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• One dead after crash in Fairfield County

  12-09-2016 23:34
  
  A person has died as a result of a crash near Millersport in Fairfield County this afternoon. The State Highway Patrol was called at 3:30 p.m. to Route 79, near Millersport Road, on a report of a two-vehicle crash.
  
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• Family, friends mourn 6-year-old fatally struck Sunday at Northeast Side complex

  12-09-2016 23:28
  
  Cheick Camara loved to run and play like most 6-year-old boys, his uncles said on Monday. That's what he was doing Sunday evening — riding his bicycle around the neighborhood with friends and cousins — when he was struck by a car in the parking lot of a condominium complex on the Northeast Side.
  
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• Ballot initiative seeking to criminalize abortion rejected by attorney general's office

  12-09-2016 23:15
  
  A ballot initiative to criminalize abortions as murder has been denied due to a lack of valid signatures according to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.DeWine’s office received the petition early this month seeking to amend the Ohio Constitution to classify abortion as aggravated murder.The group wanted to charge both doctors and women who received abortions.DeWine said they received 1,006 signatures on the petition but were only to verify 842 of the required 1,000 to put the initiative on
  
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• Review: Fashion Meets Music Festival 2016

  12-09-2016 23:00
  
  A free entrance into a pretty well-known festival was not gone to waste as I utilized every privilege I was granted during the two-day Fashion Meets Music Festival in the Arena District during Labor Day Weekend. The event greeted the people looking to see Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, Wavves, DJ Khaled, and many more. […]
  
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• Photos: Fashion Meets Music Festival 2016

  12-09-2016 23:00
  
  The third annual Fashion Meets Music Festival (FMMF) took place on September 3rd and 4th during Labor Day Weekend. The musical lineup included headliners such as Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, DJ Khaled, Børns, New Politics and more. CLICK HERE to read our full review of this year’s event. All photos by Chrissy Adams.
  
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• Despite Ted Strickland remark, Tim Kaine says Hillary Clinton will soon be back on campaign trail

  12-09-2016 22:49
  
  DAYTON — While former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says Tim Kaine is "ready to become the president" if necessary, Kaine himself says Hillary Clinton was "very responsive" to him after nearly collapsing Sunday and should be back out on the campaign trail soon. The Virginia senator said he called Clinton as soon as he learned she was forced to make an early departure Sunday from a 9/11 commemoration in New York, her knees nearly buckling at one point. She had been diagnosed with pneumonia Frida
  
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• Indianapolis fertility doctor accused of using own sperm

  12-09-2016 22:28
  
  An Indianapolis fertility doctor is being accused of using his own sperm to artificially inseminate patients and not informing them.Donald Cline, 77, appeared in court Monday to face two counts of obstruction of justice.The children of his former patients filed complaints with the Indiana Attorney General's Office with the intent to find out many other times Cline may have done this to other patients.Dr. Cline denied being the sperm donor. But DNA tests revealed he was paternally matched to two
  
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• Obama plans to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

  12-09-2016 21:57
  
  President Obama will veto legislation that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Monday.“That is still the plan. The president does intend to veto this legislation,” Earnest told reporters at the daily briefing.The House approved the measure on Friday and the Senate passed the measure in May. In the Senate, it was sponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Chuck Schumer, D-New York.Earnest said Monday tha
  
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• Columbus becoming hub of comic books

  12-09-2016 21:51
  Doug Simms of Legacy Rising Publications, center, at the Heroes and Games shop with, from left, comic-book creators Michael Watson, Luke Herr, Micah Cox and Erik McAlister When you think of comic books, do you think of DC, Marvel and the pantheon of iconic superheroes - from Batman to Spider-Man - they have introduced to the pop-culture consciousness? As the comics behemoths take their characters from the page to the big screen, the industry narrative could easily become one of a battle between
  
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• Ted Strickland says Tim Kaine is 'ready to become the president' if necessary

  12-09-2016 21:32
  
  DAYTON — While Hillary Clinton's health is fine, Tim Kaine is "ready to become the president" if that ever becomes necessary, ex-Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland said today before the Democratic running mate spoke at Stivers High School. Strickland's remark, which would be routine most days, drew a firestorm of reaction since it came a day after new health questions emerged about Clinton, who was forced to leave a 9/11 commemoration in New York before it was over Sunday, with her knees buckling at
  
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• Browns' RG3 breaks bone in shoulder, will miss extended time

  12-09-2016 20:44
  
  Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III broke a bone in his left shoulder and will miss at least eight games.Griffin was injured on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 29-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. As he tried to get out of bounds, Griffin was drilled by Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills.The team said Griffin will be placed on injured reserve - under new rules he can brought off the list - and will be evaluated in 3 to 4 weeks.The 26-year-old returned to the game for Clevelan
  
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• Supermodel slams Dolphins players who knelt during anthem

  12-09-2016 20:11
  
  Supermodel Kate Upton has condemned the four Miami Dolphins players who knelt during the national anthem, writing on Instagram that their actions are "a disgrace to those people who have served and currently serve our country."The four players - running back Arian Foster, outside linebacker Jelani Jenkins, free safety Michael Thomas and wide receiver Kenny Stills - were down on their right knee as the song played before the Dolphins' 12-10 loss to the Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday.Their decision
  
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• Columbus Public Health considers new rules for chickens, small animals

  12-09-2016 19:43
  
  Chickens would range more freely and permits to keep small farmyard animals in Columbus would become less expensive under new regulations that the city's health board is considering.
  
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• Village of Johnstown's financial books unauditable

  12-09-2016 19:25
  
  The Ohio Auditor's Office cannot conduct an audit of the village of Johnstown because of incomplete financial records. "Complete financial records shine a light on local governments," Auditor Dave Yost said Monday in a news release. "Taxpayers should not be left in the dark on how their dollars are being spent."
  
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• Johnstown books unauditable

  12-09-2016 19:25
  
  The Ohio Auditor's Office cannot conduct an audit of the village of Johnstown because of incomplete financial records. "Complete financial records shine a light on local governments," Auditor Dave Yost said Monday in a news release. "Taxpayers should not be left in the dark on how their dollars are being spent."
  
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• Youth soccer injuries soaring – including concussions; here's why

  12-09-2016 18:55
  
  CHICAGO -- Soccer injuries are sending soaring numbers of U.S. kids to emergency rooms, a trend driven in part by young players with concussions seeking urgent medical care, a study has found.The findings, based on 25 years of data, partly reflect soccer's growing popularity. But the researchers and sports medicine experts believe the trend also is a result of greater awareness about concussions and their potential risks. Coaches and parents are likely seeking emergency treatment for symptoms th
  
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• Tim Kaine thrust into spotlight for Ohio visit while Hillary Clinton recovers

  12-09-2016 18:49
  
  With Hillary Clinton on the sidelines, suddenly running mate Tim Kaine becomes the face of the Democratic presidential campaign — just in time for his first solo appearance this year in battleground Ohio.
  
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• West Point football player killed in car wreck just after team win

  12-09-2016 18:40
  
  WEST POINT, N.Y. - A West Point football player from New York City died in a car accident hours after helping Army win its second straight game.Cadet Brandon Jackson, a 20-year-old sophomore from Queens, died in a single-car accident at around 1:50 a.m. Sunday in Westchester County, north of New York City, according to police and the U.S. Military Academy.Police in Croton-on-Hudson said Jackson was driving by himself when he hit a guardrail. The accident is under investigation. Police and academ
  
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• 5 kids, 4 adults killed in Memphis house fire

  12-09-2016 18:03
  
  Memphis Fire Director Gina Sweat says 9 people are dead after an early morning house fire.She says one child is fighting for their life in a hospital.Fire officials had said earlier that at least seven people perished after a blaze enveloped the home early Monday.Fire Department Lt. Wayne Cooke said at the time that four adults and three children were dead and at least three other children were taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in "extremely critical condition."Cook said the first firefigh
  
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• Columbus to pay $780,000 to settle lawsuit over officer shooting child

  12-09-2016 16:45
  
  The Columbus City Council is expected to approve a $780,000 lawsuit settlement for a 4-year-old girl inadvertently shot by a Columbus police officer who was trying to subdue her family's dog. Council will mull the ordinance today at City Hall at its first meeting following a six-week summer break.
  
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• Top 25 U.S. cities where your pay will go the furthest

  12-09-2016 16:40
  
  CBS MoneyWatch -- The skyrocketing cost of living has become a policy concern and a headache for residents in many big U.S. coastal cities, such as New York City and San Francisco.Yet there are pockets of affordability across the country where the typical salary will stretch much further, according to a new study from employment site Glassdoor. In these cities, it's possible for millennials and people who aren't making big money to save up and buy a home, gaining a foothold in the American dream
  
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• Apocalypse in your inbox: Candidates turn to desperate language when seeking online donors

  12-09-2016 16:22
  
  WASHINGTON — The end is near, or at least it is when Democrats and Republicans alike approach end-of-month fundraising deadlines. When it comes time to raise money, the sky is falling, and Armageddon is only as far away as the next election.
  
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• Open Streets!

  12-09-2016 16:13
  
  Sunday was perfect day for urban playground of Open Streets Columbus! 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 through photography. […]
  
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• Survey finds gasoline prices falling in Ohio

  12-09-2016 15:19
  
  Gas prices in Ohio are down compared with last week and slightly lower than a month ago. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Ohio was $2.07 in Monday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc.
  
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• 52 dogs euthanized at Franklin Co. Dog Shelter amid respiratory disease outbreak

  12-09-2016 14:43
  The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center euthanized 52 dogs since Friday because of a respiratory disease outbreak.The shelter has been closed since Friday because of the diseases.In a statement the shelter said, "So far 52 dogs already showing severe clinical signs of respiratory disease combined with other physical, mental and emotional factors which would make an extended quarantine inhumane have been humanely euthanized"The shelter director, Don Winstel, said he doubled the medica
  
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• Apocalypse in your in-box: Candidates turn to desperate language when seeking online donors

  12-09-2016 14:16
  
  WASHINGTON — The end is near, or at least it is when Democrats and Republicans alike approach end-of-month fundraising deadlines. When it comes time to raise money, the sky is falling, and Armageddon is only as far away as the next election.
  
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• Sneak Preview: Columbus Idea Foundry Expansion

  12-09-2016 14:00
  
  After a year’s worth of work, the expansion of the Columbus Idea Foundry is approaching an end date. The entire second floor of the 60,000 square foot building at 421 West State Street is being reconstructed, retrofitting what was once a shoe factory into more maker space aimed at attracting creative office tenants, video game developers, […]
  
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• Taxpayers on hook for ‘free’ college courses taken by Ohio’s middle-, high-school students

  12-09-2016 13:27
  
  “Free college credit” for seventh-graders and older students — the lure of the popular dual-enrollment program that Ohio put into effect a year ago — isn’t free for school districts. With few exceptions, parents don’t get a bill for the college credit hours their children can accumulate. But school districts — meaning the taxpayers — are paying for it.
  
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• Arson fire destroys Pulse nightclub gunman's mosque: authorities

  12-09-2016 13:23
  
  FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS/AP) -- A fire overnight destroyed the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce, a mosque once attended by the Pulse nightclub killer and another American terrorist, reports CBS West Plam Beach Florida affiliate WPEC-TV.The first crews on scene reported seeing flames shooting through the mosque’s roof.The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Monday morning says the blaze was set.“A fire at any place of worship is alarming, regardless of the circumst
  
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• Ohio Politics Now: What happened to Hillary Clinton?

  12-09-2016 13:22
  
  After Hillary Clinton stumbled and had to be helped into a van, a doctors says the Democratic presidential candidate has pneumonia.
  
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• Ex-swimmer in rape case joins thousands in Ohio sex database

  12-09-2016 12:56
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - A former Stanford University swimmer whose six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman sparked a national outcry has registered as a sex offender in Ohio, where he is living with his parents.Brock Turner, 23, registered at the Greene County sheriff's office four days after he was released from a California ... (more)
  
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• Donald Trump's immigration stance appeals to Ohioans in areas where immigrants rare

  12-09-2016 12:48
  
  Donald Trump’s biggest applause line at rallies in Ohio continues to be a promise: “Don’t worry; we’re going to build a wall.” It’s a line that oddly resonates in a state where the experience with immigration is far different from that of much of the rest of the country.
  
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• Parking lot booths Downtown given some flash, fun with art project

  12-09-2016 12:26
  
  Parking lot attendants’ booths usually range from outright ugly to merely utilitarian. Now, an art project will create two distinctive booths on Downtown lots. One will look like a miniature skyscraper and the other like a park.
  
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• Concussions, injuries spiking in youth soccer

  12-09-2016 12:24
  
  As soccer gains popularity in the United States, there’s been a huge rise in the number and rate of injuries — especially concussions — among young people, according to a new Nationwide Children’s Hospital study.
  
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• Local taxpayers on hook for ‘free’ college courses taken by Ohio’s middle-, high-school students

  12-09-2016 12:19
  
  “Free college credit” for seventh-graders and older students — the lure of the popular dual-enrollment program that Ohio put into effect a year ago — isn’t free for school districts. With few exceptions, parents don’t get a bill for the college credit hours their children can accumulate. But school districts — meaning the taxpayers — are paying for it.
  
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• Denison to offer full-tuition scholarships to 20 Columbus schools grads each year

  12-09-2016 12:10
  
  Starting in fall 2017, Denison University will offer 20 Columbus City Schools students four-year scholarships worth $188,000 under a new alliance with I Know I Can, the district’s nonprofit partner that helps students navigate a path to higher education. Denison plans to award the scholarships to 20 Columbus seniors each year. The program, representing almost $1 million a year in free tuition, is one of the largest allocations of college-scholarship funds for Columbus students ever.
  
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• Apocalypse in your in-box: Candidates turn to desperate language when trying to get donors online

  12-09-2016 12:01
  
  WASHINGTON — The end is near, or at least it is when Democrats and Republicans alike approach end-of-month fundraising deadlines. When it comes time to raise money, the sky is falling, and Armageddon is only as far away as the next election.
  
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• The Confluence Cast: Equitas Health

  12-09-2016 12:00
  
  
  Formerly known as AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Equitas Health is a state-wide organization that seeks be the gateway to good health for those at risk of or affected by HIV/AIDS, for the LGBTQ community, and for those seeking a welcoming healthcare home. We sat down with Bill Hardy, president and CEO, to discuss the history of the organization, […]
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Sunny & warmer Tuesday

  12-09-2016 11:50
  Tuesday: Sunny and warmer. High 85. SW wind 5-10 mph.
  Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.High 81.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Hour-By-Hour ForecastSpecial Information: High pressure continues to keep us dry, sunny and comfortable through tomorrow. Tonight will be another good night to open the windows. Skies will stay clear with lows in the upper 50s. Temperatures rise tomorrow into the mid-80s with plenty of sunshine. A cold front
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Sunny & warmer

  12-09-2016 11:50
  This Morning: Clear and cool.
  This Afternoon: Sunny and heating up. Mid 80s SW 3-6 mph
  Tonight:Mainly clear and not as cool. 62 SW 3-6 mph
  Tomorrow: Increasing clouds. Chance for PM showers and storms. 82 SW 5-10 mph
  Thursday:Partly cloudy and seasonable. 78
  Special Information: High pressure is keeping us dry and sunny. Temperatures rise today into the mid-80s with plenty of sunshine. Lows tonight will be in the low 60s under mainly clear skies. Clouds return tomorrow ahead of a cold front that
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Sunny & seasonal

  12-09-2016 11:50
  This Evening: Sunny and seasonal with highs around 80. Light SE wind.
  Tonight: Clear skies and cool. Low 58. Calm wind.
  Tomorrow: Sunny and warmer. High 85. SW wind 5-10 mph.
  Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.High 80.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Hour-By-Hour ForecastSpecial Information: High pressure continues to keep us dry and sunny. Temperatures are more seasonal today as we reach 80 this afternoon. Tonight will be another good
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Clear skies & cool

  12-09-2016 11:50
  This Evening: Sunny and seasonal with highs around 80. Light SE wind.
  Tonight: Clear skies and cool. Low 58. Calm wind.
  Tomorrow: Sunny and warmer. High 85. SW wind 5-10 mph.
  Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.High 80.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Hour-By-Hour ForecastSpecial Information: High pressure continues to keep us dry and sunny. Temperatures are more seasonal today as we reach 80 this afternoon. Tonight will be another good
  
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• Honor Flight solely for female veterans a first for Columbus

  12-09-2016 11:42
  
  People are often surprised to hear that American women were among the military’s Vietnam War dead, but it came as no revelation to the 81 women who traveled to Washington on Saturday on what was the 77th Honor Flight from Columbus. Of all those flights, this one was historic: It was the first Columbus flight to carry only female veterans and probably only the second or third from anywhere.
  
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• Several NFL players, teams make gestures during national anthem

  12-09-2016 11:32
  
  CBS/AP - Opening Day in the NFL saw Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raise a black-gloved fist during the national anthem, a protest amplified later Sunday when four Miami Dolphins kneeled on the sideline with hands on their hearts as “The Star Spangled Banner” played in Seattle.The protests were inspired by San Francisco backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the first NFL player who chose to sit and take a knee during the anthem in preseason games to call attention to what he ter
  
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• Robbery suspect fatally shot outside Franklinton convenience store

  12-09-2016 11:32
  
  A man was fatally shot Sunday outside a Franklinton convenience store that police say he had just robbed. Courdney Deonte Sims, 25, was shot in the parking lot of the UDF store at 1043 W. Broad St. around 12:30 a.m., according to Columbus police.
  
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• Shelter puts down more than 50 dogs due to deadly disease

  12-09-2016 11:06
  A central Ohio animal shelter says it has euthanized more than 50 dogs after at least one was found to have distemper, a deadly disease. The Franklin County Dog Shelter in Columbus says a prolonged quarantine of the dogs would've been inhumane since they showed "severe signs of respiratory disease" as well as other physical, mental and emotional issues.
  
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• Painting helps lift CCAD graduate past his depression

  12-09-2016 11:04
  
  After graduating from both the Columbus School for Art & Design and Ohio State University, Erwin Lian returned to his native Singapore to teach film and media studies. The change, he says, triggered depression.
  
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• Robinson steps aside as Print Syndicate CEO

  12-09-2016 10:58
  
  Tanisha Robinson has stepped aside as CEO of e-commerce store Print Syndicate. Robinson, the founder of the novelty and apparel company, said she will remain involved in the business as a board member.
  
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• Boy, 6, dies after hit by car on Northeast Side

  12-09-2016 10:38
  
  A 5-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a vehicle on the Northeast Side. The Columbus Police and Fire divisions were called to the 2900 block of Vista View Boulevard, off Forest Hills Boulevard north of Route 161, about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The street is within a parking lot area for the Woodbridge Condominiums.
  
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• BWW Review: CATCO Presents a Comedic, Candid Chat with God

  12-09-2016 09:08
  It's not every day you are invited to sit in the studio audience of a late-night talk show -- especially one hosted by the Supreme Being credited with creating heaven and earth. CATCO's "An Act of God" brings the King of the Universe to a sparsely decorated set in the heart of Ohio for a tell-all session packed with sarcasm, sass and lots of laughs.
  
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