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• Ohio State Fair victim to be honored during high school senior night

  20-10-2017 23:46
  Friday night, the Franklin Heights football game will celebrate Senior Night. Among the many classmates, Tyler Jarrell will be honored for his legacy and spirit."I'm going to participate in that with a photo of Tyler since Tyler can't be there," said Amber Duffield, Tyler's mom.Jarrell was killed when a ride malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair.Duffield says she and Tyler were looking forward to his Senior Night, so attending the event without him will be, "Bittersweet," she said. "I want to do
  
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• Off-duty officer killed in Vegas shooting left funeral notes

  20-10-2017 23:12
  
  An off-duty police officer who was among 58 people killed in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history was honored with a posthumous promotion to Army first sergeant during an emotional funeral service Friday.Hundreds of police officers in uniform packed the Henderson, Nevada, church as pallbearers guided the casket of Charleston Hartfield, 34, which was draped in a U.S. flag.Central Christian Church Pastor Mike Bodine told more than 2,000 people at the funeral that Hartfield, a Vegas polic
  
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• Revenue outlook is good for Columbus, Dorrian says

  20-10-2017 23:08
  In the final budget projection of his long career, Columbus Auditor Hugh J. Dorrian said the city will have $873.8 million in available resources to budget for 2018. That's a little more than the $872.7 million available for the city to spend in 2017.
  
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• 1 injured after vehicle drives into lake in Hilliard

  20-10-2017 21:35
  
  Authorities are on the scene of a vehicle that drove into a lake in Hilliard.Hilliard police said the vehicle drove into Blatz Lake just south of Cemetery Road.One person in the vehicle was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A second person was also in the vehicle and is safe.Police said they believe a medical emergency caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and into the lake.The right lane of I-270 southbound just south of Cemetery Road was shut down but it has since
  
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• 2017 Central Ohio Veterans Stand Down

  20-10-2017 21:23 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Woman pleads guilty in Delaware County cemetery fraud case

  20-10-2017 21:17
  
  A former cemetery owner has pleaded guilty to scamming families out of money for plots, headstones and grave markers.Arminda Martin pled guilty to 15 counts of theft beyond the scope of consent, all of which are felonies.Arminda and her husband Ted were the owners of Fairview Memorial Park in Delaware County.Dozens of citizens accused the pair of taking cash for the various items and not delivering.According to Delaware County Prosecutor Carol O’Brien, as a part of the plea, Arminda has wa
  
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• Doppler 10: A fantastic Friday evening

  20-10-2017 21:16
  This Evening: Clear & pleasant, great for any outdoor plans!
  Tonight: Clear and crisp, good viewing for the Orionid meteor shower.Low 50.Winds: Light SE.
  Tomorrow: Lots of sun and warm.High 77.Winds: S 4-8 mph.
  Sunday: More sun with a few afternoon clouds, warm.High 77.Winds: S 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: High pressure continues to affect the forecast and will do so through the weekend.As a result, we’ll see plenty o
  
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• Beer + Donut Brunch Party!

  20-10-2017 20:00
  As the weather cools off and the leaves start to change, Columbus Underground is teaming up with Combustion Brewery and DK Diner to bring together two of our favorite cold weather comforts: Beer and Donuts! On October 21st, we’re hosting a Beer + Donut Brunch at Combustion Brewery and Taproom’s brand new event space, The […]
  
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• 3 arrested after shooting following white nationalist speech

  20-10-2017 18:54
  
  A man who fired a shot at anti-Nazi protesters following a speech at the University of Florida by a white nationalist has been charged with attempted murder, police in Gainesville said Friday. Two men who allegedly urged him to shoot face the same charge.A Gainesville Police Department report released on Friday said that Tyler Tenbrink, 28; William Fears, 30; and his brother, 28-year-old Colton Fears, all from Texas, were arrested on attempted homicide charges following an appearance on campus b
  
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• Sound Advice: The Werks with Ekoostik Hookah

  20-10-2017 18:47
  It's those live shows that have done the most for helping The Werks make a mark within the Jam universe, as the group hit up every Festival, in 2010. This year, the band debuted two more Werk Out fests - Winter Werk Out in Columbus, Ohio this past February and Werk Out West in Denver a fans; in 2011, the band hit the No.
  
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• Police: Robbers steal $150,000 in Louis Vuitton products after ramming truck into Easton storefront

  20-10-2017 18:30
  
  Thousands of dollars in Louis Vuitton merchandise was reported stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab robbery at Easton Town Center, according to Columbus Police.The robbery occurred around 5:30 a.m. Thursday at the Louis Vuitton store.Police say the thieves drove a rental truck into the front door and then stole around $150,000 in merchandise.By the time the special duty police officer assigned to Easton arrived at the store, the suspects were gone.Cleanup appears to be complete as images from today
  
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• Jungle, Snow and Fire – Weekend Movies Have it All

  20-10-2017 18:00
  If you can’t find a movie to watch this weekend, you’re not looking hard enough. The Wexner Center for the Arts compels interest with their first ever documentary festival, Unorthodocs!, and Nightmares Film Festival unspools the scares at Gateway Film Center all weekend. Plus, Ai Weiwei has a miraculous documentary for you, a new Michael […]
  
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• Happy Highball!

  20-10-2017 17:41
  Creativity, costumes, ghouls, goblins, oh my! Happy Highball! Photo by Jennie Key. 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 […]
  
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• Man accused of killing 4 family members in Lawrence County pleads not guilty

  20-10-2017 17:35
  
  IRONTON, Ohio -- A man indicted in the deaths of four people in southern Ohio entered a not guilty plea on all counts Friday morning.Arron Lawson, 23, is being held without bond in Lawrence County.Investigators say he killed four people: his aunt, uncle, and two cousins, all while a 2-year-old boy was in the home.The victims were identified as 8-year-old Devin Holston, 25-year-old Staci M. Jackson, 43-year-old Tammi L. McGuire and 50-year-old Donald McGuire.Lawson is indicted on charges of aggra
  
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• Parole board rejects condemned Ohio inmate's mercy request

  20-10-2017 17:15
  COLUMBUS, Ohio —The Ohio Parole Board on Friday rejected a request for mercy from a condemned inmate who argues he had such a bad childhood and is in such poor health that he should be spared from execution next month.The board's 11-1 decision came in the case of Alva Campbell, set to die by lethal injection on Nov. 15 for killing a teen during a 1997 carjacking. The slaying came five years after he was paroled on a different murder charge.Republican Gov. John Kasich has the final say. Kas
  
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• Ohio Parole Board recommends Gov. Kasich deny clemency for condemned killer

  20-10-2017 17:15
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Parole Board has rejected a request for mercy from a condemned killer who has cited his poor health and tough upbringing in an attempt to avoid execution.The board's 11-1 decision Friday came in the case of Alva Campbell, sentenced to die for fatally shooting 18-year-old Charles Dials after a 1997 carjacking.The 69-year-old Campbell is scheduled for execution Nov. 15. Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sihk) has the final say.Campbell's attorneys say he uses a walk
  
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• Education agency blasted amid student loan scam crackdown

  20-10-2017 16:55
  
  Federal and state agencies are cracking down nationally for the first time on scams that gouge student loan borrowers, but critics say the U.S. Department of Education isn't helping.Prosecutors at the Federal Trade Commission, 11 states and the District of Columbia have filed 36 lawsuits and other legal actions against companies they say falsely promise debt relief, charging more than $95 million in illegal fees in recent years.Consumer advocates and members of Congress welcome the ongoing crack
  
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• Ohio unemployment rate dips slightly in September

  20-10-2017 16:41
  
  COLUMBUS — State officials say Ohio's unemployment rate dipped slightly in September from the previous month and remains higher than the U.S. rate, which fell in September.The state unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent in September compared with 5.4 percent the previous month. Ohio's unemployment rate in September 2016 stood at 5 percent.The national rate was 4.2 percent in September compared with 4.4 percent in August and 4.9 percent in September 2016.The state Department of Job and Fami
  
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• Opinion: Unscrupulous Charters Continue to Rob Children of Columbus City Schools

  20-10-2017 16:21
  In 2002, I spearheaded a group that applied to open a charter school under the then new Ohio charter school legislation. Our application was denied. That same year, more than ten schools were approved for the same, for-profit company, White Hat Management. The owner was a major Republican donor, David Brennen, and his company has […]
  
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• Lunch & Learn Series: Getting Involved

  20-10-2017 16:11 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Who’s that Candidate? Mitchell Brown, Columbus City Council

  20-10-2017 16:00
  With less than 30 days left before election day on November 7, CU is taking a better look at the candidates vying for a spot on Columbus City Council. Mitchell Brown is a Franklin County Democratic Party-endorsed candidate. With an extensive background in public safety, his priorities align with the Columbus Divisions of Police and […]
  
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• Columbus Submits Proposal for Amazon HQ2

  20-10-2017 15:53
  After plenty of local speculation, the City of Columbus has formally submitted a proposal for the construction of Amazon’s second headquarters project, which could include up to eight million square feet of office space and 50,000 new high-paying jobs. “The City of Columbus submitted a proposal in response to Amazon’s request for proposals for the […]
  
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• John McCain memoir, 'The Restless Wave,' coming in April

  20-10-2017 14:30
  
  NEW YORK (AP) - An upcoming memoir from Sen. John McCain has taken on new meaning since he first decided to write it."The Restless Wave" is scheduled to come out in April, Simon & Schuster told The Associated Press on Friday.The publisher quietly signed up the book in February, months before McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer.The memoir begins in 2008, when the Arizona Republican lost to Barack Obama in the presidential election, and will include his "no-holds-barred opinions" on last ye
  
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• 4 Wheel Parts opens 3rd store in Ohio

  20-10-2017 14:30
  Off-road parts retailer 4 Wheel Parts has opened a retail store in Columbus, its third parts and service store in the Buckeye state and 84th in North America. The 10,000-sq.-ft., six-bay store is on the city's far west side, at the intersection of I-270 and West Broad Street/U.S. Route 40. The new store - which occupies an existing piece of commercial real estate converted to its new purpose - will host a grand opening on Oct. 21 with a live DJ and prize drawings throughout the day, including a
  
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• Skywatch: Look for meteors early in the week

  20-10-2017 14:20
  
  If you’re up early at the start of the week and you’re far enough away from the city -- look up.While the Orionid meteor shower technically peaked last week, there will still be a few leftovers on Sunday morning.In fact, the shower is typically active from around October 15th to October 29th.The peak is usually on the mornings of October 20-22.Debris from Halley’s Comet (you know, the famous one) causes this shower and the best viewing will be in the early morning hours in the
  
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• US: Laptops in checked bags pose fire, explosion risk

  20-10-2017 14:17
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is urging the world airline community to ban large, personal electronic devices like laptops from checked luggage because of the potential for a catastrophic fire.The Federal Aviation Administration said in a paper filed recently with a U.N. agency that its tests show that when a laptop's rechargeable lithium-ion battery overheats in close proximity to an aerosol spray can, it can cause an explosion capable of disabling an airliner's fire suppression s
  
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• CIA head: NKorea months from perfecting nuclear capabilities

  20-10-2017 12:41
  
  CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Thursday that North Korea is months away from perfecting its nuclear weapons capabilities."They are close enough now in their capabilities that from a U.S. policy perspective we ought to behave as if we are on the cusp of them achieving" their objective of being able to strike the United States, Pompeo told a national security forum in Washington.But he said there's a difference between having the ability to fire a single nuclear missile and the capability of produc
  
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• Pollution linked to 9 million deaths worldwide each year

  20-10-2017 12:02
  
  Pollution isn't just an unfortunate fact of modern life -- it is a killer. In fact, pollution is linked to about 9 million deaths each year -- a number equivalent to one in six of all deaths across the globe -- according to a new large report published in The Lancet.The majority of these deaths are due to non-communicable diseases caused or exacerbated by exposure to pollution, including asthma, heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The report is a
  
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• Doppler 10: Pleasant weather continues

  20-10-2017 10:10
  Today: Crisp to start then sunny and mild.High 75.Winds: S 3-5 mph.
  Tonight: Clear skies, a crisp night.Low 51.Winds: Light SE.
  Tomorrow: Lots of sunshine, pleasant!High 76.Winds: S 4-8 mph.
  Sunday: Partly cloudy and warm.High 77.Winds: S 5-10 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: The pleasant weather continues and it’ll stick around a little longer as high pressure lingers in the area.Temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 70s t
  
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• Ryan jabs Trump in comedy routine for NY elite

  20-10-2017 06:53
  
  House Speaker Paul Ryan poked fun at himself, the Senate's top Democrat and even the Catholic church on Thursday night. But the top target of the speaker's ribbing, as he faced hundreds of New York's elite at a charity dinner that celebrates irreverence, was President Donald Trump himself.Ryan quickly reminded the audience that Trump offended some people when he addressed the same crowd the year before."Some said it was unbecoming of a public figure and they said that his comments were offensive
  
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• Virginia State University on lockdown after second shooting on campus within a week

  20-10-2017 06:18
  
  PETERSBURG, Virginia - The campus of Virginia State University is on lock down after a shooting on campus.This is the second shooting on campus in less than a week.Virginia State University Police tweeted that police were on the scene and people should stay inside.Shooting On Campus - Go/Stay indoors. Avoid area. Police on scene. Campus on lock down.— VSU Police (@VSUPolice) October 20, 2017
  WTVR, a CBS affiliate in Virginia, said one person was shot behind a building on Thursday.A person
  
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• Lockdown lifted at Virginia State University after 2nd campus shooting within a week

  20-10-2017 06:18
  
  PETERSBURG, Virginia - Lockdown has been lifted at Virginia State University after a shooting on campus.This is the second shooting on campus in less than a week.Virginia State University Police tweeted that police were on the scene and people should stay inside.Shooting On Campus - Go/Stay indoors. Avoid area. Police on scene. Campus on lock down.— VSU Police (@VSUPolice) October 20, 2017
  WTVR, a CBS affiliate in Virginia, said one person was shot behind a building on Thursday.A person wa
  
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• Girl shot in the back on Columbus' Near East Side

  20-10-2017 06:14
  A girl was taken in critical condition to Nationwide Children's Hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the back Thursday night on the Near East Side.
  
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• Columbus police van involved in crash on west side

  20-10-2017 06:09
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Columbus Division of Police van was involved in crash iSullivant Avenue in between Dana Avenue and Princeton Avenue Thursday night.Police said the crash happened around 11:15 p.m.Two officers in the van were on their way to a call about a robbery on Dana Avenue when it crashed with a car, according to police.Police are investigating how the crash happened.Police said one person in the car was taken to Mount Carmel West in stable condition.The officers were not taken to the hos
  
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• Delaware County prosecutor intends to run for Rep. Tiberi's seat once he resigns

  20-10-2017 05:35
  
  Delaware County prosecutor Carol O'Brien said Thursday she intends to run for Representative Pat Tiberi's congressional seat when he resigns in January.O'Brien, a Republican, said she has talked to the Delaware County Republican Party about her plan to file paperwork to enter the race once Tiberi resigns.She told 10TV she has great respect for Rep. Tiberi and could think of no better way to honor him than to try and represent the district he has represented.She has been the prosecutor in Delawar
  
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• First Look: Little Eater in Clintonville

  20-10-2017 04:53
  Little Eater has officially expanded to Clintonville, with their new location now open at 4215 North High Street. The restaurant was strategically placed in the center of a retail block that features a variety of hip local eateries including Hot Chicken Takeover, Northstar Cafe, Jeni’s Ice Creams and FUSIAN. Fans of the original North Market […]
  
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• Police: Teen shot while talking to friends

  20-10-2017 04:40
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - A 13-year-old girl was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in critical condition after a shooting in east Columbus.The shooting happened around 10:12 p.m. in the 1300 block of Hildreth Avenue.Police say the teen was standing outside talking to friends when someone shot her twice from across the street. Initial reports indicate she didn't know the shooter.Police have not released any suspect information. Anyone with information should contact Detective VanVorhis at 614-645-01
  
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• Girl in critical condition after shooting in near east Columbus

  20-10-2017 04:40
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - A girl was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in critical condition after a shooting in east Columbus according to Columbus police.Police said the shooting happened around 10:12 p.m. in the 1300 block of Hildreth Avenue.Police have not released any suspect information.
  
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• 13-year-old girl critically injured in east Columbus shooting

  20-10-2017 04:40
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - A 13-year-old girl was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in critical condition after a shooting in east Columbus.The shooting happened around 10:12 p.m. in the 1300 block of Hildreth Avenue.Police say the teen was standing outside talking to friends when someone shot her twice from across the street. Initial reports indicate she didn't know the shooter.Police have not released any suspect information at this time.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective VanVor
  
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• Documents detail Columbus' offer to lure Amazon's 2nd HQ

  20-10-2017 04:14
  Columbus has offered Amazon a package of incentives that includes property-tax abatements, income-tax refunds and a transportation plan if the online retail giant locates its second headquarters in Ohio's capital city. The incentive package is outlined in a five-page letter that Columbus Economic Development Director Steve Schoeny sent the company as part of the region's pitch, which was assembled by Columbus 2020.
  
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• After Whitehall stabbing, experts say teenage domestic violence is happening

  20-10-2017 03:37
  The family of a teenage girl says she's doing "much better" after being stabbed more than 20 times by her ex-boyfriend.Domestic violence victim advocates say, unfortunately, what happened to the 15-year-old this week is not uncommon.Advocate experts believe the young girl will have a long road ahead to recover physically and mentally."It's shocking to see violence like that for someone so young, but unfortunately I think these things are happening," Stephanie Smith said.Stephanie Smith says she'
  
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• Woman killed in crash on I-270 in west Columbus

  20-10-2017 02:18
  
  A woman is dead after a crash on Interstate 270 in in west Columbus Thursday night.According to Columbus police, the crash happened around 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-270 north of Roberts Road.Police said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.All lanes of I-270 northbound were closed at I-70 while police investigated the crash.Police said 27-year-old Quivonna Bonner of Newark was driving her car northbound on I-270 when she lost control and drove off the left side of the roadShe h
  
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• 1 killed in crash on I-270 in west Columbus

  20-10-2017 02:18
  
  One person has died after a crash on Interstate 270 in in west Columbus Thursday night.According to Columbus police, the crash happened around 8 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-270 near Roberts Road.Police said multiple vehicles were involved in the crash.All lanes of I-270 northbound are closed at I-70.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for updates.
  
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• Woman whose body was found in burned Columbus garage identified

  20-10-2017 02:11
  The Franklin County Coroner's office has identified a woman whose body was found days after a fire heavily damaged a North Linden garage earlier this month. The body of Kimberly Davis Tucker, 30, was found on Oct. 6, four days after Columbus firefighters battled a fire at a detached rear garage at a home in the 1600 block of Arlington Avenue.
  
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• Crew SC owner addresses potential move to Austin on Twitter

  20-10-2017 01:47
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – The investor-operator and chairman of Columbus Crew SC, Anthony Precourt, has addressed the possibility of Crew SC moving to Austin on Twitter.News broke Monday night Precourt is looking to possibly move the team to Austin, Texas.On Thursday night, he tweeted for the first time since that news came to light.You can read the tweets below.Put you all in, not us— Anthony Precourt (@APrecourt) October 19, 2017
  The players and coaches and staff deseve your support as they
  
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• One person in critical condition after northeast Columbus crash

  20-10-2017 01:32
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - At least one person was taken to a hospital in critical condition after a car crashed into a pole on Sunbury Road in northeast Columbus on Thursday, according to police.Police said the car crashed and flipped over just before 7 p.m. in the 1900 block of Sunbury Road.Sunbury Road is closed between Mock Road and Agler Road.
  
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• Council Committee Hearing: Environmental Committee 10/19/17

  20-10-2017 00:08 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Teen boy in stable condition after East Side shooting

  20-10-2017 00:04
  A fight involving a group of teenagers at an East Side corner ended with the shooting of a 16-year-old boy Thursday afternoon. Columbus police and fire were called at 2:42 p.m. on the report of a shooting at Shady Lane and East Livingston Avenue.
  
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• Mormon center in Dublin vandalized

  20-10-2017 00:04
  When a group of children who attend religious classes before school each day entered the Dublin Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday morning they found spray paint covering sacred paintings, walls and door knobs. Overnight, church leaders believe someone entered the building at 7135 Coffman Road in Dublin through a door left ajar and vandalized the building, which provides a physical home for several groups of worshippers in the area.
  
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• Crew SC not issuing refunds to 2018 season ticket holders

  20-10-2017 00:04
  
  Despite the recent news that the Columbus Crew SC may be looking to move in 2019, season ticket holders for 2018 won't be getting their money back.A Crew SC spokesperson confirmed that the team will not issue refunds to those who purchased 2018 season tickets.News broke Monday night that the team's owner, Anthony Precourt, would be looking to move the team - possibly to Austin, Texas. Precourt said the team needs more fan and financial support to compete in the growing league, and a new stadium
  
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