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• Former Ohio Treasurer’s Office Called “Rotten” With Alleged Corruption

  05-02-2016 23:40
  
  History is changing a bit for former Ohio Treasurer and Franklin County Commissioner Candidate Kevin Boyce.
  
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• Union: State 'knowingly endangered health' of Rhodes Tower workers

  05-02-2016 23:25
  
  The largest state employee union has filed a grievance alleging the state "knowingly endangered the health and safety" of 3,000 employees by failing to notify Rhodes Tower workers that a colleague had contracted Legionnaires' disease.
  
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• Minerva Park Resident View "Minerva Monkey" As Both Comical and Serious Matter

  05-02-2016 22:54
  
  Law enforcement, the Dept. of Agriculture and neighbors who live in the Lake Wood Drive area are looking for a Howler Monkey, which was spotted by a police officer, Thursday.
  
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• Judge Pat Sheeran decides not to seek re-election

  05-02-2016 22:43
  
  Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Pat Sheeran has decided not to seek re-election, forcing the county Republican Party to find someone to replace him on the November ballot.
  
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• Minerva Park reports second monkey sighting

  05-02-2016 22:32
  
  There has been a second monkey sighting in Minerva Park.
  
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• Couple Charged With Selling Candy Containing Hash Oil To Gahanna Students

  05-02-2016 22:19
  
  31-year-old George Dailey III and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Briana M. Hudson, are facing multiple charges for manufacturing and selling the tainted candy.
  
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• Hamilton Local Schools Lift Lock Down After Receiving Threat

  05-02-2016 21:33
  
  The schools were placed under lockdown after receiving a threat Friday afternoon.
  
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• Authorities Apprehend Suspect In Connection To Threat Made Against Hamilton Schools

  05-02-2016 21:33
  
  The schools were placed under lockdown after receiving a threat Friday afternoon.
  
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• Utica man killed in wreck near Johnstown

  05-02-2016 21:12
  
  A Utica man died this morning after he lost control of his Chevrolet Impala on Rt. 62 in Licking County, went left of center and collided with an oncoming semi. The State Highway Patrol says Charles McNabb, 49, was speeding westbound on the highway, east of Johnstown, when he lost control and caused the 9:18 a.m. crash.
  
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• Too Cute Nora!

  05-02-2016 20:48
  
  Columbus Zoo and Aquarium‘s Nora is just too cute for words! WATCH VIDEO The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on Facebook as we continue to celebrate The Spirit of Columbus […]
  
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• Development Project Updated to Preserve Historic High Street Buildings

  05-02-2016 20:30
  
  The controversial “View on Pavey Square” development planned for a stretch of High Street just north of Ohio State will soon be getting a major revision that will likely please many within the neighborhood. A legal representative from developer JDI Celmark wrote to the University Area Commission on Wednesday, announcing that plans would be presented […]
  
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• Coroner IDs Columbus man killed in Licking County crash

  05-02-2016 20:09
  
  The man killed in a two-car crash in Licking County on Thursday was identified as Hem Tiwari of Columbus, according to the county coroner's office.
  
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• Parcels to Places Wants to Transform Vacant Properties

  05-02-2016 19:58
  
  Many neighborhoods in Columbus are plagued with vacant land where homes or businesses once stood, and some neighborhoods have struggled to fill those gaps back in with new structures. A new program called “Parcels to Places” will kick off next week, which aims to address this issue through public involvement and community creativity. “The kickoff […]
  
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• Megabus drops route to Cleveland

  05-02-2016 18:46
  
  Low-cost, intra-city bus service Megabus has suspended a Cleveland-to-Atlanta route, resulting in the loss of the bus connection between Columbus and Cleveland. The route was discontinued in early January because it was not meeting financial expectations, a Megabus spokesman confirmed; he said low gas prices likely were one factor in lower-than-anticipated ridership.
  
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• Fatal wreck closes Rt. 62 near Johnstown

  05-02-2016 18:39
  
  The State Highway Patrol says one person died this morning in a crash that has closed Rt. 62 east of Johnstown in Licking County. A semi and a vehicle collided about 9:15 a.m. between Sportsman Club and Crouse-Willison roads, the patrol said. Few other details, including the name of who was killed, were available.
  
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• Weak controls led to corruption while Boyce was state treasurer, report says

  05-02-2016 18:37
  
  A new report says former state Treasurer Kevin Boyce had no direct knowledge of a kickback scheme involving his top deputy, but major weaknesses inside the office allowed the corruption to proliferate.
  
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• 5 Things You Need To Know About This Year's Super Bowl Commercials

  05-02-2016 18:13
  
  This year's Super Bowl advertisers are sticking to the classics in their efforts to win over Big Game viewers on Sunday.
  
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• How The So-Called Tipster Scammed, Then Exposed Joel Wright

  05-02-2016 17:45
  
  The man who claims he's the ICE informant who exposed Joel Wright on his alleged quest for child rape made no secret that he intended to swindle the 23-year-old seminary student.
  
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• How The So-Called Tipster Scammed, Then Brought Joel Wright To Justice

  05-02-2016 17:45
  
  The man who claims he's the ICE informant who exposed Joel Wright on his alleged quest for child rape made no secret that he intended to swindle the 23-year-old seminary student.
  
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• Union to file grievance over lack of notice of employee with Legionnaires' disease

  05-02-2016 17:27
  
  The largest state employee union is filing a grievance accusing the state of failing to notify workers in the Rhodes Tower that a co-worker had contracted Legionnaires' disease. The Ohio Civil Service Employees Association plans to file the grievance today claiming a violation of its contract's health and safety provisions, said union spokeswoman Sally Meckling.
  
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• Manziel's Agent Drops Quarterback After Police Inquiries

  05-02-2016 17:21
  
  Erik Burkhardt released a statement to media outlets Friday saying "with deep regret" he has ended the business relationship. Manziel will be released by the Cleveland Browns next month.
  
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• Columbus murder suspect arrested in Georgia

  05-02-2016 17:15
  
  A man wanted in connection with a Jan. 30 murder on Columbus' East Side has been arrested in Georgia, police say. Shante Stevenson, 22, was arrested Thursday in Marietta, Ga. Stevenson is the only suspect in the shooting death of 55-year-old Marty Blair, who was shot to death at an East Side duplex the night of Jan. 30.
  
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• One Dead In Multiple Vehicle Crash Near Johnstown

  05-02-2016 16:18
  
  According to the Newark Advocate, the crash occurred around 9:15 a.m. on the 9500 block of U.S. 62, between Sportsman Club Road and Crouse-Willison Road.
  
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• Wreck closes Rt. 62 near Johnstown

  05-02-2016 16:12
  
  A multi-vehicle crash involving at least one semi has closed Rt. 62 east of Johnstown in Licking County, and the Monroe Township fire chief posted on social media that someone was killed in the wreck. A dispatcher with the Granville Post of the State Highway Patrol said at about 9:50 a.m., however, that she could not yet confirm whether there was a fatality because troopers were still arriving at the scene of the 9:15 a.m. crash
  
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• Zoo's new polar bear cub named Nora

  05-02-2016 15:58
  
  It took a few months, but the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's new polar bear cub now has a name: Nora.
  
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• FDNY: 1 Dead, 2 Seriously Hurt In Manhattan Crane Collapse

  05-02-2016 15:29
  
  The collapsed metal lattice landed across an intersection and stretched much of a block.
  
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• Columbus Zoo Reveals Winning Name For Polar Bear Cub Vote

  05-02-2016 15:15
  
  The zoo launched a vote last month to name the tiny bear, giving voters four possible choices: Desna, Kaya, Nora or Sakari.
  
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• Best Bites Preview: Bacon Peanut Brittle, Cream Puffs, Coffee & More

  05-02-2016 15:00
  The second annual Best Bites: Sweet Treats event is only a few days away, and tickets are over 80% sold out! If you love desserts and you love Mardi Gras, then you’ll want to check out the full details below: Columbus Underground is gathering all of the city’s top dessert makers together for one night […]
  
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• New role, rolls for chef after Mr. Sushi acquisition

  05-02-2016 14:36
  Song Kim recently acquired the restaurant from Ji Kim , vowing to put his standing as a chef behind the store, 3 N. High St. in the city's historic district. For the first time, 55-year-old Song Kim is the sole proprietor of a restaurant, a situation he has wanted for many years.
  
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• Hungry Sea Lion Pup Seats Itself At Fancy San Diego Restaurant Booth

  05-02-2016 14:32
  
  Table for one sea lion, please.
  
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• New Bills Address Disposal of Fetal Remains After Abortions

  05-02-2016 14:30
  
  The start of the year came with two new bills placing restrictions around the abortion process for Ohio women. House Bills 417 and 419 come with mandates for the disposal of fetal remains, including a provision that a woman seeking an abortion must choose either cremation or burial. There is no option for donating the […]
  
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• Manhunt For Modern-Day "Bonnie and Clyde" Ends With Gunfire, Chases

  05-02-2016 14:18
  
  The "Clyde" in a Missouri couple nicknamed by some as a modern-day "Bonnie and Clyde" is dead and the "Bonnie" is in custody in a hospital after two high-speed chases and gunfire in the Pensacola, Florida area early Friday, authorities said.
  
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• First Look: The Glenn Avenue Soap Company Retail Shop

  05-02-2016 14:00
  
  Local soapmaker Glenn Avenue Soap Company is hosting a grand-opening of their new retail facility on Sunday at 1166 West Fifth Avenue in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood. Originally launched from the living room of Phil and Sandra Metzler, the company has quickly grown their business into a larger production space where they craft liquid soaps, bar […]
  
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• Ohio Politics Now: John Kasich gets Montel Williams endorsement, help from Arnold Schwarzenegger

  05-02-2016 13:21
  
  TV personality Montel Williams was in Columbus for Kasich’s candidacy announcement in July but didn’t endorse him then. But last night, in an op-ed for USA TODAY, Williams endorsed Kasich saying “we need an adult in the White House.” “Instead of a new message of unity and inclusion, we’ve gotten division and antagonism. We’ve gotten Donald Trump’s bigoted rhetoric against Latinos and patriotic Muslim Americans. We’ve had little focus on issue
  
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• IRS crackdown seeks deterrence with tax-time prosecutions

  05-02-2016 13:09
  
  It’s tax season, when the bow-tied guy urges America to “Get its billion back” and the late-night hawker offers cash now if you just can’t wait for that refund. Another group also is stepping up its tax-related advertising, in a manner of speaking. It’s no coincidence that the number of Internal Revenue Service cases on the federal court calendar dramatically increases at this time of year.
  
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• Police Nab East Columbus Murder Suspect In Georgia

  05-02-2016 13:01
  
  Shante Stevenson, 22, was arrested Thursday in Marietta, Georgia after police say he gunned down a 55-year-old man last month.
  
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• HUD Secretary Announces Insurance Rate Reductions for Affordable and Green Housing

  05-02-2016 13:00
  
  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro made an announcement in Columbus last week about a measure intending to boost capital investment in affordable and energy efficient housing. “Families across the country are struggling through an affordable housing crisis,” said Secretary Castro in a press release. “By reducing our rates, this […]
  
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• Retired Marietta police officer reunited with canine partner

  05-02-2016 12:54
  
  The tale of the police officer who was told he could not keep his beloved canine partner with him in retirement has a happy ending. Newly retired Marietta Police Officer Matthew Hickey bought Ajax on Thursday for $1— though, as Hickey was quick to note, the dog is worth a lot more to him.
  
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• We Are Closer Than Six Degrees From Kevin Bacon

  05-02-2016 12:46
  
  Facebook study shows we are more connected than ever before. Read more.
  
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• Mount Carmel joins Texas company to open free-standing emergency departments

  05-02-2016 12:42
  
  Mount Carmel Health System is joining a fast-growing national company to open "multiple" free-standing emergency departments across central Ohio — a move certain to intensify an already fierce competition among local nonprofit hospitals. The alliance follows Lewisville, Texas-based Adeptus Health Inc.'s establishment of a local foothold in 2014 with the purchase of 6 acres at Polaris, ground for which it had submitted plans for a for-profit hospital.
  
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• Wayne National Forest seeks public comment on gypsy moth spraying

  05-02-2016 11:46
  
  Wayne National Forest officials are seeking public comment on whether to control leaf-eating gypsy moths with an aerial spray that disrupts their reproduction. State officials plan to spray the national forest area that takes in Athens, Hocking, Morgan, Perry and Vinton counties in the spring with either mating-disruption pheromone or Gypchek. Both products affect only gypsy moths.
  
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• Ohioans support federal spending reductions, tax increases, survey shows

  05-02-2016 11:43
  
  WASHINGTON — An independent survey concluded that voters from both political parties in Ohio are willing to support some spending reductions and tax increases to reduce the federal deficit by at least $100 billion during the 2017 spending year, which begins in October.
  
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• Seasonable Temps Heading Into The Weekend

  05-02-2016 11:37
  
  Doppler 10 Meteorologist Mike Davis says expect milder temperatures for Super Bowl weekend. Get the forecast.
  
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• Forecast: Seasonable Temps Heading Into The Weekend

  05-02-2016 11:37
  
  High pressure builds into the region as we head toward the weekend. Today looks dry and seasonable with a good deal of sun.
  
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• Evening Forecast: Partly Cloudy & Cold, Low 25

  05-02-2016 11:37
  
  Our weekend starts off with sunshine and pleasant temperatures.
  
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• Afternoon Forecast: Mostly Cloudy & Seasonable, Temps In Upper 30s

  05-02-2016 11:37
  
  Today looks dry and seasonable with a good deal of sun. Look for a gradual warm-up over the weekend as the winds shift to the south with the chance for precipitation returning ahead of a cold front by Monday.
  
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• Bullet Just Misses Woman’s Heart In East Columbus Shooting

  05-02-2016 11:34
  
  Woman was shot while walking home Friday morning. Find out more.
  
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• Monkey on the lam in Minerva Park

  05-02-2016 10:33
  
  Minerva Park police are looking for a howler monkey that was seen by an officer in the village early Thursday morning.
  
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• Family And Friends Hold Vigil For Woman Murdered In Vacant Apartment

  05-02-2016 05:44
  
  Family of woman whose body was found dead in East Columbus share heartbreaking and heartwarming memories in frigid temperatures. Read more.
  
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• Woman dies in industrial mixer accident at Utah bakery

  05-02-2016 05:38
  
  A Utah woman died this week after she was pulled into an industrial-size bakery mixer at a suburban Salt Lake City grocery store.
  
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