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• Pickaway County Sheriff investigating death of woman on Tarlton Road

  02-09-2017 22:25
  
  CIRCLEVILLE - The Pickaway County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a woman on Tarlton Road, according to a press release.The woman, 44-year-old Amy L. Diehl, was found shot in a home on the 300 block of Tarlton Road at 11:49 p.m. Friday night.Diehl was pronounced dead at Berger Hospital upon arrival.Pickaway County prosecutor Judy Wolford and county coroner Dr. John Ellis reported to the scene and ordered an autopsy.The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called in to assist
  
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• Wildfires surge amid scorching heat across US West

  02-09-2017 22:18
  
  LOS ANGELES — Smoke filled the sky and ash rained down across Los Angeles Sunday from a destructive wildfire that the mayor said was the largest in city history — one of several blazes that sent thousands fleeing homes across the U.S. West during a blistering holiday weekend heat wave.In Oregon, crews were rescuing about 140 hikers forced to spend the night in the woods after fire broke out along the popular Columbia River Gorge trail. Search and rescue crews air-dropped supplies on
  
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• Unofficial end of summer brings no heat relief in US West

  02-09-2017 22:18
  
  The Western United States baked through the unofficial end of summer, as temperatures in some parts threatened to peak Saturday at levels not seen in decades and wilting heat challenged crews battling wildfires across the region.Areas inland from the San Francisco Bay Area could reach 115 degrees, a temperature last seen in 1950, forecasters said. Temperatures in Sacramento were expected to shoot past 110.While triple-digit highs in Southern California were forecast to drop into the 90s over Lab
  
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• End of summer? US West shrouded in heat, wildfire smoke

  02-09-2017 22:18
  
  SONOMA, Calif. — Vineyards moved their wine harvest to the cool of night and transit trains slowed for fear that some of the hottest weather in San Francisco Bay Area history would warp rails Saturday, as stifling temperatures and the smoky pall of wildfires marked an unofficial end to summer across the U.S. West.In Los Angeles, a wildfire just north of downtown had grown to become the largest in city history, Mayor Eric Garcetti said. Three structures had burned, at least two of them home
  
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• Utah nurse's arrest raises questions on evidence collection

  02-09-2017 22:04
  
  The videotaped arrest of a Utah nurse who refused to allow blood to be drawn from an unconscious patient has raised questions about how far officers can go to collect evidence and has led to policy changes within the Salt Lake City Police Department.Here are some of the legal issues involved:___WHAT HAPPENED?Police body-camera video released Thursday shows Salt Lake City Detective Jeff Payne handcuffing nurse Alex Wubbels on July 26 after she refused to allow blood to be drawn from an unconsciou
  
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• Clemson's band trolls Ohio State with halftime formation

  02-09-2017 21:53
  
  Clemson's defense of its national title got off to a strong start as the Tigers took a 28-3 lead over Kent State with them to the locker room on Saturday afternoon. But while the team may be focused on the 2017 season, the Clemson marching band wanted to teach the Buckeyes a history lesson.More specifically, it wanted to remind Ohio State of recent history.The band got into an interesting formation during its halftime performance.Clemson's band trolling Ohio State in its halftime show... pic.twi
  
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• Postal worker dies in one-vehicle crash in Athens County

  02-09-2017 21:43
  
  ATHENS -- A 58-year-old postal worker died as a result of a one-vehicle crash Saturday morning according to the Athens division of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.At 11:50 a.m. Saturday, William W. McManis, 58, from Millfield, was traveling eastbound in United State Postal Service vehicle on Angell Road. McManis failed to negotiate a curve going off the right side of the roadway striking a ditch and an utility pole. McManis, who was not wearing a safety belt, succumb to his injuries and was pronou
  
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• One in critical after crash on North High Street and Arcadia Avenue

  02-09-2017 21:26
  
  COLUMBUS - A man was transported in critical condition to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after a one-vehicle crash on North High Street and Arcadia Avenue, according to Columbus Police.High and Dodridge northbound lanes were blocked due to the crash.Stay with 10TV as this story develops.
  
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• One dead after crash on North High Street and Arcadia Avenue

  02-09-2017 21:26
  
  COLUMBUS - A person who was transported in critical condition to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has died after a two-vehicle crash on North High Street and Arcadia Avenue, according to Columbus Police. According to a press release, Adrienne Gavula, 35, died at 8:09 p.m. as a result of the crash. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.Brima Kamara, 27, was driving a 2002 Jeep Liberty on North High Street and failed to control his vehicle, resulting in a collision with Gavula, dr
  
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• Buckeye's Eric Glover-Williams is no longer on the team

  02-09-2017 21:19
  
  COLUMBUS - OSU's Eric Glover-Williams is no longer on the football team, according to Ohio State officials.Glover-Williams was a former H-back and defensive back for the Buckeyes. At this time, it is unknown why he is no longer on the team.He did not play at Indiana this week.Glover-Williams is junior at the Ohio State University. He previously attended Canton McKinley High School.Stay with 10TV on this developing story.
  
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• Residents force vote on Minerva Park building purchase

  02-09-2017 21:18
  Minerva Park residents will go to the polls Nov. 7 to decide whether the village should buy a three-story office building to house its government and police operations. They will decide whether to repeal a June resolution that authorized Mayor Lynn Eisentrout to execute a purchase contract for the building.
  
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• Doppler 10: Showers lead to patchy fog tonight

  02-09-2017 21:16
  This Evening: Scattered showers continue at times.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy, a few lingering showers then patchy fog late.Low 58.Winds: W 3-6 mph.
  Tomorrow: Becoming partly cloudy and warmer.High 78.Winds: W 5-10 mph.
  Labor Day: Mostly sunny with increasing clouds late.High 83.Winds: SW 8-12 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Remnants of Harvey will affect the region through the morning and into the afternoon.In Columbus, most of the rain w
  
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• Elderly man with dementia missing from Pickerington

  02-09-2017 19:26
  
  PICKERINGTON - Pickerington Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a Fairfield County man with dementia and diabetes.Cletus Hall, 80, was last seen leaving his residence on Sheryl Drive in Pickerington around 9 a.m.Hall is 5'8" tall, weighs 260 pounds with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, flannel shorts and flip flops.His vehicle is a black 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 with an Ohio plate number OKINO.Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked t
  
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• Elderly man missing from Pickerington recovered in West Virginia

  02-09-2017 19:26
  
  UPDATE:According to the Webster County Sheriff's Office, Cletus Hall was found in Webster County, West Virginia.ORIGINAL REPORTPICKERINGTON - Pickerington Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a Fairfield County man with dementia and diabetes.Cletus Hall, 80, was last seen leaving his residence on Sheryl Drive in Pickerington around 9 a.m.Hall is 5'8" tall, weighs 260 pounds with grey hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, flannel shorts and flip flops.Hi
  
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• Red Cross volunteers spend Saturday preparing for upcoming Houston deployment

  02-09-2017 18:45
  COLUMBUS - More than a dozen volunteers for the American Red Cross Ohio Buckeye Region are preparing to deploy to Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.Volunteer Michael Anthony spent his Saturday being trained by the Red Cross. He's between jobs right now and was originally thinking about getting in some hiking before his next job starts. But, he says, volunteering is more important."I love helping people," Charlynn English said. "I have a passion. This is my passion to help."English say
  
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• Calliope Musicals, White Mystery to headline IngenuityFest 2017

  02-09-2017 17:07
  Austin-based psych-pop band Calliope Musicals and Chicago rockers White Mystery are slated to headline the 13th annual IngenuityFest . More than 40 acts will take the stage over the weekend fest held Sept.
  
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• Hurricane Irma now a Category 2, remains "powerful" storm

  02-09-2017 17:04
  
  Far out over the Atlantic, Hurricane Irma was expected to remain a powerful storm throughout the weekend while following a course that could bring it near the eastern Caribbean Sea by early next week.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Saturday morning that the storm "continues to fluctuate in strength but remains a powerful hurricane." Irma now has maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, the NHC said.Irma had strengthened to a Category 3 on Thursday, with maximum sustained winds near 120 mph.T
  
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• Trump pitches in at shelter for Harvey victims

  02-09-2017 16:31
  
  HOUSTON — President Donald Trump cupped a boy's face in his hands and then gave him a high-five. He lifted a girl into his arms to give her a kiss. He snapped on latex gloves to hand out boxed lunches of hot dogs and potato chips.On his visit to a shelter for storm victims Saturday, the president declared he sees "a lot of love" in the wake of devastation left by Harvey."We saw a lot of happiness," he told reporters after he and first lady Melania Trump greeted children in the kids' zone i
  
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• For President Trump, chance to return with empathy for Harvey victims

  02-09-2017 16:31
  
  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump brought plenty of optimism and swagger to Texas on his first visit to survey Harvey's devastation. He's getting a chance to return with empathy.At stops in Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, the president planned to survey storm damage, talk with residents and meet with volunteers. Those elements were missing from Tuesday's trip to Texas, which was criticized as being off-key for a presidential visit to discuss communities in crisis.In Cor
  
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• 7 girls killed in Kenya dormitory fire, official says

  02-09-2017 14:15
  
  NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Kenya's education minister says seven girls have died when a fire gutted their dormitory at a high school in the capital, Nairobi.Fred Matiangi says the cause of Saturday morning's fire is unknown. Moi Girls High School will be closed for two weeks to allow for investigations.The incident has brought back memories of the deaths of 67 students in a dormitory fire at a high school in eastern Kenya in March 2001. It later emerged the fire was caused by students apparently ange
  
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• Cost questions abound on Ohio drug price relief measure

  02-09-2017 14:07
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Determining the exact savings attached to a proposal on Ohio's fall ballot aimed at reining in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs is no easy task.On paper, Issue 2 sounds simple. The citizen-initiated statute would bar state agencies from buying drugs at prices higher than those paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which receives deep discounts.Yet an Associated Press review of cost data and expert analyses reveals significant unanswered questions sur
  
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• Mayweather-McGregor is a pay-per-view smash

  02-09-2017 13:39
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor's improbable challenge of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a hit at the box office and could end up the biggest pay-per-view ever, with an estimated 50 million people watching in the United States alone.Preliminary figures released by Showtime PPV on Friday showed the fight was tracking in the "mid to high" 4 million range, threatening the 4.6 million record set by Mayweather's 2015 fight with Manny Pacquiao. Showtime's Stephen Espinoza said the number will likely r
  
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• Skywatch: Neptune nears and a famous constellation returns

  02-09-2017 13:38
  
  The gas giant Neptune is billions of miles from Earth but on Monday it'll be a shade closer than normal.That's when Neptune will make its closest pass to our planet for the year, it'll clock in at just under 2.7 billion miles away. Media Folder: Media Root
  The next day the planet will reach opposition or appear opposite the sun in our sky.Neptune will shine it’s brightest on the 5th but it’s still very faint.In fact, if you want to find it you’ll need an optical aid and so
  
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• Disaster Preparedness for families with pets

  02-09-2017 13:37
  September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Rachel Finney with the Capital Area Humane Society gave some ways for families with pets to prepare in case of a disaster.
  
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• Get Inspired: The importance of butterflies

  02-09-2017 13:35
  Butterflies are not just beautiful, they play an important role when it comes to plants.10 This Morning’s Karina Nova shows us how butterflies help plants survive.
  
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• Food insecurity in children

  02-09-2017 13:32
  September is Hunger Action Month.According to the Children's Hunger Alliance, one in 5 kids in Ohio do not know where their next meal will come from.10 This Morning’s Karina Nova spoke with Dr. Jennifer Kusma with the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Judy Mobley, President and CEO of Children's Hunger Alliance, to learn more about efforts to make sure children have enough to eat.Click here for information on finding emergency food.For more information on the Children'
  
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• Headaches and raspy voices as wildfire smoke chokes US West

  02-09-2017 13:24
  
  The smoke from massive wildfires hangs like fog over large parts of the U.S. West, an irritating haze causing health concerns, forcing sports teams to change schedules and disrupting life from Seattle to tiny Seeley Lake, Montana.Air quality has been rated unhealthy across the region because of blazes that show no signs of abating. Officials said Friday that one of the worst U.S. wildfire seasons in terms of land burned is likely to keep scorching Western states and blanketing them with smoke un
  
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• 2 German cities evacuating residents before bomb disposals

  02-09-2017 13:21
  
  BERLIN (AP) - Residents in two German cities are evacuating their homes as authorities prepare to dispose of World War II-era bombs found during construction work this week.About 21,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes and workplaces in the western city of Koblenz as a precaution before specialists attempt to defuse the 500-kilogram (1,100-pound) U.S. bomb Saturday afternoon.Among those moved to safety are prison inmates and hospital patients.Officials in the financial capital Frank
  
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• Columbus escape rooms offer problem solving, fun

  02-09-2017 12:59
  Imagine you're locked in a room with your friends and have only 60 minutes to complete unusual tasks, solve puzzles, find a key and make your way out. While that may be a nightmare for some, "escape rooms" are growing source of entertainment in Columbus and around the country.
  
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• Doppler 10: Feeling like fall on Saturday

  02-09-2017 11:43
  Today: Cloudy with off and on showers, most of the rain falls in the morning.High 67.Winds: E 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers late.Low 58.Winds: W 3-6 mph.
  Tomorrow: Becoming partly cloudy and warmer.High 78.Winds: W 5-10 mph.
  Labor Day: Mostly sunny with increasing clouds late.High 83.Winds: SW 8-12 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Remnants of Harvey will affect the region through the morning and into the
  
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• Can Hydrogen Be Used to Treat COPD?

  02-09-2017 10:59
  Smoking and inhaling other irritants such as occupational dust or chemicals can irritate the lungs. Over time, this inflammation builds and some people develop lung problems.
  
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• Clippers 14, Mud Hens 3

  02-09-2017 06:49
  The Clippers unleashed a barrage of runs to beat Toledo Thursday night and avoid a four-game sweep at the hands of the Mud Hens. Three-run home runs by Nellie Rodriguez and Eric Stamets highlighted a 16-hit attack that powered Columbus to a 14-3 win at Huntington Park.
  
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• Gov. Kasich says he won't spare condemned killer of 2

  02-09-2017 04:13
  
  Gov. John Kasich on Friday said he won't spare condemned killer Gary Otte, who shot two people to death in back-to-back robberies over two days, meaning the death row inmate is scheduled to die Sept. 13.Kasich, a Republican, also rescheduled 19 executions after reviewing the timeline for putting the inmates to death, to ensure all executions are carried out "in a humane and professional manner."The date changes aren't reprieves but instead delay executions by a few months or in some cases more t
  
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• MadLab's Ohio Premiere Production of and Then they Fell

  02-09-2017 02:19
  MadLab's Ohio premiere production of And Then They Fell by Tira Palmquist will take place Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 6 - 21, 2017, with a special preview performance on Thursday, Oct.5, at MadLab, 227 N. 3rd St., in Columbus. Admission is $18 for the general public, $15 for students and seniors and $13 for MadLab members.
  
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• NFL: Goodell aware of dissent before suspending Elliott

  02-09-2017 01:16
  
  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was aware that one of his lead investigators believed Ezekiel Elliott shouldn't be disciplined before the Dallas running back was suspended for six games in a domestic violence case, league spokesman Brian McCarthy said Friday.McCarthy disputed a key claim in a lawsuit filed by the players' union on behalf of Elliott seeking to vacate an upcoming ruling on an appeal. McCarthy says Goodell knew of investigator Kia Roberts' contention that Elliott's accuser wasn't cr
  
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• Prison security concerns unheeded before deadly riot

  02-09-2017 01:07
  
  WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware prison administrators dismissed warnings of trouble brewing at the state's maximum-security prison in the days leading up to a deadly inmate uprising and hostage-taking, independent investigators said in a report released Friday.The dismissal of the security warnings at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna was indicative of an overcrowded, understaffed facility plagued by mismanagement, a lack of communication, a culture of negativity, and adversarial r
  
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• Brock out: report says Browns to release QB Osweiler

  02-09-2017 00:54
  
  CLEVELAND — Brock Osweiler's days with the Browns were numbered when the quarterback arrived in a trade.They're now over.Osweiler is being released by Cleveland, which will have to pay his $16 million guaranteed contract not to have him on their roster, a person familiar with the team's moves told The Associated Press on Friday.Osweiler will be officially cut on Saturday along with veteran guard John Greco, kicker Cody Parkey and defensive lineman Xavier Cooper when the team trims its rost
  
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• Black smoke, flames shoot up from Texas chemical plant

  02-09-2017 00:33
  
  Thick black smoke and towering orange flames shot up Friday from a flooded Houston-area chemical plant after two trailers of highly unstable compounds blew up a day earlier after losing refrigeration.It was the second day that flames and smoke could be seen at the Arkema plant in Crosby. Arkema says Harvey's floodwaters engulfed its backup generators and knocked out the refrigeration necessary to keep the organic peroxides from degrading and catching fire. Arkema executive Richard Rennard said
  
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• Sunbury man to spend holiday weekend helping victims of Hurricane Harvey

  02-09-2017 00:26
  With the holiday weekend kicking off, many people are hitting the road to spend time with friends and family, but some central Ohioans made different plans to lend a hand instead.When Tyler Jones, a 23-year-old in Sunbury saw the news coverage of Hurricane Harvey, he decided he wanted to do something about it.“I saw all the struggles everyone was going through down in Houston and it made me want to get something together to help everyone out,” Jones said.Jones decided to collect item
  
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