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• Barrett named Co-Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week

  17-10-2016 23:33
  
  After leading his team back against Wisconsin, junior quarterback J.T. Barrett was named Co-Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week.Barrett threw for 226 yards with one touchdown and rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns against the Badgers.This represents the sixth career offensive weekly award from the Big Ten for Barrett, and his 13th overall Big Ten honor (includes seven freshman of the week honors in 2014).In the game, Barrett passed Braxton Miller for the all-time Ohio State leade
  
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• The best places to see fall foliage in central Ohio

  17-10-2016 23:20
  The sun is beaming making Central Ohio feel more like August than October. Cecile and Elina Katz of Granville are soaking up what seems to be a never-ending summer at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park."It feels warmish and just the right temperature because there's a breeze,” Elina Katz said.“We decided to spend the day outside and experience the beautiful fall colors,” Cecile Katz said.But finding brilliant autumn colors is like a Where's Waldo game with this view of Hocking Hil
  
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• Man killed on birthday in texting-related crash

  17-10-2016 23:10
  
  A man was killed on his 41st birthday in a texting-related crash on Interstate 71 in Grove City, police said.
  
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• Target pulls clown masks from shelves after recent threats

  17-10-2016 23:09
  
  Clowns are no laughing matter for Target. The retail store has decided to pull all creepy clown masks from its stores and from its website due to the “current environment” surrounding clowns.“We have made the decision to remove a variety of clown masks from our assortment, both in stores and online,” Joshua Thomas, spokesperson for Target, told CBS News in a statement. This decision comes after a spike in reports of creepy clown sightings across the U.S. Going back to lat
  
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• Pence urges backers in Columbus to 'respectfully' ensure vote is legit

  17-10-2016 23:09
  
  As Donald Trump continues to press that the election is rigged against him, his running mate stopped in Columbus Monday and told supporters that if they haven’t yet volunteered to observe the polls, they haven’t done enough.
  
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• Jon Husted says voting is safe in Ohio despite talk of rigged election

  17-10-2016 23:04
  
  WASHINGTON — Even as Republican Donald Trump warns of “large-scale voter fraud,” analysts say it would be nearly impossible in Ohio for one political party to steal the outcome election from another. The elections and the vote counting in Ohio are conducted by bipartisan boards of elections in the state’s 88 counties, meaning only an improbable alliance and virtually impossible to keep secret between Democrats and Republicans in all 88 counties could change the election.
  
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• Macy's to open an hour earlier on Thanksgiving Day

  17-10-2016 23:00
  
  Don't count on Thanksgiving reverting to its traditional status of feasting on turkey and giving thanks.Macy's announced Monday it was staying committed to Thanksgiving Day shopping, saying it'll open an hour earlier this year. The move dampened hopes that other key stores will back away from the "Christmas Creep."The retailer plans to open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with most Macy's stores closing at 2 a.m., and then reopening at 6 a.m. Friday. It cited "ongoing customer interest in shopping on
  
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• State to spend $500,000 in online schools legal fight

  17-10-2016 22:43
  
  A state panel approved $500,000 in attorney fees today to fuel the legal fight between state education officials and the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
  
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• Columbus Marathon

  17-10-2016 22:26
  
  Congrats to the 18,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers pushing their limits in the #CbusMarathon yesterday. What a joy to see you pass The Columbus Foundation! 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 […]
  
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• Cartoon Crossroads Columbus

  17-10-2016 22:21
  
  Second annual Cartoon Crossroads Columbus was an amazing four-day experience throughout the city! Here, Saturday’s artist expo at the new main library brought more than 100 artists and many more fans together.#cxc2016 #artmakescolumbus Snap by Michael S. Brown The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people […]
  
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• Former general pleads guilty in false leak probe

  17-10-2016 22:20
  
  A former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has pleaded guilty to making false statements during an investigation into a leak of classified information about a covert cyberattack on Iran's nuclear facilities.Retired Marine Gen. James Cartwright entered the plea at a hearing Monday before U.S. District Judge Richard Leon. When Leon asked if Cartwright understood the charge, he said, "I do, sir."The offense carries a maximum of five years in prison, but Cartwright's attorney told the judge
  
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• Crew SC Surveying Demand for Construction of New Soccer Stadium

  17-10-2016 22:02
  
  Talk of building a new soccer stadium in Columbus has been buzzing for the past decade, but the discussion is starting to become a bit more serious. Local Major League Soccer team Columbus Crew SC has tapped consulting firm Barrett Sports Group to conduct a market study for the viability of a new stadium. According to […]
  
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• New poll shows Clinton, Trump tied in battleground Ohio

  17-10-2016 21:44
  
  Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are deadlocked at 45 percent in a new poll released today of battleground Ohio. However, the Democratic nominee is ahead of Trump in three other swing states: Florida, Colorado and Pennsylvania in new surveys by the Quinnipiac University Poll.
  
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• Teen pleads guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter, may go to adult prison

  17-10-2016 21:30
  
  A man who was 17 when he participated in an armed robbery in which two of his accomplices were killed by police could be sent to an adult prison for 25 years. Savon O. Dearmond, now 19, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of involuntary manslaughter, one count of aggravated robbery and one gun specification.
  
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• Former Conservation Club treasurer pleads guilty to theft

  17-10-2016 21:30
  A Columbus man and the former treasurer of a Delaware County shooting club pleaded guilty to one count of theft in Delaware County Common Pleas Court Monday.Mark B. Snodgrass, 63, of 4175 Lawnview Drive, Columbus, was scheduled to stand trial Tuesday in Delaware County Common Pleas Court to face two counts of theft, which are fourth-degree ... (more)
  
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• Ontario court weighs ban of Cleveland Indians name, logo

  17-10-2016 21:16
  
  A Toronto court will hear arguments Monday on an attempt to bar the Cleveland Indians from using their team name and "Chief Wahoo" logo in Ontario.The legal challenge by indigenous activist Douglas Cardinal comes on the same day the team plays the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Toronto.The long-standing logo, which appears on some team caps and jerseys, depicts a grinning, red-faced cartoon with a feather headband.Major League Baseball said it "apprecia
  
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• 10TV & Columbus Dispatch host U.S. Senate Debate Monday night

  17-10-2016 20:53
  10TV and The Columbus Dispatch will host the U.S. Senate debate between Republican Senator Rob Portman and Democratic challenger Ted Strickland.This will be the second debate between the candidates.The prime time debate airs tonight at 7 p.m. on 10TV.You can also catch, “Face The State: The Senatorial Debate” streaming live on 10TV.com and the 10TV Facebook page.
  
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• Didn't put enough postage on your absentee ballot? It will still get delivered

  17-10-2016 20:42
  
  The Franklin County Board of Elections was off by 21 cents in the postage it instructed voters to pay to return absentee ballots.
  
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• This viral Facebook privacy hoax is back - don't fall for it

  17-10-2016 20:14
  
  If you felt a sense of déjà vu over the weekend while scrolling through your Facebook News Feed, you’re not alone.Those dreaded paragraph-long privacy hoaxes that have been circulating on Facebook for years are resurfacing. That’s right, you know the posts we’re talking about.The language may be slightly tweaked, but the message is the same:Deadline tomorrow !!! Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow. Even messages that have been deleted
  
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• 'No justification for concern about widespread voter fraud,' Jon Husted says

  17-10-2016 20:06
  
  WASHINGTON — Even as Republican Donald Trump is warning of “large-scale voter fraud,” analysts say it would be nearly impossible in Ohio for one political party to steal the outcome election from another. The elections and the vote counting in Ohio are conducted by bipartisan boards of elections in the state’s 88 counties, meaning only an improbable alliance and virtually impossible to keep secret between Democrats and Republicans in all 88 counties could change the elect
  
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• Judge: Death for Ohio dad of starved, beaten 2-year-old

  17-10-2016 19:27
  
  CINCINNATI -- An Ohio judge on Monday ordered the death sentence for the father of a 2-year-old girl who was starved and badly beaten.Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Shanahan followed the jury's recommendation that 34-year-old Glen Bates should be executed for aggravated murder.Bates' attorney said he wants to appeal the sentence. Bates didn't speak at the sentencing hearing.The jury in Cincinnati convicted Bates on multiple charges in the death of Glenara Bates. His attorneys had
  
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• Hilliard teen accused in school threat remains in custody; No decision on being tried as adult

  17-10-2016 19:16
  HILLIARD - The teenager accused of plotting a mass shooting at Hilliard Davidson High School faced a judge for the first time Monday.John Staley, 16, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder for the threat at the school.Police and prosecutors say Staley had a mass shooting planned at Hilliard Davidson including a detailed map with others he recruited to help him.Staley's attorney asked the judge to release him on an ankle monitor because he believes he needs to be home with his family.The pr
  
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• 10TV & Columbus Dispatch hosts U.S. Senate Debate Monday night

  17-10-2016 19:02
  10TV and The Columbus Dispatch will host the U.S. Senate debate between Republican Senator Rob Portman and Democratic challenger Ted Strickland.This will be the second debate between the candidates.The Prime Time debate airs tonight at 7 p.m. on 10TV.You can also catch, “Face The State : The Senatorial Debate” streaming live on 10TV.com.
  
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• Frost vs. freeze & other fun, cold facts

  17-10-2016 19:02
  
  Fall is here which means the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer.The decreasing sun angle means it’s lower in the sky leading to crisp fall nights and pleasant autumn days.This also means the days of the growing season are numbered and the National Weather Service has instituted the Fall Frost/Freeze Program of 2016 as a result. Image courtesy: Midwestern Regional Climate Center
  According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the average first frost in Columbus is October 1
  
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• Review: Utopia Banished at The Angela Meleca Gallery

  17-10-2016 18:43
  
  Angela Meleca Gallery kicked off it’s fourth season of exhibitions with a bang. Utopia Banished, curated by George Rush and Ryland Wharton, presents a compelling visual exploration of our unflagging (and as yet unfulfilled) desire to create a perfect society. Using Kim Stanley Robinson’s award-winging Mars Trilogy as their inspiration, Rush and Wyland have assembled […]
  
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• Video shows people forming human chain to rescue man from burning SUV in Florida

  17-10-2016 18:28
  
  Dramatic cellphone video captured a group of good Samaritans forming a human chain to rescue a driver from a burning SUV in Florida.Witnesses told CBS affiliate WKMG that a red Jeep Cherokee rear-ended another car and drove into an embankment on Sunday in Palm Bay.Witness Tom Sais and a group of others got to the vehicle as it was burning.“Start climbing on through and there he was up in the air, hanging still strapped into his seat belt, hanging sideways,” Sais told the station.Shor
  
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• Dan Good’s Pitch to the Voters: Vote Yes on Issue 57

  17-10-2016 18:14
  
  Columbus voters will decide on a range of issues at the polls this month and next, including a levy for Columbus City Schools to expand operations and address some deferred maintenance. With some critics calling it a potential waste of money and others calling into question the accountability of the school district based on past […]
  
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• Magazine: Buckeye Donuts a top 10 iconic U.S. college restaurant

  17-10-2016 17:26
  
  Buckeye Donuts in Columbus is one of the 10 most iconic college restaurants in America, according to restaurant news publication QSR Magazine.The website says the Ohio State University staple is one of the most successful quick-serve restaurants in the country, adding, "When Buckeyes are craving fried confections—be it in the morning, before a game, or after a night out at the bars—they know where to turn. This 24/7 shop is even open on Christmas Day, and it’s been that way sin
  
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• Hospice care fraud under scrutiny

  17-10-2016 17:12
  
  There’s no question that hospice has helped millions of terminally ill people be as comfortable as possible so they can focus on living their last days with family. But as the number of patients and providers and the amount of taxpayer money spent on hospice care has grown steadily in recent years, government agencies and advocates have been sounding the alarm about the potential for fraud.
  
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• Fine arts

  17-10-2016 17:09
  James Mellick's "Wounded Warrior Dogs" will be shown in Columbus early next year, from Feb. 5 to March 26 at the Ohio Crafts Museum. A Belgian Malinois appears to pant as it stands on four legs - its front-left paw replaced by a prosthetic limb and its left ear gone after an explosion in Iraq.
  
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• Free flu shots offered today

  17-10-2016 16:30
  
  Franklin County Public Health will offer free flu shots from noon to 2 p.m. today at Hamilton Middle School, located at 755 Rathmell Road on the Far South Side. Anyone older than 6 months can receive a vaccination following a brief health screening. No appointments or insurance billing will be necessary.
  
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• One person killed in I-71 crash in Grove City Monday morning (UPDATE)

  17-10-2016 16:04
  
  GROVE CITY, Ohio -- One person has died after the crash on I-71 Northbound was closed SR-665 in Grove City Monday morning.
  According to Ohio Department of Transportation, all lanes are back open of Interstate 71 Northbound at State Route 665 due to the fatal accident.
  The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Monday.
  According to Grove City Police, it appears this crash was a result of distracted driving and remains under investigation.
  Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Crash closes I-71 northbound in Grove City

  17-10-2016 16:04
  
  GROVE CITY, Ohio -- All lanes of Interstate 71 northbound are closed at State Route 665 due to an injury accident.
  The crash occurred around 9:30 Monday morning.
  Traffic is being forced to exit at SR-665 and back onto I-71.
  One lane ofI-71 southbound was also closed at SR-665 to make room for emergency crews.
  All northbound lanes of I-71 are expected to remain closed for several hours, according to Ohio Department of Transportation.
  Take US-62 to avoid delays in the area.
  Stay tuned to 10TV News
  
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• All lanes back open after crash closes I-71 northbound in Grove City

  17-10-2016 16:04
  
  GROVE CITY, Ohio -- All lanes of Interstate 71 northbound are back open at State Route 665 due to an injury accident.
  The crash occurred around 9:30 Monday morning.
  According to Ohio Department of Transportation, all lanes are back open of I-71 North at State Route 665 in Grove City.
  
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• Randy Travis stuns crowd, sings at Hall of Fame induction

  17-10-2016 16:01
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country singer Randy Travis found his distinctive voice three years after a life-threatening stroke and sang "Amazing Grace" during his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.The Grammy-winning baritone singer battled back from the stroke in 2013 to sing again during the medallion ceremony Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee. He was inducted along with fiddler Charlie Daniels and record producer Fred Foster.Fellow artists including Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, Alan Jac
  
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• FBI and ATF investigate firebombing of N.C. GOP office

  17-10-2016 15:32
  
  HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. -- Authorities are investigating after a local Republican Party office in North Carolina was vandalized and set on fire in what a state GOP official called an act of "political terrorism."A bottle filled with flammable liquid was thrown through the window of the Orange County Republican Party headquarters overnight, damaging the interior before burning out, according to a Sunday news release from the town of Hillsborough. The office was empty and no one was injured.
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• St. Clair police hoping people get Street Smart

  17-10-2016 15:00
  
  With drug abuse becoming more and more common in the area, the St. Clair Township Police Department is sponsoring Operation: Street Smart, an adult drug education seminar for the public form 6-9 p.m. Oct. 27 at Beaver Local School, Bell School Road. Presented by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, the program has received the FBI Director's Award for Community Leadership and the Project Know Award.
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Unseasonably Warm Evening

  17-10-2016 15:00
  This Evening:Clear and pleasant.
  Tonight: Clear skies.Low 66.
  Tomorrow: Partly sunny and continued warm.High 84.
  Wednesday: Increasing clouds with scattered showers.High 77.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Hour-by-Hour Forecast | Live RadarSpecial Information: Sunny and warm again Tuesday with near record high temperatures in the lower to middle 80s. We are forecasting a high of 84 which would beat the old record of 83 set in 1938. Scattered showers move into Ohio Wednesday with more wides
  
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• Doppler 10 Forecast: Brightening skies, summer-like temps

  17-10-2016 15:00
  This Morning: Lingering clouds and well above average.
  This afternoon: Brightening skies and summer-like. Low 80s.
  Tonight: Mostly clear, breezy and warm.
  Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, blustery & hot. 85.
  Wednesday: Increasing clouds. Slight chance for showers. 78.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Hour-by-Hour Forecast | Live RadarSpecial Information: Well above average and breezy for the start of the work week with near record highs in the 80s today. Clouds will decrease throughout the day.
  
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• More arrests made in fatal shooting of Tyson Gay's 15-year-old daughter

  17-10-2016 14:12
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Three men have been charged in connection with a shootout police say left the 15-year-old daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay dead.Trinity Gay died at a Lexington, Kentucky, hospital Sunday after she was shot in the neck around 4 a.m. during an exchange of gunfire between people in two parked vehicles in the parking lot of a nearby Cook Out restaurant.Dvonta Middlebrooks fired multiple shots during the incident, Lexington police investigators said Sunday. He was charged
  
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• Battle to retake Mosul from ISIS underway

  17-10-2016 13:50
  
  Iraqi and Kurdish forces backed by U.S.-led airstrikes launched coordinated military operations early Monday as the long-awaited fight to wrest the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State fighters got underway. But the battle is likely to be long and it was unclear when the troops would enter the city itself.The fate of more than a million civilians trapped inside Mosul will also be critical as the battle intensifies in the days and weeks ahead amid concerns that IS could use them as human shi
  
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• Ohio Politics Now: After fight with top GOP, how well will Donald Trump do in Ohio?

  17-10-2016 13:25
  
  If you took a break from political news this weekend, you missed something big from Ohio. The Trump camp severed ties with Ohio GOP Chairman Matt Borges, leaving many questioning the move in a state that is a must-win for Trump.
  
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• Columbus police search for suspects after gun shop robbery

  17-10-2016 12:39
  
  Police say officers responded to a burglary at a gun shop in west Columbus early Monday morning.
  When officers came up to the building in the 1200 block of Sullivant Avenue, 2 male suspects were seen running from the business.
  One of the suspects was carrying a bag.
  It's not yet clear if anything was taken.
  Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for the latest developments.
  
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• Columbus police search for suspects after gun shop break-in

  17-10-2016 12:39
  
  Police say officers responded to a break-in at a gun shop in west Columbus early Monday morning.When officers came up to the building in the 1200 block of Sullivant Avenue, two male suspects were seen running from the business. One of the suspects was carrying a bag.It's not yet clear if anything was taken.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for the latest developments.
  
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• Ohio man indicted on more counts of violent threats

  17-10-2016 12:38
  
  CLEVELAND — Federal authorities say a northeastern Ohio man has been indicted on more criminal charges alleging that he used a social-media site to incite violence against U.S. military members on behalf of the Islamic State group.
  
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• Report: Scioto County leads Ohio in drug-addicted births

  17-10-2016 12:23
  
  PORTSMOUTH — A recent report from the Children’s Defense Fund has found that Scioto County in southern Ohio has the highest birth rate of drug-addicted babies in the state.
  
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• Where We Live | Families like Worthington's rich history, small-town feel

  17-10-2016 12:21
  
  As Annie Tullis walks with her two young sons through Worthington, she feels like they're walking through history. The ground under her feet was planned and settled by a group from New England more than 210 years ago. She pushes her stroller past a building on High Street that is the longest actively used commercial building west of the Allegheny Mountains.
  
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• The Confluence Cast: The Columbus Real Estate Market

  17-10-2016 12:00
  
  
  There are three things that matter in real estate: location, location, location. While that adage is true, there are a couple more things to know about the Columbus real estate market. In this week’s episode we are talking with Marc Conte from the Downtown Special Improvement District to talk about the real estate landscape in Downtown […]
  
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• The Confluence Cast: Real Estate

  17-10-2016 12:00
  
  
  There are three things that matter in real estate: location, location, location. While that adage is true, there are a couple more things to know about the Columbus real estate market. This week, we talk about the downtown market with Marc Conte and delve deep into the dos and don’ts of working with a realtor with Joe Peffer. http://theconfluencecast.com/episodes/13_realestate.mp3 […]
  
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• 2 dead in small plane crash

  17-10-2016 11:52
  
  Two people have been killed in a small plane crash near Dayton.The plane went down Sunday evening in a heavily wooded area of Warren County near YMCA Camp Kern in Turtlecreek Township.CBS affiliate WHIO reported that plane crashed in a heavily wooded inaccessible area on state property near Camp Kern. Crews had to use ATVs and boats to access the wreck. Authorities have not released the names of the victims.The plane is heavily burned and authorities are still working to get its tail numberIt&rs
  
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