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• Half of US adults have high blood pressure in new guidelines

  13-11-2017 23:51
  New guidelines lower the threshold for high blood pressure, adding 30 million Americans to those who have the condition, which now plagues nearly half of U.S. adults.High pressure, which for decades has been a top reading of at least 140 or a bottom one of 90, drops to 130 over 80 in advice announced Monday by a dozen medical groups.The change means an additional 14 percent of U.S. adults have the problem, but only 2 percent of these newly added people need medication right away; the rest should
  
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• Murder charges dropped: Wife freed based on new evidence in husband's killing

  13-11-2017 23:41
  A Marion County woman charged with killing her husband is free, after prosecutors asked a judge to dismiss the case against her.Barbara Stricklin was arrested in August, charged with shooting her husband John Stricklin in April.Prosecutors say they were surprised by new evidence. The defense says there was a rush to judgment.According to his obituary, John Stricklin survived two tours in Vietnam, only to be shot to death in his Marion County home in April.His murder would go uncharged until Augu
  
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• Ashville police chief passes away after battle with cancer

  13-11-2017 23:25
  
  ASHVILLE – Ashville police chief Doug Clark passed away after a battle with cancer, according to his obituary.Clark, 60, graduated from Logan Elm High School in 1976 and went on to work for several law enforcement agencies.He worked for the South Bloomfield Police Department before working for the Ashville Police Department in 1981.In 1983, Clark briefly served as chief of the Ashville Police Department before he moved to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office the next year.Clark retur
  
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• Westerville police confiscate counterfeit money, warn more may be in circulation

  13-11-2017 22:56
  Westerville Police say on November 1, three women were caught on camera passing off 19 fake $20 bills at a Wal Mart store on Schrock Road.Police say at first glance the money appears real but says it feels like resume paper and is missing both a security strip and a watermark.Police say that didn't stop the thieves from coming out money on top."They're usually going to try to buy gift cards, so they actually have some kind of real currency, or they may buy something small, like a pack of gum, an
  
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• Westerville police confiscate counterfeit money, warm more may be in circulation

  13-11-2017 22:56
  Westerville Police say on November 1, three women were caught on camera passing off 19 fake $20 bills at a Wal Mart store on Schrock Road.Police say at first glance the money appears real but says it feels like resume paper and is missing both a security strip and a watermark.Police say that didn't stop the thieves from coming out money on top."They're usually going to try to buy gift cards, so they actually have some kind of real currency, or they may buy something small, like a pack of gum, an
  
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• NFL player scores emotional TD hours after loss of baby

  13-11-2017 22:29
  
  San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin was extremely emotional on the sideline after a long touchdown catch Sunday.After the game, it became clear just why.Goodwin said on his Instagram page that his wife, Morgan Goodwin-Snow, lost their baby boy due to complications during pregnancy early Sunday morning."Although we are hurt, I am grateful for the experience and grateful that God blessed me with a wife as courageous and resilient as Morgan," Marquise Goodwin said on Instagram. "The
  
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• Inmate will get pillow to help him breathe during execution

  13-11-2017 22:17
  This undated photo provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction shows death row inmate Alva Campbell. The Ohio Parole Board on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, rejected a request for mercy from Campbell, 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.
  
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• Ailing Columbus killer will get special pillow for execution

  13-11-2017 22:17
  Campbell, who is suffering from multiple illnesses, is slated to be put to death at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility near Lucasville on Wednesday. Among his aliments is are pulmonary problems that would make it difficult for him to lie flat on the execution table without choking.
  
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• Senate candidate responds to new report of sexual misconduct

  13-11-2017 21:18
  
  WASHINGTON —A new accuser said Monday that as a teenager in the 1970s she was sexually assaulted by Roy Moore in a locked car, further rocking the Alabama Republican's race for an open Senate seat. The allegation came on a day when Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Moore should quit the contest, and Moore fired back that it was McConnell who should step down.Even before the news conference by Beverly Young Nelson, Moore's campaign released a statement saying that attorney Gloria
  
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• New accuser claims sexual assault by Moore in 1970s

  13-11-2017 21:18
  
  A new accuser said Monday that as a teenager in the 1970s she was sexually assaulted by Roy Moore in a locked car, further rocking the Alabama Republican's race for an open Senate seat. The allegation came on day when Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Moore should quit the contest, and Moore fired back that it was McConnell who should step down.Even before the news conference by Beverly Young Nelson, Moore's campaign released a statement saying that attorney Gloria Allred — who's
  
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• Weber named Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week

  13-11-2017 20:59
  
  Ohio State running back Mike Weber has been named the Co-Offensive Player of the Week for the Big Ten Conference.Weber ran for a career-high 162 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns against Michigan State.Weber opened the scoring with a 47-yard touchdown run on the Buckeyes’ opening drive and his second came on an 82-yard run in the 2nd quarter.
  
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• Police respond to report of shooting at Massillon hospital

  13-11-2017 20:39
  
  Police have confirmed a reported shooting situation at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon has been contained.Authorities were called to the scene Monday afternoon.Police said they are not currently looking for any suspects but did not confirm any injuries or deaths.A representative with the hospital said they were placed under a “code silver.”A "code silver" is defined as either a combative patient with a lethal weapon is on the loose or a violent situation is unfolding and lockdow
  
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• Police: Man shoots doctor outside Massillon hospital, kills himself

  13-11-2017 20:39
  Police say a man shot a doctor in an Ohio hospital parking lot before killing himself.The police chief in Massillon says it appears the doctor was shot twice Monday afternoon while walking to his vehicle.Police Chief Keith Moser says the doctor was in surgery at the hospital, but he didn't know the severity of his injuries.He says the shooter had parked next to the doctor's vehicle and that he died from a gunshot wound to the head.A man who lives near Affinity Medical Center tells The Independen
  
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• Police: Doctor shot outside Massillon hospital has died, shooter killed himself

  13-11-2017 20:39
  
  Police say a doctor who was shot outside a Massillon hospital has died after undergoing emergency surgery.Massillon police were called to the Affinity Medical Center just after 2 p.m. Monday.Upon arrival, officers observed two men in close proximity lying in the parking lot with gunshot wounds.The first, identified as Michael Wood, had a handgun in his hand.Police said medical personnel from inside the hospital rendered first aid to the victim, identified as Dr. George Seese, who sustained multi
  
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• Online ordering now available for Hot Chicken Takeover

  13-11-2017 20:24
  
  Fans of Hot Chicken Takeover now have the option to order their meals online.The restaurant announced Monday that ordering can be done from its website."We know you've been wanting online ordering for some time--and we want to thank you for your patience while we worked on this project. We also ask for your grace and understanding in case we encounter any hiccups along the way."When placing an online order, you have the option to pick up your meal at each of their locations: North Market, Clinto
  
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• PHOTOS: First look at Ohio State's alternate uniforms for Michigan game

  13-11-2017 20:00
  
  We are getting the first look at the full uniform Ohio State is scheduled to wear against Michigan.ESPN's Darren Rovell tweeted out the images on Monday afternoon. FIRST LOOK: New Ohio State uniforms for Michigan game, players will wear LeBron 11 Soldier cleats pic.twitter.com/VUBqmETRP3— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 13, 2017The uniforms are a white version of the alternate ones worn against Penn State with the same helmet.Ohio State first teased the uniforms on social media Sund
  
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• Mastiff stolen from Franklinton home found at dog shelter

  13-11-2017 19:47
  
  FRANKLINTON -- Columbus Police said the burglary unit is looking for a Mastiff stolen from a Franklinton home.According to the Columbus Police, the dog was found at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.**UPDATE 2:55PM 11/13/17 Buddy was located safe at the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center! Det. Spaulding says the Shelter was kind enough to waive most of the reclaiming fees so the dog's ower can get him home soon! We're still looking into who stole him. https://t.c
  
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• Prosecutors, defense attorneys for Brian Golsby back in court to discuss trial security

  13-11-2017 19:43
  A discussion about courtroom security may have inadvertently pulled back the veil on Brian Golsby’s nine-month jail stay as he awaits his upcoming murder trial.Golsby is charged with the rape, kidnapping and murder of Ohio State student Reagan Tokes.During Monday’s pre-trial hearing to discuss courtroom security measures for his upcoming trial, Prosecutor Ron O’Brien asked Sgt. David Reiner with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department whether “anything has happened
  
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• Prosecutors, defense attorneys for Brian Golsby back in court

  13-11-2017 19:43
  A brief delay in the court hearing for the man accused of killing Ohio State student Reagan Tokes.Brian Golsby wasn't dressed for court.Judge Mark Serrott has asked that Golsby wear street clothes for each court appearance. Apparently, that wasn't communicated clearly with sheriff's deputies who had to retrieve his clothes from the jail.Attorneys for Golsby and prosecutors from Ron O'Brien's office met in Judge Serrott's chambers for a half hour before emerging in the courtroom. Just before goin
  
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• Live Coverage: Prosecutors, defense attorneys for Brian Golsby back in court

  13-11-2017 19:43
  
  A brief delay in the court hearing for the man accused of killing Ohio State student Reagan Tokes.Brian Golsby wasn't dressed for court. Judge Mark Serrott has asked that Golsby wear street clothes for each court appearance. Apparently, that wasn't communicated clearly with sheriff's deputies who had to retrieve his clothes from the jail. Attorneys for Golsby and prosecutors from Ron O'Brien's office met in Judge Serrott's chambers for a half hour before emerging in the courtroom. Just before go
  
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• Athens County man convicted for killing migratory bird

  13-11-2017 19:32
  
  COLUMBUS -- Rick Kesterson, 37, of Glouster, Ohio was sentenced in U.S. District Court for unlawfully killing an Osprey in violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is unlawful to kill any migratory bird except as allowed by regulation.Kesterson was sentenced to two years of probation. He was also ordered to pay $500 in restitution to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, forfeit his hunting license, complete 52 hours of community service at Burr Oak
  
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• Video recovered, 10 more charged in Penn State frat death

  13-11-2017 19:01
  Newly recovered security camera footage from inside a Penn State fraternity house showed that a pledge had been given at least 18 drinks over less than 90 minutes, investigators said Monday in announcing dozens of new charges related to the pledge's death.Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller charged 10 new defendants, reinstated charges against two people whose cases had been dropped and added counts against five who had previously been charged for actions surrounding the Feb. 4 de
  
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• Tim Piazza death investigation: Prosecutor announces new charges

  13-11-2017 19:01
  
  The district attorney's office in Centre County, Pennsylvania, has announced new charges in the death of Tim Piazza. Authorities based the new charges on the Beta Theta Pi basement surveillance footage deleted by a fraternity member following the 19-year-old's death.Prosecutors hold press conference to address results of investigation in death of Penn State frat pledge Tim Piazza:Piazza was at the Penn State University fraternity for a pledge event in February where he died after several falls d
  
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• Prosecutor gives update on Tim Piazza death investigation

  13-11-2017 19:01
  
  The district attorney's office in Centre County, Pennsylvania, is holding a news conference Monday on the results of the investigation into the death of Tim Piazza. Authorities are expected to address the Beta Theta Pi basement surveillance footage deleted by a fraternity member following the 19-year-old's death.Authorities hold a press conference in Bellefonte to announce results of Beta Theta Pi investigation:Piazza was at the Penn State University fraternity for a pledge event in February 201
  
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• Doppler 10: Clouds linger, but brightening Tuesday

  13-11-2017 18:11
  This Evening: Variable clouds & cool.
  Tonight: Mostly cloudy and cool. 32 N 5-10 mph
  Tomorrow: Brightening gradually. Still cool. 46 E 3-6 mph
  Wednesday: Cloudy with showers likely, especially PM. 51
  Thursday: Brightening skies. 46
  .Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: Clouds will linger tonight in advance of weak high pressure that will build in and gradually clear things up tomorrow. Temperatures will remain a good 5-10 degrees below aver
  
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• Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Will Take Reservations Soon

  13-11-2017 18:00
  In the works for over a year, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is finally approaching an opening date. The business’ Columbus debut pays homage to The Ohio State University and the Buckeyes, incorporating a local theme to set it apart from its other locations in Cincinnati, Louisville and Nashville. Art deco murals, crystal chandeliers, Tasmanian onyx, velvet […]
  
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• Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Opening Soon

  13-11-2017 18:00
  In the works for over a year, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is finally approaching an opening date. The business’ Columbus debut pays homage to The Ohio State University and the Buckeyes, incorporating a local theme to set it apart from its other locations in Cincinnati, Louisville and Nashville. Art deco murals, crystal chandeliers, Tasmanian onyx, velvet […]
  
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• Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Now Taking Reservations

  13-11-2017 18:00
  In the works for over a year, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is finally approaching an opening date. The business’ Columbus debut pays homage to The Ohio State University and the Buckeyes, incorporating a local theme to set it apart from its other locations in Cincinnati, Louisville and Nashville. Art deco murals, crystal chandeliers, Tasmanian onyx, velvet […]
  
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• Colin Kaepernick named GQ magazine's citizen of the year

  13-11-2017 17:54
  
  NEW YORK — Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been named GQ's magazine's "Citizen of the Year" for his activism.Kaepernick began kneeling instead of standing during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality and police brutality. The demonstration sparked a wave of NFL protests by players during the anthem that repeatedly have been denounced by President Donald Trump. Kaepernick parted ways with the San Francisco 49ers in March and hasn't been signed by another t
  
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• Soma Creates New Store Prototype

  13-11-2017 17:39
  Soma has a new look and a new president.Mary van Praag, most recently chief executive officer of Perricone MD, joined the company in September and was tasked with overseeing the execution of a new store prototype.Soma has redesigned its Polaris Fashion Place store in Columbus, Ohio, to be more sophisticated and feminine. The team has increased the size of the fitting rooms, installed iPads to help customers locate inventory, whether online or in store, and set up an appointment for a bra fitting
  
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• The Olde Oak Will Bring Southwestern Flair to Parsons

  13-11-2017 16:30
  Despite construction in the area, 39 Below owner Carolyn Maloney is ready to open her second business on Parsons Avenue. The Olde Oak, a bar-restaurant with southwest flair, will open at the end of the month. The concept was a collaborative effort, conceptualized by local artist Paul Giovis and executed by Maloney and local chef […]
  
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• President Trump names former drug exec as new health secretary

  13-11-2017 16:26
  
  WASHINGTON — Turning to an industry he's rebuked, President Donald Trump on Monday picked a former top pharmaceutical and government executive to be his health and human services secretary, overseeing a $1 trillion department responsible for major health insurance programs, medical research, food and drug safety, and public health.The nomination of Alex Azar is unusual because HHS secretaries have tended to come from the ranks of elected officials such as governors, leaders in academia, or
  
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• Gov. Kasich speaks at Ohio School Board Association Conference

  13-11-2017 15:58
  
  Ohio Governor John Kasich speaks the 2017 Ohio School Board Association Conference.The conference is the second largest education convention in the nation which offers resources, learning sessions, and trade show for services for school districts.Over 9,000 school administrators, school board members, and students are expected to attend the three-day conference.For more information on OSBA conference click here
  
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• BrewDog interested in purchasing Crew SC, launch new beer to support #SaveTheCrew

  13-11-2017 15:33
  
  COLUMBUS -- The owners of BrewDog say they want to do their part to help "Save The Crew."In a statement posted on their website, owners James Watt and Martin Dickie expressed interest in purchasing the Columbus Crew SC.The statement read, in part, "We would love to facilitate and be involved in a potential purchase of the Columbus Crew from its current ownership structure and then immediately look to sell at least half of it back to the fans through crowdfunding."The company also announced that
  
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• Taylor Swift to perform at Ohio Stadium this summer

  13-11-2017 15:30
  
  “…Ready for it”Taylor Swift announced a stadium tour Monday that includes a stop in Columbus.Swift will perform at Ohio Stadium – the home of the Buckeyes – on July 7, 2018.The first round of dates for Taylor Swift’s reputation Stadium Tour were announced Monday morning.Taylor Swift’s reputation Stadium Tour kicks off on May 8 in Arizona.TICKETS Tickets will go on-sale to the general-public on December 13th. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase ti
  
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• Texas church turned into a memorial after deadly shooting

  13-11-2017 15:05
  
  A Texas church where more than two dozen people were killed in the deadliest shooting in the state's history has opened its doors to congregants and the public for the first time since the tragedy.The inside of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs had been transformed into a memorial when it was opened Sunday, one week later. Broken windows and ceiling tiles had been replaced. Bullet holes were filled. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Media Folder: Media Root
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• Zeroz Set to Open Second Location in Dublin

  13-11-2017 15:00
  Paul Westrick didn’t anticipate opening a second location of his Downtown store Zeroz. But, when developers at Bridge Park asked him to join the growing number of local businesses there, Westrick saw an opportunity. Next to neighbor RAM Brewing, Zeroz Bridge Park will focus on retail, leaving its Downtown store to manage production for both […]
  
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• Lyft to serve Toronto next month in first foray outside U.S.

  13-11-2017 14:14
  
  DETROIT - Lyft is planning to make its first trip outside the U.S. by carrying passengers in Toronto.The ride-hailing service says it's recruiting drivers starting Monday in Canada's largest city and expects to begin service sometime in December.It's another move in Lyft's plan to compete with rival Uber, which now is in 77 countries.Lyft says 50,000 people in greater Toronto already have downloaded its app.When service begins, Lyft hopes to have enough drivers to respond to ride requests in tw
  
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• Police: 3 stabbed in Northeast Ohio home; 18-year-old suspect in custody

  13-11-2017 14:06
  
  Police say an 18-year-old suspect is in custody after three people were stabbed in a suburban Cleveland home.Investigators say officers responding to a reported disturbance found the three people hurt on Sunday night in Parma, a few miles south of downtown Cleveland. It wasn't immediately clear whether the publicly unidentified suspect was among the wounded.They were taken to a Cleveland hospital. Police haven't shared their names, an update on their conditions or any information about a possib
  
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• Ohio offers amnesty period for settling unreported tax debts

  13-11-2017 14:01
  
  Ohio taxpayers with unreported or underreported tax debts will get an amnesty period where they can pay a reduced amount of interest and avoid owing further penalties as an incentive to settle up.Ohio's Department of Taxation is promoting the six-week amnesty program for residents and businesses, which runs from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15. During the amnesty window, eligible taxpayers who fully pay their delinquencies will pay half the normal interest and no extra penalties.It applies only to tax delinqu
  
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• 2017 now 2nd worst year for murders

  13-11-2017 13:08
  The newest murder victim is a man found at approximately 8:10 p.m. Sunday in the area of Lilley Avenue and E. Mound Street by officers responding to a reported shooting, Homicide Unit Sgt. Stanley Latta said.
  
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• Expert says more vines needed to grow Ohio wine production

  13-11-2017 12:56
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A winemaking expert says Ohio needs more vines to continue its growth as one of the country's biggest wine producers.Todd Steiner directs the winemaking program in Ohio State's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. He says it's important to ensure there's enough fruit for the state's many wineries.Steiner says tough winters are hard on vineyards, especially since newly planted vines take at least four years to produce grapes.A report from the government
  
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• Ramped up security at Las Vegas marathon after mass shooting

  13-11-2017 12:28
  
  Las Vegas ramped up security for the annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, which was the first major outdoor event on the Strip since the mass shooting.The city posted snipers and used a helicopter to watch for danger as tens of thousands of people participated in the race. Many wore T-shirts that read "Vegas Strong," in memory of the Oct. 1 attack.Some runners who picked up their race packages Thursday at a convention center mentioned defiance, strength and resilience among their reasons to take part
  
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• Buckeye Middle School closed due to a water issue

  13-11-2017 12:23
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Buckeye Middle School is closed Monday due to a water issue.That's according to Columbus City Schools spokesperson Scott Varner.CCS could not detail the issue or what caused the problem.Stay with 10TV and 10TV.com for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Seoul: N. Koreans fire at soldier trying to defect to South

  13-11-2017 11:43
  
  North Korean soldiers shot at and wounded a fellow soldier who was crossing a jointly controlled area at the heavily guarded border to defect to South Korea on Monday, the South's military said.North Korean soldiers have occasionally defected to South Korea across the border. But it's rare for a North Korean soldier to defect via the Joint Security Area, where border guards of the rival Koreas stand facing each other just meters (feet) away, and be shot by fellow North Korean soldiers.The soldie
  
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• Make a career out of your seasonal job this holiday season

  13-11-2017 11:30
  
  Retailers around the country are gearing up for their busiest season of the year. To do that, many are companies are expanding their seasonal army.For some companies, like UPS, those seasonal workers can stick around long after the holiday decorations are put away.In fact, over the last three years, 35 percent of UPS seasonal employees were hired on permanently after the holiday season.Here locally, stores like Anthony Thomas also look to their holiday workers for internal promotion.“When
  
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• Holiday giving: Hilliard woman pays forward gift she received as child overseas

  13-11-2017 10:55
  Growing up in Ukraine, when 9-year-old Nadia Karnatova heard that someone would give her a Christmas gift, she assumed it would be an apple or an orange - the fruit given to a poor child at church for the holiday. Instead, she discovered something more precious.
  
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• Doppler 10: A gloomy Monday

  13-11-2017 10:12
  Today: Patchy fog early then cloudy and cool.High 45.Winds: NW 5-10 mph.
  Tonight: Mostly to partly cloudy with patchy fog late.Low 31.Winds: Light Northerly.
  Tomorrow: Mostly sunny and below average.High 47.Winds: SW 3-6 mph.
  Wednesday: Another round of rain in the afternoon, breezy.High 51.Winds: SW 8-12 mph.Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Live RadarSpecial Information: A disturbance if moving out right now but light drizzle can’t be ruled out in a few spots earl
  
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• Mother, boyfriend charged in 2-year-old's critical injuries

  13-11-2017 06:32
  A 2-year-old boy was critically injured in a case of suspected child abuse by his mother and her boyfriend, Columbus police said. Columbus police and fire were initially called on Thursday afternoon to a residence in the 5300 block of Adderley Avenue.
  
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• Surveillance cameras capture robbery suspect at Kroger

  13-11-2017 05:56
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus police released surveillance pictures of a man they say robbed a US Bank inside a Kroger.It happened Sunday afternoon at the store on the 5800 block of West Broad Street.Police say the suspect showed a note to the teller indicating the suspect had a weapon. The suspect demanded money.Investigators say the suspect was wearing sunglasses, an Ohio State hooded sweatshirt and a baseball hat.If you have any information, you're asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4665.
  
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