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• Report: Ohio's wage gap for women 10th worst in US

  04-04-2017 23:28
  Released Tuesday for "Equal Pay Day," the analysis finds Ohio has the 10th highest gender pay gap in the country.According to the non-partisan National Partnership for Women and Families, for every dollar Ohio men earn, women earn 75 cents.For women of color, the gap is even greater: black women are paid 64 cents on the dollar, and Latinas just 61 cents.The median pay for Ohio men with full-time, year-round jobs is $50,051. For Ohio women, it's $37.365.The total lost income for Ohio's full-time
  
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• Sawmill Wetlands dispute back in court

  04-04-2017 23:09
  A big dispute over 17 acres in northwest Columbus is back in court tomorrow.The Sawmill Wetlands is a nature area off Sawmill Road. The debate is between a developer and the state. There's also an outside group trying to preserve the land.Carolyn Turner is part of the Friends of Sawmill Wetlands. She said the land is an educational site.The group holds opportunities for kids to learn about nature.She said it’s also a migratory stop for birds.But they've had issues getting access to the sit
  
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• Equitas Opens Second Location in King-Lincoln District this Month

  04-04-2017 22:51
  
  Equitas Health, the local clinic that opened up “Care For All” after their rebrand last year, announced a second Columbus medical center and pharmacy opening at the end of this month. They currently have other medical centers and pharmacies in the Short North and in Dayton. Their newest facility, located in the King Lincoln District, will provide comprehensive care to a neighborhood with disparate need.
  The King-Lincoln District is home to individuals who, statistically, are low-inco
  
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• Equitas Health Opens Second Location in King-Lincoln District this Month

  04-04-2017 22:51
  
  Equitas Health, the local clinic that opened up “Care For All” after their rebrand last year, announced a second Columbus medical center and pharmacy opening at the end of this month. They currently have other medical centers and pharmacies in the Short North and in Dayton. Their newest facility, located in the King Lincoln District, will provide comprehensive care to a neighborhood with disparate need.
  The King-Lincoln District is home to individuals who, statistically, are low-inco
  
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• Ohio parent creates app to help children with ADHD

  04-04-2017 22:01
  It may be just what parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, have been looking for: an application or app to help get things done.A Cincinnati father of three kids with ADHD has created an app he said is the first task management system for ADHD families.Richard Schramm of Cincinnati said the “iGotThis” app is complete with features for families facing the unique challenges of ADHD.The app offers a “failsafe” reminder system which alerts ki
  
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• New Grant Avenue Bridge Coming this Summer as 70/71 Work Starts Up Again

  04-04-2017 21:33
  
  The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a new timeline for the next five phases of its multi-year Interstate 70/71 split project.
  Work will begin this summer on the first phase, which will include improvements to a stretch of Mound Street between High Street and Fourth Street (an extension of the Mound Street Connector that was completed in 2014), and a new bridge over I-70 at Grant Avenue.
  The new bridge will feature decorative fencing and ten-foot sidewalks. Also part of this first
  
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• TV Review: Everyone’s Playing Pretend in “Big Little Lies”

  04-04-2017 21:16
  
  In the middle of an argument with his wife, Ed Mackenzie (Adam Scott) aptly said, “In every marriage there is pretending.” In HBO’s Big Little Lies, we saw the many facets of this statement. Rarely is the persona that is presented to the public a representation of true life.
  At first, none of the characters in the show seem likeable. All living charmed lives in Monterey, California, they fuss about their trivial issues over extravagant breakfasts by the sea. Everyone was t
  
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• Doppler 10: Showers & storms likely

  04-04-2017 21:16
  Today: More clouds, chance for showers late
  Tonight: Showers & storms likely. Some may be strong to severe early. 53
  Tomorrow: Cloudy with lingering showers. Falling into the 40s.
  Friday: Chance for a snow shower early. Much cooler. 42Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Low pressure will move out of the southeast today bringing more clouds and an increasing chance for showers this afternoon. Showers and storms are likely this evening into
  
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• Doppler 10: Chance for strong storms Wednesday

  04-04-2017 21:16
  This Evening: Mostly cloudy and breezy.
  Tonight: Mostly to partly cloudy.Cooler and a little breezy.Low 44.Winds: W 5-10 gusts to 20 mph.
  Tomorrow: Mild with increasing clouds and late day storms, some could be strong to severe.High 68.Winds: SE 10-15 mph.
  Thursday: Breezy and nasty with showers at times and falling temps.High 51 (early).Winds: W 10-20 gusts to 30 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Expect mostly cloudy skies to clear a li
  
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• Kasich urges Ohioans to embrace technology, not fear change

  04-04-2017 21:02
  
  Republican Gov. John Kasich urged Ohioans on Tuesday to set aside their political divisions and the "age-old fear of change" to help move the state and nation forward.In his penultimate State of the State address, the Republican governor and former presidential contender said modern Ohioans should look to the great innovators of the state's history for inspiration, including Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers."We were at the center of the Industrial Revolution because so many people dove head
  
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• Gov. Kasich to deliver State of the State speech Tuesday night

  04-04-2017 21:02
  
  Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich is preparing to deliver his State of the State speech just weeks before the expected release of a new book reflecting on his experiences in the contentious 2016 presidential election.It's been clear since Kasich left the race last year that national political unity remains his focus. That could affect what he has to say Tuesday at Sandusky's State Theatre.Past governors have used their speeches to reveal or defend their budgets, but Kasich's budget was introduced
  
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• White House condemns 'heinous' attack in Syria

  04-04-2017 20:56
  
  The White House said Tuesday that a suspected chemical attack by the Syrian government against civilians Tuesday "cannot be ignored by the civilized world," but it fell short of offering a plan of action.Spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday's attack in Syria's rebel-held northern Idlib is "heinous" and "reprehensible"— describing it as a catastrophe made worse by the inaction of the Obama administration.Spicer said the White House has received a number of phone calls from European allies que
  
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• Cleveland will continue police reform despite federal memo

  04-04-2017 20:36
  
  A memo by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions asking the Department of Justice to review the agency's investigations of local police departments will not alter a court-ordered agreement between the DOJ and Cleveland to reform its police department, city officials and the judge overseeing a court-monitored consent decree said.Sessions' memo, dated Friday, said local control and accountability "are necessary for effective local policing.""It is not the responsibility of the federal government to m
  
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• Young Thug cleared #Whatstrending

  04-04-2017 19:43
  Young Thug has reportedly been cleared of felony drug and gun charges connected to a 2015 raid on his house outside Atlanta in Sandy Springs, Georgia. According to TMZ , the judge's ruling came after Young Thug's lawyers argued that police had entered the rapper's house without a proper search warrant.
  
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• Structured Art Unstructured

  04-04-2017 19:31
  
  This display by artist Sarah Oppenheimer was commissioned specifically to fit Wexner Center for the Arts‘ unconventional architecture—but visitors can also rotate and pivot the two, large glass and metal structures for a hands-on experience.
  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.o
  
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• Ohio Amber Alert canceled; missing children found safe

  04-04-2017 18:45
  
  Two children have been located safely after an Amber Alert out of northeast Ohio.According to authorities, the children were kidnapped by Clarence Davis in the city of Willoughby Hills.Authorities said David threatened his girlfriend, Samika Traylor, with a semi-automatic handgun.He then reportedly took her vehicle which had her two children, 3-year-old Ravin Briscoe and 5-year-old Gavin Traylor.According to WJW, the children were dropped off with a family member who brought them to police.Polic
  
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• Amber Alert issued after armed kidnapping in northeast Ohio

  04-04-2017 18:45
  
  An Amber Alert was issued in northeast Ohio Tuesday for two children who were allegedly kidnapped by an armed man.Authorities say the suspect, Clarence Davis, threatened his girlfriend Samika Traylor with a semi-automatic handgun. He then reportedly took her vehicle which had her two children, 3-year-old Ravin Briscoe and 5-year-old Gavin Traylor.The incident took place on Chardon Road in the city of Willoughby Hills.Gavin is described as black, 3-feet tall with brown hair and eyes and was last
  
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• Office Leasing Team Selected for Millennial Tower

  04-04-2017 17:29
  
  Arshot Investment Corporation announced today that Colliers International has been selected to lease the office portion of Millennial Tower, the first sign of life for the project since it was first announced in May of last year.
  After an initial hearing before the Downtown Commission, the project has not been back before the board, leading to speculation about its future. Today’s announcement seems to confirm that it is still an active project, and that efforts to lease 157,000 share feet
  
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• Real bomb threat during emergency drills caused confusion for Otterbein students

  04-04-2017 17:22
  Otterbein University was one of three locations in Franklin County taking part in mass casualty drills, Tuesday.The school had tweeted a message to students, assuring it was only a drill. #Otterbein is taking part in an emergency disaster drill that is Franklin County wide. THIS IS ONLY A DRILL. THERE IS NO EMERGENCY. https://t.co/acPxBu9KFz— Otterbein University (@Otterbein) April 4, 2017 But, then, another tweet was sent out. Otterbein Alert: Suspected bombn threat in area near Science C
  
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• Bomb threat briefly closes building at Otterbein University amid disaster drill

  04-04-2017 17:22
  
  A suspected bomb threat forced Otterbein University to briefly close a building on the campus Tuesday.The university’s twitter account sent out an alert stating there was a threat in the area near the Science Center.The alert asked everyone to avoid the area.Classes were briefly canceled in the Science Building, according to the university.The university sent out an “all clear” shortly after the initial alert.#Otterbein Alert: ALL CLEAR has been issued regarding threat at the S
  
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• Harrison Ford won't get penalized for runway incident

  04-04-2017 17:11
  
  Harrison Ford is in the clear after mistakenly landing on a taxiway at a Southern California airport earlier this year, the actor’s attorney said Monday. The actor won’t face any penalties from the February incident. Attorney Stephen Hofer wrote in a statement that the Federal Aviation Administration will not fine Ford and the actor will retain his pilot’s license without restriction.“The FAA conducted a full investigation into the matter, including an interview with Mr.
  
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• The Confluence Cast: Create Columbus Commission

  04-04-2017 16:56
  
  
  This week, we’re talking about young professionals in Columbus. Specifically, the Create Columbus Commission. The group was originally chartered by Mayor Michael B. Coleman ten year ago to provide guidance on how to attract and retain young professionals to Columbus.
  Their grant program is in full swing for the year, with opportunities for social enterprise organizations, ideas, and artists to get monies to see their concepts come to fruition. I spoke with the commissions ch
  
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• NCAA: North Carolina back in running to host events after law change

  04-04-2017 16:20
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The NCAA says it will consider North Carolina as a host for championship events again after the state rolled back a law that limited protections for LGBT people.In a statement Tuesday, the governing body said its Board of Governors had reviewed moves to repeal repealed the so-called "bathroom bill" and replace it with a compromise law. The NCAA said the new law "meets the minimal NCAA requirements" while expressing some concerns about provisions within it.The statement sa
  
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• Report: Cowboys' Tony Romo retiring, headed to broadcast booth

  04-04-2017 16:02
  
  DALLAS — Tony Romo is retiring rather than trying to chase a Super Bowl with another team after losing his starting job with the Dallas Cowboys, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The all-time passing leader for the storied franchise is headed to the broadcast booth after spending weeks considering those offers, the person said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Romo's decision hasn't been announced.Romo's departure from Dallas has
  
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• Cowboys' Tony Romo retiring, replacing Phil Simms at CBS

  04-04-2017 16:02
  
  DALLAS — Tony Romo is retiring from the Dallas Cowboys to replace another former quarterback in Phil Simms as lead analyst for CBS.The network announced Tuesday that Romo will be paired with Jim Nantz on Thursday night and Sunday games next season. The former 10-year starter considered multiple network offers while also deciding whether to keep playing after losing the Dallas job to rookie Dak Prescott last season.The departure of the all-time passing leader has been expected since Novembe
  
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• Scenes for movie starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck to be shot in Ohio

  04-04-2017 15:56
  
  CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Some scenes for a motion picture starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck are slated to be filmed in southwest Ohio.The Cincinnati Enquirer reports some scenes for "The Old Man and The Gun" are scheduled to be shot Tuesday in Bethel, about 35 miles(56 kilometers) east of Cincinnati.Some of the village locations chosen for the movie include a gas station and a theater.Bethel Mayor Alan Ausman said the Midway Theater is one of the only single-screen movie houses
  
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• Equal Pay Day Opinion: Wage Gap Persists in Columbus

  04-04-2017 15:30
  
  In my late twenties, I had a flashy job in New York City, and then I experienced an unexpected pregnancy. I felt my world, which had been as wide as the sky, shrink to the size of a nursery with yellow wallpaper. My employer was jealous of my time – no one else in the office had young children – and the one way trip from our Astoria apartment to my daughter’s daycare to my office in Manhattan was almost an hour. New York was untenable; my husband and I moved home to Ohio.
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• Comedy Preview: Travis Irvine & Dustin Meadows

  04-04-2017 15:10
  
  Columbus’ comedy community is growing steadily, and the traction it’s gained since I moved here almost four years ago is quite remarkable. On almost any night of the week now, you can find a stand-up, sketch, or improv show worthy of a big-city following.
  Comedians Travis Irvine and Dustin Meadows remember when local laughs were truly a fledgling concept.
  “I think all we had was open mic nights at Scarlet & Grey on Tuesdays, the St. James [Tavern] on Wednesdays, and then th
  
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• Ohio's new ban on plywood for vacant properties takes effect

  04-04-2017 15:00
  
  CLEVELAND — It's officially illegal in Ohio to use plywood to board up properties certified as vacant and abandoned.Ohio is the first state with such a ban to fight blight. The law that took effect this week is a boon for a practice known as clear boarding, using see-through polycarbonate windows and doors to secure vacant properties. Fannie Mae, the federal government-sponsored mortgage association, has used clear-boarding for several years.Supporters of the change contend that though ply
  
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• SW Ohio boy, 13, dies of suspected heroin overdose; dad jailed

  04-04-2017 14:46
  
  DAYTON, Ohio— Authorities say a 13-year-old Ohio boy died of a suspected heroin overdose, and his father has been jailed in a previous drug-related case.Nathan Wylie's father and another man brought the unresponsive boy to a Dayton fire station March 28 and indicated that Nathan got into his father's drugs. The boy died Saturday at a hospital.Police told the Dayton Daily News on Monday they were awaiting a toxicology report and interviewing witnesses to determine exactly what kind of drugs
  
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• Justice Insider: Judge pines for Short North Posse days when murder wasna t priority

  04-04-2017 14:41
  Last week, Algenon L. Marbley seemed to long for the days when members of the Short North Posse didn't kill rivals. Or at least as many.
  
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• Do It For The 'Gram: NeNe Leakes Shows Off Her Bikini Body

  04-04-2017 14:41
  The To Tell The Truth judge showed off her bikini body in a post writing, "Spring Break #2017 with the kiddies #lifeofnene." Next, NeNe graced the 'Gram with another shot of herself looking regal in her royal blue, bejeweled two-piece.
  
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• Study: The flu vaccine is saving children's lives

  04-04-2017 14:38
  
  New research from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention shows the flu shot is protecting children.The new study in the journal Pediatrics shows the majority of children who die from the flu are not vaccinated.Researchers studied 291 pediatric flu deaths between 2010 and 2014. Three-fourths of the children who died did not have the vaccine. Another two-thirds of kids with underlying health problems were not vaccinated.This flu season, five children in ohio died from the virus.Doctors say
  
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• Columbus City Council Meeting 4/3/17

  04-04-2017 14:33 via youtube.com
  
  
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• IT Startup Community Engages in Smart Columbus

  04-04-2017 14:00
  
  Columbus won the Smart City Challenge last June, beating out 77 competing cities, including Austin, Portland, OR, San Francisco and Denver. With a $40 million grant from the USDOT, and adding in local public and private investment, a total of $417 million is going into the initiative. Mayor Andrew Ginther wants to raise that to $1 billion.
  This enthusiastic investment, part of what tech leaders in the city like to call “Columbus startup culture,” is what will elevate and engage the t
  
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• IT Start Up Community Engages in Smart Columbus

  04-04-2017 14:00
  
  Columbus won the Smart City Challenge last June, beating out 77 competing cities, including Austin, Portland, OR, San Francisco and Denver. With a $40 million grant from the USDOT, and adding in local public and private investment, a total of $417 million is going into the initiative. Mayor Andrew Ginther wants to raise that to $1 billion.
  This enthusiastic investment, part of what tech leaders in the city like to call “Columbus startup culture,” is what will elevate and engage the t
  
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• Could you pass it? More states require students learn U.S. naturalization test

  04-04-2017 13:25
  Should U.S. high school students know at least as much about the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Federalist papers as immigrants passing a citizenship test?In a growing number of school systems, having such a basic knowledge is now a graduation requirement. But states are taking different approaches to combating what's seen as a widespread lack of knowledge about how government works. In Ohio, lawmakers have considered this legislation but nothing ever became law.Kentucky l
  
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• Water main break causes power outage at Grant Medical Center

  04-04-2017 13:22
  
  A water main break Monday night caused a power outage at the Surgical and Heart Center at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center.OhioHealth tells 10TV the water main break happened around 10:50 p.m. on the corner of Sixth and Town Streets.AEP and the City of Columbus Department of Water were working to fix the issues.OhioHealth has canceled all elective surgeries for Tuesday in the main hospital and the Bone and Joint Center.There are currently 370 patients in the hospital, but the hospital does not be
  
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• Woman comes home to find three strangers in her south Columbus house

  04-04-2017 13:14
  Columbus Police are searching a suspected burglary suspect after an alleged burglary Tuesday morning.A woman called police around 3:00 a.m. after arriving at her Reeb Avenue home to find three men inside.When police arrived at the scene, the men were still in the home. Two of the suspected burglars surrendered quickly. But SWAT officers had to be called to the scene when the third man refused to come out.Police eventually searched the home and didn't find anyone inside.No one was injured.
  
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• Absentee voting begins today for May primary election

  04-04-2017 12:46
  Absentee voting, both in-person and by mail, begins today for the May 2, 2017 primary election.In-person early voting will run from Tuesday, April 4, 2017 through Monday, May 1, 2017 and take place at the Franklin County Board of Elections on Morse Road at the following times:- Weekdays, April 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through April 21 except for Monday, May 1 when inperson
  voting will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  - Final week, April 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through April 28.
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• Hangry, man bun, alt-right: Dictionary.com adds 300 new words

  04-04-2017 12:11
  
  Brace yourself, language lovers: Dictionary.com has added 300 new words to its online database.Three hundred words is a lot, so here are the highlights:alt-rightcat cafécheat dayclicktivistcold brewdabbingdad bodfriendiversaryhangryK-poplightsaberman bunmic droppetrichorsextslaysmackdownstochastic terrorismstruggle bussuperfoodteachable momentIf you've ever wondered how new words are born, here's a closer look. How new words are bornWhile some of these newfound words may amuse you, Dictio
  
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• Police: Ohio Man Threatened Officer, Magistrate

  04-04-2017 12:06
  Police in West Virginia say an Ohio man allegedly threatened a magistrate and a police officer and his family after a chase.
  
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• Russian subway stations reopen after bomb threat

  04-04-2017 11:11
  
  Four subway stations in St. Petersburg closed Tuesday following a bomb threat, the day after a bomb killed 14 people and wounded dozens.Russian news agencies on Tuesday quoted the subway administration that full service on all lines and at all stations was restored by early afternoon.The Sennaya Square station in the city center was cordoned off on Tuesday, and commuters were told via a PA announcement that three more stations have also been closed down.A bomb went off on a subway train under Ru
  
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• 4 Russian subway stations closed after bomb threat

  04-04-2017 11:11
  
  Four subway stations in St. Petersburg are closed following a bomb threat, the day after a bomb killed 14 people and wounded dozens.The Sennaya Square station in the city center was cordoned off on Tuesday, and commuters were told via a PA announcement that three more stations have also been closed down.A bomb went off on a subway train under Russia's second-largest city on Monday. A second device was found and deactivated.An explosion on a moving train near the same station killed 14 people on
  
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• #bigbinkshow Look What Ja Rule Did To Chance The Rapper

  04-04-2017 07:20
  RT @Altenbach21 : @DJBIGBINK just laid it all out there on the radio just now. Props to you sir aoeOE Y 1 4 Great message.
  
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• Trump's coal plan unlikely to stop Ohio's natural gas boom

  04-04-2017 04:52
  
  A building boom of natural gas power plants in Ohio is putting the industry on track to replace coal as the dominant source of electricity in the state.The Trump administration's move last week to eliminate environmental restrictions in an effort to help coal isn't likely to stop the shift.About a dozen natural gas power plants now are being built or developed in Ohio. Most are near the rich natural gas reserves in eastern Ohio's shale fields.One industry leader says there's still room for 15 mo
  
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• Pataskala City Council doesn't vote on law to keep medical marijuana grow sites out

  04-04-2017 04:52
  
  A vote expected to keep medical marijuana businesses from opening in Pataskala did not happen Monday night. City officials wanted to pass their own legislation before state laws for pot cultivators go active in May."This is our chance to kind of pump the brakes a little bit and make sure we have everything in order," Councilman Mike Powell said.Medical marijuana cultivators will be able to apply for permits starting May th. If they wanted to, they could set up shop in Pataskala.Legislation meant
  
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• This is only a drill: First responders prep for potential disaster in Columbus

  04-04-2017 04:35
  Emergency response agencies planning a large-scale disaster drill around Columbus say over 500 people will be costumed to look like real victims, but there's no cause for alarm because it's only an exercise.Organizers say the Tuesday morning drill will occur mostly at MAPFRE Stadium, though observers may also notice increased activity at John Glenn International Airport, Otterbein University and hospitals in the area. They say the fake victims will be in makeup made to look like real injuries.Th
  
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• This is only a drill: Columbus first respondres prepare for disaster

  04-04-2017 04:35
  A large-scale disaster drill played out at Mapfre Stadium, John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Otterbein University on Tuesday morning.There were roughly 500 victims in total for the drill.“This will probably at some point in time become as important as learning CPR and learning how to use DFIB and all that type. It's becoming that common,” said Wes Goudy who was acting as a victim at the drill.Another reason for the drill participants said is terrorist attacks happening to
  
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• This is only a drill: Columbus first responders prepare for disaster

  04-04-2017 04:35
  A large-scale disaster drill played out at Mapfre Stadium, John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Otterbein University on Tuesday morning.There were roughly 500 victims in total for the drill.“This will probably at some point in time become as important as learning CPR and learning how to use DFIB and all that type. It's becoming that common,” said Wes Goudy who was acting as a victim at the drill.Another reason for the drill participants said is terrorist attacks happening to
  
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