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• Ohio House honors officer who stopped Ohio State attacker

  21-06-2017 23:55
  The police officer who shot and killed the suspect in an attack on Ohio State's campus was honored Wednesday by the Ohio House of Representatives.Officer Alan Horujko was presented a resolution for his “outstanding act of heroism in the face of the terrorist attack.”“It was a privilege to recognize Officer Alan Horujko for his swift and effective actions against a heinous and reckless terrorist attack on Ohio State’s campus last fall,” House Speaker Clifford A. Rose
  
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• Group collecting signatures in Columbus for energy ballot issue

  21-06-2017 23:46
  The group that pushed a plan to spend $13 billion in Ohio taxpayer money on clean-energy projects now wants Columbus voters to decide if the city should spend millions to advance clean energy. Pro Energy Ohio and the Ohio Clean Energy Initiative are working on a proposal that would direct Columbus to spend $57 million on clean-energy initiatives.
  
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• New Athens County drug rehab program graduates first class

  21-06-2017 23:43
  The Athens County Vivitrol Program will graduate 33 people Wednesday.It is the only rehabilitation program in the state-run through the prosecutor’s office.Prosecutor Keller Blackburn started the program about a year and a half ago. Vivitrol is a drug that prevents the high from opiates.The participants receive Vivitrol shots and participate in group and individual counseling while being monitored by Blackburn’s office.The Vivitrol program differs from drug courts in that the partici
  
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• Goodwill returns $97K to Ohio couple in mistaken donation

  21-06-2017 22:45
  
  A couple has gotten back nearly $100,000 they mistakenly donated to Goodwill Industries in Ohio.The Zanesville Times Recorder reports two Goodwill employees in Zanesville initially thought it was play money or counterfeit cash after finding $97,000 in hundred dollar bills in a duffel bag inside a box of clothes last week.The duffel bag also contained legal documents and the last will and testament for Dan and Lynette Leckrone of Lewisville, about 115 miles west of Columbus.After numerous message
  
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• City Council Housing Committee: Expansion of Jeffrey Place 6/20/2017

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• Tropical Storm Cindy strengthens in Gulf; warning area grows

  21-06-2017 22:04
  Tropical Storm Cindy formed Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico, hovering south of Louisiana as it churned tides and spun bands of heavy, potentially flooding rain onto the central and eastern Gulf Coast.Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency because of the threat of torrential rains and other severe weather, including dangerous high tides and rip currents. Double red flags snapped in the wind on the public beach at Gulf Shores in her state, warning visitors to stay out of the pounding surf
  
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• #WhatsTrending Jay Z waiting until fall to tour for new Album

  21-06-2017 21:40
  This is what we have all been waiting for, Jay Z dropping some new music, and to go on tour! Said a source: "There is a tour to follow. It was originally planned for summer but has been moved to fall because of the kids."
  
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• VIDEO: Powell man mows Script Ohio into Michigan fan’s yard

  21-06-2017 21:10
  
  Most people would be thrilled to hear their neighbor mowed their grass for them while they were on vacation.Unless you’re a Michigan fan and the friendly neighbor reps the scarlet and gray of Ohio State.Ty Higgins said he and his neighbor have been friends for 10 years.The neighbor asked Ty to look over his house while he was out of town. That’s when Ty said it was the perfect opportunity."It's been something I wanted to do for awhile," he said. "I found a really good opportunity to
  
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• Doppler 10: Hot Thursday

  21-06-2017 20:54
  This Evening: A slight chance of showers and storms, mainly to our south and east.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low of 69. W wind 5 mph.
  Thursday: Partly sunny and hot with a high of 87. S wind 5-15 mph.
  Friday: Showers and thunderstorms are likely. High 82. SW wind 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Today marks the summer solstice. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 60s. A weak cold front will lift back north tonight creating a
  
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• Doppler 10: Big changes in store

  21-06-2017 20:54
  Today: Variable clouds. Warm & humid. Mid-upper 80s
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Muggy & warm again. 71
  Tomorrow: Showers and storms. Rain may be heavy at times.
  Saturday: Brightening skies and not as hot or humid. 81Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Warm tropical air will flow in from the south today bringing more oppressive humidity. A cold front will then approach the region tomorrow, kicking off showe
  
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• 13-year-old boy fatally shot while playing with gun

  21-06-2017 20:43
  
  BARBERTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old Ohio boy has died from a gunshot wound to the head that occurred while he was playing with a gun with friends.Barberton police spokesman Marty Eberhart said Tuesday that the shooting in the Akron suburb is being investigated as an accident.Police say the boy was holding the gun when it fired shortly after 3:30 a.m. Monday. He died at a hospital several hours later.The Summit County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the boy as Gabr
  
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• Columbus, Franklin County officials announce new opiate action plan

  21-06-2017 20:04
  
  Officials with Franklin County and the City of Columbus announced a new plan to address the opiate epidemic in central Ohio.The action plan was created by the Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County.More than 250 people in central Ohio died of accidental drug overdoses last year and unintentional drug overdoses are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in Ohio.“Fighting the opioid crisis must be a collaborative effort,” said Mayor Andrew J. Ginther.“The Opi
  
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• Columbus Police chief recommends 24-hour suspension for officer seen kicking man in video

  21-06-2017 19:25
  
  The Columbus Police Chief has recommended a 24-hour suspension for the officer who was seen on video kicking a suspect while on the ground.The incident happened on April 8 near the residence of the 3100 block of Maize Road.Officer Zachary Rosen was under investigation for his actions involving a handcuffed suspect when the entire incident was caught on camera.According to the Columbus Division of Police, this type of force used by one of the officers was "outside of policy."Authorities say when
  
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• Chicago's famous Giordano’s Pizza opens in north Columbus

  21-06-2017 19:15
  
  A famous Chicago-based pizzeria opened a new location in central Ohio last week.Giordano’s Pizza is known for its handcrafted stuffed deep dish pizza that began its creation in Torino, Italy.Its newest restaurant is located near the Polaris Fashion Place mall in north Columbus.Giordano’s has locations throughout the Midwest, Florida, and Nevada, but this is the first in Ohio.The Chicago-style stuffed deep dish pizza first started in 1974 when immigrant brothers Efren and Joseph Bogli
  
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• 8 New Restaurant & Bar Patios to Kick Off Your Summer

  21-06-2017 18:10
  Summer has officially started. Which means that dining al fresco is in full swing (that is, if you haven’t already begun partaking in the patio options during the warm weather thus far). While everyone already has a favorite patio or two on standby, we thought it might be a good time to highlight a few of the newer restaurant and bar patios in Columbus that were not around last season.
  Below you’ll find eight great new additions to visit this summer, and be sure to share any others y
  
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• 8 New New Restaurant & Bar Patios to Kick Off Your Summer

  21-06-2017 18:10
  Summer has officially started. Which means that dining al fresco is in full swing (that is, if you haven’t already begun partaking in the patio options during the warm weather thus far). While everyone already has a favorite patio or two on standby, we thought it might be a good time to highlight a few of the newer restaurant and bar patios in Columbus that were not around last season.
  Below you’ll find eight great new additions to visit this summer, and be sure to share any others y
  
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• 7 New New Restaurant & Bar Patios to Kick Off Your Summer

  21-06-2017 18:10
  Summer has officially started. Which means that dining al fresco is in full swing (that is, if you haven’t already begun partaking in the patio options during the warm weather thus far). While everyone already has a favorite patio or two on standby, we thought it might be a good time to highlight a few of the newer restaurant and bar patios in Columbus that were not around last season.
  Below you’ll find seven great new additions to visit this summer, and be sure to share any others y
  
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• Belt Publishing Accepting Submissions for Their ‘Columbus Anthology’

  21-06-2017 18:00
  How’d you like to be a published author? Not just in a blog, but in a real, old-school book with pages?
  Belt Publishing has announced its call-for-submissions for a Columbus-centric collection called “Columbus Anthology.” While the submissions need to be about Columbus, there are a lot of ways to skin that cat. Belt wants to hear from local writers, artists, musicians — really, anyone with something to say about Columbus and the changes its seen in recent years as the loc
  
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• Fidget spinners named among possible summer hazards for kids

  21-06-2017 17:50
  
  Thinking of getting your kid the wildly popular fidget spinner? A consumer watchdog group is warning parents to think again.Boston-based World Against Toys Causing Harm said Wednesday in unveiling its summer safety report that the ubiquitous spinners, already banned in many schools, can fall apart and the small pieces can create a choking hazardW.A.T.C.H. said children in Texas and Oregon have been taken to hospitals recently after choking on fidget spinner pieces.W.A.T.C.H. President Joan Siff
  
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• Repeated arrests cost Columbus lawyer her license

  21-06-2017 17:07
  A Columbus lawyer was indefinitely suspended by the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday after she faced criminal charges - including child endangering - on five occasions over two years. Kristina Marie Lindner, 35, of Hilliard, did not object to the recommendation of a professional conduct panel that she be suspended from the practice of law for ongoing violations.
  
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• Official: FBI looking at terrorism in Flint airport stabbing

  21-06-2017 16:58
  FLINT, Mich. — ​The FBI is looking at terrorism as a possible motive after an officer was stabbed in the neck at the Flint airport, a law enforcement official said after the Wednesday attack that prompted an evacuation and beefed up security elsewhere in the Michigan city.A second law enforcement official said authorities were investigating witness reports the suspect made during the incident, including saying "Allahu akbar," the Arabic phrase for "God is great." Both officials spoke
  
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• Michigan airport evacuated after police officer injured

  21-06-2017 16:58
  
  Officials say the airport in Flint, Michigan, has been evacuated after a police officer was injured.Bishop International Airport posted Wednesday on Facebook that the officer was hurt but offered no details about the incident. The post added that passengers were safe and were being told to check for flight delays or cancellations.Ken Brown tells The Flint Journal he was dropping off his daughter at the airport and saw the officer bleeding from his neck. He says he saw a man detained by police an
  
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• Stauf’s Coffee Roasters Opening Cafe in Franklinton

  21-06-2017 16:53
  In just a few weeks, Stauf’s Coffee Roasters will be opening a fourth location. Stauf’s President Mark Swanson confirmed this morning that a new cafe will be launching inside the Columbus Idea Foundry building in Franklinton.
  “We’ve been looking at Franklinton forever for either a roasting facility or cafe,” explained Swanson. “We realize that our strength for Stauf’s is in the core of the city. We opened in Grandview when that area was still a bit sleep
  
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• Gung-ho culture at tour agency Warmbier used on N.Korea trip

  21-06-2017 16:53
  
  BEIJING -- Beer-soaked "booze cruises" down North Korea's Taedong River. Scuba diving trips off the country's eastern coast. Saint Patrick's Day pub crawls in Pyongyang featuring drinking games with cheery locals.Since 2008, the Young Pioneer Tours agency built up a business attracting young travelers with a competitively priced catalog of exotic-sounding, hard-partying adventures in one of the world's most isolated countries.But the death last week of 22-year-old American student Otto Warmbier,
  
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• Columbus Zoo mourns death of 22-year-old Mandrill

  21-06-2017 16:45
  
  A 22.5-year-old Mandrill named Doug was euthanized at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Tuesday. According to the zoo, the decision was made to euthanize him after what they described as "rapidly declining health."Doug's age of over 22-years-old exceeded the average life expectancy of 21 years for mandrills in captivity. Doug came to Columbus from the Jacksonville Zoo in 2013. While in Columbus, he fathered two babies, Mosi and Brody. Doug was described by his caretakers as "a patient and protective
  
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• FBI: Gunman acted alone in shooting of congressman

  21-06-2017 16:28
  
  WASHINGTON — A gunman acted alone when he shot and wounded a top House Republican and four other people on a northern Virginia baseball field, the FBI said Wednesday.Tim Slater, the special agent in charge of the Washington FBI office, also said during a news conference that James T. Hodgkinson did not have any ties to terrorism.Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority whip, was gravely wounded in the shooting last week. He has undergone several surgeries and remains hospitalized. His condit
  
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• Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure

  21-06-2017 16:08
  
  DETROIT — Travis Kalanick, the combative and embattled CEO of ride-hailing giant Uber, has resigned under pressure from investors at a pivotal time for the company.Uber's board confirmed the move early Wednesday, saying in a statement that Kalanick is taking time to heal from the death of his mother in a boating accident "while giving the company room to fully embrace this new chapter in Uber's history." He will remain on the Uber Technologies Inc. board.The move comes as Uber, the world's
  
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• Restaurant Review: Asempe Kitchen

  21-06-2017 16:00
  Editor’s Note: Asempe Kitchen offers a new menu each week. As photos are taken following each review, CU was unable to photograph the dishes purchased by the reviewer. 
  If The Hills Market Downtown’s eternal wonderland of eating options in the back has grown tiresome, Asempe Kitchen has been shaking up its kitchen scene at the front of the house on Wednesdays. Once a week, the pop-up sets up shop for a tiny window of time between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. That said, personal expe
  
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• Ohio Civil Rights Doc ‘Free to Ride’ Comes to Gateway

  21-06-2017 16:00
  Bussing has been an issue of civil rights from the beginning, but is there still social relevance in the topic?
  Jamaal Bell of The Ohio State University’s Kirwan Institute says yes.
  Along with producer/writer Matt Martin, Bell made the documentary Free to Ride. His film explores a precedent-setting achievement. Simply installing three bus stops between Dayton and Beavercreek, Ohio made history.
  In 2012, attorney Ellis Jacobs contacted the Kirwan Institute. He enlisted their help to put tog
  
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• Tony DiCicco, coach of Women's World Cup champs, dies at 68

  21-06-2017 15:34
  
  Tony DiCicco, who coached the U.S. to the 1999 World Cup title before an overflow Rose Bowl crowd in a landmark for women's soccer, has died at 68.He died Monday at his home in Wethersfield, Connecticut, with his family present, son Anthony DiCicco said Tuesday on Twitter. No cause was given, although his family said he battled health issues in recent months.DiCicco became the U.S. coach in 1994 and led the team to the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Games, the first Olympics to feature women's s
  
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• Columbus Blue Jackets unveil new look for 2017/18 season

  21-06-2017 15:14
  
  The Columbus Blue Jackets unveiled new home and away jerseys Tuesday as the National Hockey League transitions from Reebok to Adidas as their uniform supplier.The new jerseys feature streamlined trim, a revised neckline, and new fonts for the nameplates and numbers.The home jersey keeps its familiar Union Blue color scheme with red and white trim, and the road jersey remains mostly white with Union Blue shoulders and outer sleeves. A look at the former Blue Jackets jerseys (left) compared to the
  
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• First Day of Summer!

  21-06-2017 15:12
  Today marks the first day of summer! How are you planning to cool off? Perhaps a run through The Scioto Mile Fountain?
  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. You can als
  
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• Columbus Ranked 2nd Best City for College Grads

  21-06-2017 15:00
  Remember two weeks ago when Columbus was ranked 8th best city in the US for college graduates? Well, now we’re number two.
  Actually, this newest ranking was compiled by SmartAsset.com, while the one from two weeks ago was put together by Realtor.com, so the change in placement has more to do with metrics than any actual change taking place in the past two weeks.
  Still, the results are noteworthy as it reflects an overall positive environment in our city for young people with college degree
  
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• Bike Beyond stops in central Ohio, pedaling for type 1 diabetes awareness

  21-06-2017 14:29
  
  A group of international cyclists on a 10-week summer journey from New York City to San Francisco said they want to do more than just raise awareness for type 1 diabetes.“I think what’s unique about Beyond Type 1 is the breadth of their mission," Nicole White said. “While they raise funds for research, they also have an extensive focus on community support, advocacy and inspiring type 1 diabetics to live big lives, unhindered by their chronic disease.”White’s son He
  
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• Mother killed, children injured in Marion County crash

  21-06-2017 14:19
  
  A Marion woman was killed and her two children were injured after a crash in Marion County early Wednesday morning. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Kathryn Margraff, 31, was ejected from her Hyundai XG350 after losing control on Pole Lane Road near Marion shortly before 2:00 a.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Margraff's two children, ages 2 and 8, were also in the vehicle. The 2-year-old was buckled in a booster seat and was taken to Marion General Hospital with non life-thre
  
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• New campaign aims to keep children safe from guns

  21-06-2017 13:00
  A new campaign is aiming to keep children safe from guns.The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence recognized June 21 as "ASK day."The ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Campaign aims to remind parents about the importance of asking if there are guns in the homes where their children visit and play.ASK Day 2017 also emphasizes the power and responsibility of pediatricians, family physicians and other health officials to ask about gun ownership as part of routine health care conversations with families.A new
  
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• More new, replacement signs coming to John Glenn, Bolton airports Updated at

  21-06-2017 12:47
  Next week, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority board is set to consider a $628,628 contract with Columbus-based Elford Construction for new and replacement exterior signs aimed at helping people find their way around. About $544,000 of the work would be at John Glenn Airport, with the remaining amount going to general aviation airport Bolton Field on the southwest side.
  
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• Concerns about fidget spinners highlight unsafe toys report

  21-06-2017 12:39
  A consumer watchdog group says those wildly popular fidget spinners aren't as harmless as they might appear.Boston-based World Against Toys Causing Harm is scheduled to address spinners and other fad items when the nonprofit organization presents its annual list of unsafe summer playthings on Wednesday.W.A.T.C.H.'s list highlights potentially hazardous items that parents should avoid.Authorities in Germany said last week they plan to destroy tons of the tiny twirling gadgets that have been confi
  
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• Britain's Prince Philip admitted to hospital with infection

  21-06-2017 12:09
  
  LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip has been admitted to a hospital for treatment of an infection and will not be attending the queen's speech.The palace says Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was admitted as a precautionary measure and is in good spirits.Philip is 96 and recently said he was stepping down from public events.He has suffered heart ailments in the past.The queen is due to outline the government's legislative agenda in her speech Wednesday.
  
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• President Trump likely to reveal this week whether secret tapes exist

  21-06-2017 11:18
  
  President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement in the coming days on whether any recordings exist of his private conversations with former FBI Director James Comey, potentially bringing to an end one of the central mysteries of the ongoing probe that has consumed his White House.White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Tuesday that he expects an announcement "this week" on the possibility of tapes. The president fired Comey in May and then tweeted that the lawman, who was oversee
  
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• Boy critical after being rescued from Northeast Side pond

  21-06-2017 08:48
  Columbus Fire Department crews rescued a 6-year-old boy Tuesday night from a pond at a Northeast Side apartment complex. Columbus Fire was called at 9:32 p.m. to a pond at the Mallard's Landing Apartments in the 2400 block of Mallards Landing, which is a private road off of Cleveland Avenue west of Minerva Park.
  
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• Person in custody after SWAT situation in west Columbus

  21-06-2017 06:28
  
  A person is in custody after Columbus SWAT teams responded to a barricade situation in west Columbus.It happened late Tuesday night on the 1700 block of Union Avenue.Police said the suspect had an arrest warrant, and was barricaded inside a home before being taken into custody.Police said there did not appear to be any evacuations.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com as we gather new information.
  
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• Former Dublin teacher charged with child pornography

  21-06-2017 04:52
  A former Dublin Scioto High School teacher has been charged with child pornography for taking and possessing nude photos of a female student with whom he had sex in his school classroom, according to a complaint filed in federal court in Columbus. Gregory R. Lee, 52, had an initial appearance Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Elizabeth A. Preston Deavers.
  
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• Firefighters pull child from apartment complex pond

  21-06-2017 04:13
  One person was removed by firefighters from an apartment complex pond Tuesday night.Columbus firefighters were called around 9:30 p.m. on the report of a possible drowning in the pond at Mallard’s Landing Apartments.Firefighters say a 12-year-old boy and an 8-year-old boy were walking along a retention pond at the apartment. The8-year-old boy slipped into the water and the 12-year-old boy ran to call for help.Firefighters were able to get him out of the water four minutes after arriving on
  
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• Ross County 911 being shut down for maintenance Wednesday morning

  21-06-2017 04:04
  
  Ross County Sheriff George Lavender is alerting the community that the county's 911 system will be shut down for maintenance Wednesday morning.The service will be down beginning at 5 a.m. and includes the city of Chillicothe.The maintenance is scheduled for last 30 minutes but could take longer.During this time, Sheriff Lavender said all emergency calls should be made to 740-773-1185 and not 911.Horizon landline customer’s phones that dial 911 will be rerouted to the 740-773-1185 number du
  
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• Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno wins King Clancy and Mark Messier awards

  21-06-2017 03:58
  
  Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno picked up two awards Tuesday night at the NHL Humanitarian Awards in Las Vegas.Foligno was the recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.The Mark Messier Leadership Award is given to “the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice during the regular season.” The winner is selected by six-time Stanley Cup champion and Hall of Famer Mark Messier.The King Clancy Mem
  
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• Brussels train station blast being treated as terror attack

  21-06-2017 03:24
  
  Belgian authorities said they foiled a "terror attack" Tuesday when soldiers shot and killed a suspect after a small explosion at a busy Brussels train station that continued a week of attacks in the capitals of Europe.Federal prosecutor Eric Van der Sypt said soldiers "neutralized" a male suspect at the Central Station immediately after the explosion there on Tuesday night. The man lay still for several hours while a bomb squad checked whether he was armed with more explosives.Prosecutor's spok
  
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• Columbus hiking burglar alarm fees, fines

  21-06-2017 00:23
  Columbus city officials hope new rules adopted Monday will deter thousands of false burglar alarms that police respond to each year. The Columbus City Council approved an overhaul of regulations for alarm companies and a new fee structure for homeowners and businesses who use them on Monday night.
  
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• After Warmbier's death, US weighs travel ban on North Korea

  21-06-2017 00:13
  The Trump administration is considering banning travel by U.S. citizens to North Korea, officials said Tuesday, as outrage grew over the death of American student Otto Warmbier and President Donald Trump declared it a "total disgrace."Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who has the authority to cut off travel to North Korea with the stroke of the pen, has been weighing such a move since late April, when American teacher Tony Kim was detained in Pyongyang, a senior State Department official said. N
  
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