s mouth before she knew it: “I hope the next mouthful of pills or the next shot is your last,” she told her drug-addicted son. Looking back, Davis-Dale said, she didn’t really mean it. Her cutting words were born of the grinding pain and frustration that a mother feels watching her only child repeatedly hurt himself and those around him because of the deadly grip of drug abuse.
  
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• Making most of terminally-ill dog’s final months

  28-12-2015 11:06
  
  A sad but real part of pet parenting is that we often outlive our beloved animals. And usually, we don’t know exactly when they are going to go. But what if you did? What would you do?
  
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• More Rain To Move Into Central Ohio Monday Morning

  28-12-2015 11:04
  
  After a soggy weekend, more rain is headed our way today.
  
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• Flood Watches & Warnings Across Central Ohio As More Rain Expected Tonight

  28-12-2015 11:04
  
  More heavy rain moving into Central Ohio tonight with 1-1.5 inches expected across Central Ohio.
  
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• Afternoon Forecast: Breezy, Off & On Rain Showers

  28-12-2015 11:04
  
  After a soggy weekend, more rain is headed our way and will linger off and on throughout the day.
  
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• Time Warner upgrades complete in nine Ohio counties

  28-12-2015 10:30
  
  Time Warner Cable has completed $19 million worth of service upgrades spanning 730 miles in Ohio’s Appalachia region, connecting more than 23,000 residences and businesses to higher-speed service.
  
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• Sprint, Verizon customers in Ohio face Thursday deadline for ‘mobile cramming’ refunds

  28-12-2015 10:30
  
  Verizon and Sprint customers have until Thursday to seek a share of the $120 million allocated for consumers under national “mobile cramming” settlements announced this year.
  
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