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• Police official: "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett now a suspect

  20-02-2019 23:29
  
  Chicago detectives suspect that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett filed a false police report when he said he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago late last month, a police official said Wednesday.Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi also tweeted Wednesday that detectives and two brothers who were initially deemed suspects in the Jan. 29 attack were testifying before a grand jury.Smollett's attorneys, Todd Pugh and Victor P. Henderson, met with prosecutors and police earl
  
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• Liberty Township to ask Delaware Co. for $1 million in EMS fees

  20-02-2019 23:27
  Tuesday evening, Liberty Township trustees passed a resolution that would ask Delaware County to pay $1 million in EMS reimbursement fees."The number isn’t just pulled out of the sky," said trustee Melanie Leneghan who voted in favor of the resolution. "In fact, the number is a low number compared to what it costs us to operate EMS. In the township, it costs about $3 million to operate at the level of EMS that we provide."Delaware County currently serves 455 square miles and operates on an
  
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• Economic Development & Housing Committee: Community Reinvestment Area

  20-02-2019 23:21 via youtube.com
  
  
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• House Dems readying bill to block President Trump's border emergency

  20-02-2019 22:49
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will file a resolution Friday aimed at blocking the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump has issued to help finance his wall along the Southwest border, teeing up a clash over billions of dollars, immigration policy and the Constitution's separation of powers.That could set up a vote by the full House by mid-March, if not sooner. The battle is over a declaration that Trump, whose border wall was the most visible trademark of his presi
  
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• Historic Maennerchor Building to be Preserved

  20-02-2019 22:46
  Over the past two years, the fate of the historic Maennerchor building at 966 S. High St. has been up in the air. But thanks to the efforts of two anonymous philanthropists, the building is slated for renovation and preservation in partnership with the nonprofit Jefferson Avenue Center. The property was purchased from the Columbus […]
  
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• 'Operation Cabin Fever' nets 17 arrests for Franklin County Sheriff's Office

  20-02-2019 22:24
  The Franklin County Sheriff's Office launched “Operation Cabin Fever” Wednesday morning in an effort to serve 51-felony arrest warrants in central Ohio. Within an hour of kicking off the felony roundup, deputies already had more than a half-dozen suspects in custody."We named this ‘Operation Cabin Fever’ because we decided to help our friends get out of the house on this wintry day. We didn't know mother nature was going to cooperate," said Major Steven Tucker.At the sher
  
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• Board Approves Demolition of Franklinton Church for Affordable Housing

  20-02-2019 22:18
  The East Franklinton Review Board (EFRB) gave its conditional approval yesterday to a plan to demolish the former West Side Spiritualist Church at 79 McDowell St. The proposal, from the affordable housing nonprofit Homeport, calls for a four-story, 50-unit apartment complex on the site. Residents of the building would have access to 60 parking spaces in […]
  
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• Autopsy: Dublin teen found at Ohio University frat died of asphyxiation from nitrous oxide ingestion

  20-02-2019 22:10
  
  The Athens County Coroner determined that 18-year-old Collin Wiant of Dublin died from asphyxiation due to nitrous oxide ingestion.The coroner's report, however, was unable to determine how much nitrous oxide was in his blood "due to quantitative analysis failure."Wiant died November 28, 2018, after what his attorney alleges was a hazing incident inside at the Sigma Pi Fraternity annex at Ohio University, where Wiant was a student.The university ordered the fraternity and all of its members to i
  
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• Neo-Nazi group posters cause stir In Circleville

  20-02-2019 21:50
  The presence of red, white and blue posters that began showing up a few days ago have caused a stir in Circleville."This is not us. This is not ok, We're not going to let this go on in our town, and we're going to stand up we're not going to let this go," says resident Cameron Jones.Jones says he tore down two posters two days ago at the corner of Court Street and U.S. 23.The posters read: "Keep America American. Report any and all illegal aliens. They are criminals."It's from a group called Pat
  
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• Two Projects Would Transform 700 Acres of Farmland West of I-270

  20-02-2019 21:30
  Two large development projects with contrasting approaches have been proposed for land that sits on the western edge of metropolitan Columbus. Dwight McCabe, whose McCabe Companies is redeveloping the Hoster Brewing Company complex in the Brewery District., presented a preliminary plan to the Hilliard Planning Commission last week for 350 acres of land west of […]
  
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• Kentucky high school student suing the Washington Post for defamation

  20-02-2019 20:53
  
  WASHINGTON (WTHR) — The high school students at the center of a viral confrontation with a Native American elder is now suing the Washington Post.The Washington Post reported Nicholas Sandmann is accusing the newspaper of defamation for how it reported on the video controversy that shows Sandmann's faceoff with Native American activist Nathan Phillips.According to the Post, the lawsuit said the paper "targeted and bullied" the 16-year-old in an effort to embarrass President Donald Trump. H
  
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• Columbus Urban League Seeks Repositioning After National Conference

  20-02-2019 20:15
  After an exciting and promising 2018 for the Columbus Urban League (CUL), in which it hosted the National Urban League conference and opened a new center, the nonprofit advocacy organization is looking to keep the positive momentum going. The recently opened Huntington Empowerment Center sits next to the CUL headquarters on Mount Vernon Avenue. Part […]
  
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• Ohio’s Own: Jane’s Dough Foods

  20-02-2019 20:01
  Jane’s Dough Foods was an accidental discovery. It came on the heels of the February shuttering of the Kroger Bakery Downtown. In the wake of its demise, Jane’s Dough Foods posted a supportive hiring notice targeted to displaced workers. Jane’s offered some parachutes to Kroger casualties and an extra disclosure: Jane’s is a Donatos project. […]
  
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• Lincoln Theatre Appoints New Executive Director

  20-02-2019 19:27
  The Lincoln Theatre Association and the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) have announced the appointment of Suzan Bradford as executive director of the Lincoln Theatre. Bradford previously served as general manager of the theatre since its grand reopening in 2009. In a press release, CAPA notes programming initiatives created and led by Bradford, […]
  
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• Pizzuti Aquires 6.8-Acre Site in Franklinton

  20-02-2019 19:01
  The transformation of Franklinton continues, as local development firm The Pizzuti Companies has officially acquired the vacant auto dealership lot located at 707 West Broad Street, next to Mount Carmel hospital. The company announced the purchase yesterday, but has not unveiled development plans for what the 6.8 acre site may hold in the future. “In […]
  
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• Pizzuti Acquires 6.8-Acre Site in Franklinton

  20-02-2019 19:01
  The transformation of Franklinton continues, as local development firm The Pizzuti Companies has officially acquired the vacant auto dealership lot located at 707 W. Broad St., next to Mount Carmel hospital. The company announced the purchase yesterday, but has not unveiled development plans for what the 6.8 acre site may hold in the future. “In […]
  
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• Test results: Judge charged with drunk driving was more than twice legal limit

  20-02-2019 17:21
  A Franklin County Judge had more than twice the legal amount of alcohol in her blood when she was arrested for drunk driving.10TV has obtained the blood alcohol results for Judge Monica Hawkins. Test results from the state lab show Hawkins blood alcohol level was .199.That's more than double the legal limit of .08.A reading that high would result in an enhanced OVI charge under Ohio law.Pickerington Police dash camera video captured Hawkins' failed field sobriety tests and her arrest.She refused
  
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• Walmart to host Baby Savings Day this weekend

  20-02-2019 17:05
  
  Walmart is helping expecting parents by hosting an in-store event dedicated to all things baby.This Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Walmart stores are inviting soon-to-be parents to participate in Baby Savings Day.There will be hands-on demonstrations of how to use baby gear, availability to chat with baby experts, and various samples to take home.The store will have rollback savings on products like cribs, strollers, car seats, bottles, baby monitors and toys. See all the savings here.Pa
  
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• Review: OSU Theatre Presents Riveting The Wolves

  20-02-2019 17:04
  The OSU Department of Theatre presents Sarah DeLappe’s Pulitzer-finalist The Wolves in a raw, stripped-down, and switchblade-sharp production directed by Elizabeth Wellman, opening this weekend. The Wolves follows the eponymous soccer team, part of a U17 girls’ indoor league for the latter half of their season. Each scene takes place before or after a week’s […]
  
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• Customs intercepts over $12 million in meth at border crossing

  20-02-2019 13:49
  
  PHARR, Texas (AP) — Customs and Border Protection agents intercepted nearly $13 million worth of methamphetamine inside a truck carrying frozen strawberries that crossed into the U.S. from Mexico.The agency on Tuesday said officers working at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge cargo facility in Texas used imaging equipment and dogs to inspect the truck on Feb. 16.Officers discovered 350 packages concealed within the trailer and seized 906 pounds (411 kilograms) of meth.The 42-year-old
  
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• Student abducted, killed had complained to police about man

  20-02-2019 13:13
  
  MANSFIELD, Ohio — Police records show that a woman abducted from an Ohio college campus and later fatally shot in Kentucky had complained to police about her ex-boyfriend abusing her.The Mansfield News Journal reports that the records include allegations of sexual assault, stalking, harassment and domestic violence between Skylar Williams and Ty'Rell Pounds.Williams was a student at Ohio State University's Mansfield campus where authorities say she was forced into a car at gunpoint last we
  
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• Ohio State student abducted, killed had complained to police about man

  20-02-2019 13:13
  
  MANSFIELD, Ohio — Police records show that a woman abducted from an Ohio college campus and later fatally shot in Kentucky had complained to police about her ex-boyfriend abusing her.The Mansfield News Journal reports that the records include allegations of sexual assault, stalking, harassment and domestic violence between Skylar Williams and Ty'Rell Pounds.Williams was a student at Ohio State University's Mansfield campus where authorities say she was forced into a car at gunpoint last we
  
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• Columbus City Schools, several other major districts cancel classes Wednesday

  20-02-2019 11:27
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Most major school districts, including Columbus City Schools, are canceling or delaying classes as snow, sleet and freezing rain moves through central Ohio. WEATHER ALERT: Classes at all Columbus City Schools are CANCELLED today (2/20) because of this morning's winter conditions on roads and sidewalks.— ColumbusCitySchools (@ColsCitySchools) February 20, 2019
  Columbus State Community College has also canceled classes due to the snow and icy conditions.CLOSINGS & DELAY
  
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• Columbus City Schools, other major districts cancel classes Wednesday

  20-02-2019 11:27
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Most major school districts, including Columbus City Schools, are canceling or delaying classes as snow, sleet and freezing rain moves through central Ohio. WEATHER ALERT: Classes at all Columbus City Schools are CANCELLED today (2/20) because of this morning's winter conditions on roads and sidewalks.— ColumbusCitySchools (@ColsCitySchools) February 20, 2019
  Columbus State Community College has also canceled classes due to the snow and icy conditions.CLOSINGS & DELAY
  
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• Columbus City Schools Board of Education moves forward with modified facilities plan

  20-02-2019 08:24
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - Students at some Columbus City Schools will not be in the same building this time next year.On Tuesday, the Board of Education approved modified recommendations to a facilities proposal to address overcrowding and building utilization at six Columbus schools. The changes will roll out over the next two years.The recommendations include:Current sixth grade students at Ecole Kenwood French Immersion, Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy, and Hubbard Mastery will remain at the three
  
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• Plan to Expand Immersion Schools, Relocate Dominion, Receives Board Approval

  20-02-2019 06:49
  During the Columbus City Schools Board meeting held at a special location (Columbus Africentric Early College) and an earlier time on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, board members approved a new proposal put forth for the first time by Interim Superintendent Dr. John Stanford to make significant changes to several schools. As a part of the […]
  
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• Liberty Township hears from new medical director for first time

  20-02-2019 04:09
  LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Liberty Township residents heard from their new medical director for the first time Tuesday.Dr. Ashish Panchal addressed the packed house at the township trustee meeting.He provided an introduction presentation and told the people of Liberty Township he is committed and primarily focused on patient care.He talked about training that will be going on about dealing with strokes and heart attacks. He is also looking to implement virtual reality training and making sure all
  
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• Columbus firefighter taken to hospital after house fire

  20-02-2019 01:23
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Columbus firefighter was taken to a hospital after a house fire on Tuesday.Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Steve Martin said firefighters responded to a home in the 1700 block of Rainbow Park.Martin said the fire was in the basement but the house was overall pretty smoky.A firefighter was on the second level when he became disoriented and started to run out of air in his tank, according to Martin.The firefighter issued a mayday alert and called for help.Martin
  
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• Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing 13-year-old girl

  20-02-2019 01:07
  
  COSHOCTON, Ohio – The Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 13-year-old girl last seen on Saturday.The sheriff’s office told the Coshocton Tribune Kendall Helms was reported missing from her brother’s home on North Third Street around 1 a.m. Saturday.Helms is described as 5-feet 5-inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds.Helms was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, jeans with holes in the legs and black boots with 3-inch heels.The newspaper r
  
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• Snow, sleet, freezing rain moves through central Ohio

  20-02-2019 00:39
  
  Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, Delays 9:20 a.m. Update —Most of the precipitation has moved out of the state this morning, with a lull in the action over the next couple hours.Rain, however, will return as we head into this afternoon.Rain will be likely through the evening, possibly heavy at times.Rain will wrap up tonight, with periods of drizzle for the overnight.Most of the snow along/south of I-70 will likely melt by the end of the day.Areas north t
  
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• Live Updates: Snow, sleet, freezing rain moves through central Ohio

  20-02-2019 00:39
  Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Weather Warnings | Closings, Delays Winter Weather Advisory: A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at midnight until noon on Wednesday. Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads for the morning drive before rain showers become widespread.Forecast Update | 4 a.m. Wednesday: A swath of precipitation will move across the region today. Starting as snow for Columbus, mixing with sleet and freezing rain bef
  
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• Gov. DeWine to announce proposed gas tax increase

  20-02-2019 00:22
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine will announce Thursday his proposed recommendation for increasing the state gas tax to address a chronic shortfall in spending on road renovations, the governor said at an annual forum sponsored by The Associated Press.DeWine, a Republican, said there are no other solutions outside a gas tax increase while warning that any increase simply keeps Ohio from falling behind. He wouldn't provide details or say what the proposed increase would be."This is on
  
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