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• Local business owners hopeful new mandate will address pay gap

  26-04-2019 23:53
  Under a new federal order, businesses with more than 100 employees are now required to report how much they paid men and women the previous year.Companies are already legally required to report employee data like race to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Some business owners like Mimi McCann say supplying wage information by gender could help push the country toward closing the tenuous gender pay gap.“If one person is going to be earning more but doing the same job, that un
  
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• Biden reports $6.3 million 1-day haul, biggest in 2020 field

  26-04-2019 22:26
  
  Former Vice President Joe Biden is reporting he raised $6.3 million in the first day of his campaign, the most of any of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in the first 24 hours after their announcements.In a news release Friday, Biden's campaign says he raised the money from nearly 97,000 individuals across all 50 states, including 65,000 who weren't solicited by email.Biden edged former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke's first-day total of $6.1 million and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' sum of
  
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• Newark Police Chief found guilty, fined $100 for running school bus stop sign

  26-04-2019 22:10
  
  Newark Police Chief Barry Connell was found guilty Friday afternoon after he was charged with failing to stop for a school bus stop sign and has been fined $100.An outside agency charged Connell in January, three months after the incident was caught on camera in October of 2018.
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• First Look: Winans at Grandview Yard

  26-04-2019 22:08
  Grandview Yard residents, shoppers and diners will soon have a new spot to get their fill of wine, chocolates and coffee. Winans, the Dayton-based franchise with locations in German Village, Dublin and Downtown, opens at 1125 Yard St. on Saturday, April 27. This new location comes from two new franchisers, Adriane Hopper and Matt Finkes. […]
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• Columbus police say they are ready for Capital City Half Marathon

  26-04-2019 22:05
  The Columbus Division of Police said it "feels good" about the security plan in place for the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon.The race has quadrupled in size since it began back in 2004. Police said they anticipate 13,000 runners will participate and another 15,000-to-20,000 supporters will line the streets to cheer on the athletes.Columbus Police Sergeant Laura Suber said security for the event it is a huge undertaking."I think what eliminates my stress is we have planned. We've been plan
  
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• Developer wants Westland Mall to complement nearby casino

  26-04-2019 21:51
  
  The final puzzle to unlock the development of Westland Mall fell into place this month when Sears finally agreed to sell its vacant store for $3 million to LGR Weston, LLC.A compromise easement agreement allowed Sears to have a say on any redevelopment, but that went away when it decided to sell.Now, the question for developers is what is next for the nearly 90 acres of property along West Broad Street?10TV has learned developers want to build something that complements the Hollywood Casino acro
  
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• Around Columbus: Arbor Day Celebration

  26-04-2019 21:25 via youtube.com
  
  
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• First Look: Lincoln Social Rooftop

  26-04-2019 20:54
  Urban rooftop lounge Lincoln Social Rooftop is nearing a grand opening. The latest venue by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) features craft cocktails, small plates and all-encompassing views of Columbus. It’ll open on Tuesday, April 30. Unlike most CMR concepts, Lincoln Social Rooftop puts cocktails at the forefront of their menu. A dozen house concoctions include […]
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• Another brand recalls sleeping rocker after 5 infant deaths

  26-04-2019 20:43
  
  Another brand of sleeping rockers is being recalled, after five infants died in them over the past seven years.Kids II said Friday that it is recalling nearly 700,000 rocking sleepers that were sold since 2012 at Walmart, Target and Toys R Us.It comes just two weeks after Fisher-Price recalled about 4.7 million of its similar Rock 'n Play sleepers in which more than 30 babies died over a decade.The deaths in both sleepers occurred after infants rolled over from their backs to their stomachs or s
  
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• Review: Painful and Beautiful Slice of Americana in ‘Waiting to be Invited’

  26-04-2019 20:00
  Red Herring Productions teams with PAST Productions for a moving, righteous production of S. M. Shepard-Massat’s Waiting to be Invited, directed by Patricia Wallace-Winbush. Waiting to be Invited follows three friends and co-workers, Ms. Odessa (Julie Whitney-Scott), Ms. Delores (Patricia Wallace-Winbush), and Ms. Louise (Demia Kandi), in Atlanta in the early 60s, leaving work to […]
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• Gravity Unveils Indoor and Outdoor Event Venues

  26-04-2019 19:57
  The Gravity development project by Kaufman Development opens this month in Franklinton. The community of apartments, shops, and restaurants will offer seven different indoor and outdoor event venues for weddings, retreats, private parties and corporate events. The development’s main space, Center at Gravity is an indoor space featuring a full bar and liquor license, and […]
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• Mount Carmel renewed Dr. Husel’s credentials after he was removed from patient care

  26-04-2019 19:11
  
  COLUMBUS – In late November, days after Mount Carmel Health System suspended Dr. William Husel and removed him from patient care, the hospital also renewed Husel’s credentials that would allow him to continue to work and see patients at Mount Carmel, 10 Investigates has learned.The maneuver is confusing and stands out because Mount Carmel would ultimately fire Dr. Husel on December 5 after an internal investigation alleged that he ordered or helped administer excessive or potential f
  
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• Trump denies paying North Korea $2M for Otto Warmbier's medical care

  26-04-2019 18:26
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. did not pay $2 million to North Korea in 2017 to get American college student Otto Warmbier released from detention.Warmbier, a student at the University of Virginia, died in June 2017 shortly after he was flown home comatose after 17 months in captivity. He had been seized from a tour group while visiting North Korea in January 2016 and convicted on charges of trying to steal a propaganda poster and sentenced to 15 years o
  
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• Trump urges vaccinations to prevent spread of measles

  26-04-2019 17:43
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is urging Americans to get vaccinations to prevent the spread of measles.Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, said that people "have to get their shots."He added that vaccinations "are so important."Measles in the U.S. has climbed to its highest level in 25 years, hovering around 700 cases this year.The resurgence of the deadly disease is largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines.But Trump ha
  
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• Restaurant Review: Ambrose & Eve

  26-04-2019 17:27
  Preston’s Burgers, the original joint effort between Matt Heaggans and Catie Randazzo has been, by all accounts, an epic success. The creative duo set the bar high for expectations, when it comes to the debut of their first proper restaurant, Ambrose & Eve. Fortunately for all concerned, the restaurant largely delivers on those expectations. Ambrose […]
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• Interview: Patton Oswalt

  26-04-2019 16:38
  My wife, Julie, and I sat in the audience at the Palace Theatre during Patton Oswalt’s last show in Columbus in 2017 — a set that echoed much of what would be seen in his then-forthcoming Netflix special, Annihilation.  While his astutely acidic take on his surroundings has never failed to make me laugh, he displayed […]
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• Comedy Preview & Interview: Patton Oswalt

  26-04-2019 16:38
  My wife, Julie, and I sat in the audience at the Palace Theatre during Patton Oswalt’s last show in Columbus in 2017 — a set that echoed much of what would be seen in his then-forthcoming Netflix special, Annihilation.  While his astutely acidic take on his surroundings has never failed to make me laugh, he displayed […]
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• Man charged after Whitehall police seize cocaine, heroin, and guns

  26-04-2019 16:37
  
  WHITEHALL - The Whitehall Division of Police Narcotics Unit recovered more than $200,000 street value of drugs while executing a search warrant Thursday.Detectives seized 2,500 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of heroin/fentanyl, 2 loaded handguns, and nearly $8,300 in cash following an investigation in and around the city of Whitehall.Chezsirray Owensby was arrested and charged with trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine, and having weapons under disability."This was a large scale drug dealer
  
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• Preview & Interview: Jason Alexander with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra

  26-04-2019 16:21
  By the time Jason Alexander signed on to play the endearingly maladjusted George Costanza on NBC’s Seinfeld, he had already cultivated a nearly decade-long stage career. He made his Broadway debut at the age of 20 in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along, followed by roles in Forbidden Broadway, The Rink, Personals, […]
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• Interview: Jason Alexander

  26-04-2019 16:21
  By the time Jason Alexander signed on to play the endearingly maladjusted George Costanza on NBC’s Seinfeld, he had already cultivated a nearly decade-long stage career. He made his Broadway debut at the age of 20 in Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along, followed by roles in Forbidden Broadway, The Rink, Personals, […]
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• Central Ohio woman competes for back-to-back first place finish at the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon

  26-04-2019 15:54
  
  A central Ohio runner competes to be the first place female finisher for a second year in a row at the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon.Molly Bookmyer, who now lives in Clintonville, finished the 13.1 mile race in 2018 in 1:19:05.Bookmyer's journey to the finish line was not an easy one.She is a well trained runner, spending years competing in high school and as a walk-on for the Ohio State University cross country and track teams. A serious injury sidelined her for her senior year of colle
  
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• Important Harvey Weinstein hearing could be held in secret

  26-04-2019 12:57
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — An important pretrial hearing in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault case could play out in secret if a judge rules against news organizations fighting to keep the courtroom open.Both the prosecution and defense have asked that Friday's hearing, which will deal with trial strategy and potential witnesses, be held behind closed doors.Prosecutors say they want to protect Weinstein's right to a fair trial and shield the identities of women who've accused the disgraced movie mogu
  
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• New OK for out-of-sight flights expands Ohio drone research

  26-04-2019 12:56
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Drone researchers will get to expand their research with new permission to fly unmanned aerial systems beyond their line of sight in a limited area of Ohio.The Springfield News-Sun reports U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is getting that allowance from the Federal Aviation Administration for drone flights at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. That is eagerly awaited news for drone researchers in the area.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's office said he would visit
  
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• Ohio company where worker died pleads guilty to concealing info

  26-04-2019 12:54
  
  NORTH JACKSON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio aluminum manufacturing company accused of misleading investigators and its parent company after a fatal workplace accident has pleaded guilty to a related federal charge about concealing information on a crime.Extrudex Aluminum in North Jackson this week pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony. Sentencing is scheduled Aug. 1.The Vindicator reports an attorney for Extrudex, Chris Georgalis, declined to comment.One man was killed and another seriously hurt
  
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• Ohio ex-deputy charged over inmate sex acts avoids prison time

  26-04-2019 12:48
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio jail officer accused of having two female inmates perform oral sex on him will avoid prison but spend three years on probation and have to register as a sex offender.Former Clark County deputy Marcus Johnson IV was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to a reduced charge of gross sexual imposition.The Springfield News-Sun reports the 27-year-old apologized and requested leniency, saying he wanted to remain involved in his young daughters' lives.C
  
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• Amazon to bring 1-day delivery to Prime members

  26-04-2019 12:19
  
  NEW YORK — Two-day delivery is going out of style.Amazon, which hooked shoppers on getting just about anything delivered in two days, announced Thursday that it will soon promise one-day delivery for its U.S. Prime members on most items.The company hopes that cutting delivery times in half will make its $119-a year Prime membership more attractive, since every other online store offers free deliveries in two days. Amazon also can't compete with Walmart and Target, where ordering online and
  
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• Lawyers for Patriots owner seek to have sex video thrown out

  26-04-2019 12:16
  
  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Attorneys for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will be in court asking a judge to throw out a video that police say shows him paying for sex at a Florida massage parlor.Kraft's attorneys are expected to tell Judge Leonard Hanser on Friday that police violated the 77-year-old businessman's constitutional rights when they installed video cameras in the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in January. In court documents, they write that a prostitution investigation did not "
  
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• NY funeral for Marine and firefighter killed in Afghanistan

  26-04-2019 12:13
  
  NEW YORK — A U.S. Marine killed in a bombing in Afghanistan will be honored by mourners from across the country at his funeral in New York City where he was also a decorated firefighter.The casket of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman is to leave a Bronx funeral home atop a fire engine caisson Friday morning for St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue.The 43-year-old father of three young daughters died on April 8 near Bagram Airfield U.S military base. Two other members of Slutman's Ma
  
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• Army vet charged with injuring 8 people in intentional crash

  26-04-2019 12:02
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — An Army veteran with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder was on his way to a Bible class when he told investigators he intentionally drove into a group of men, women and children, injuring eight people, police said.Isaiah Joel Peoples, 34, was scheduled to appear in court Friday in San Jose after being charged with eight counts of attempted murder.Peoples is a former Army sharpshooter who was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and 2006. He showed no remorse after his car plow
  
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• Quarantines at 2 LA universities amid US measles outbreak

  26-04-2019 11:51
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A quarantine at two Los Angeles universities affected more than 200 students and staff who may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or cannot verify that they are immune.The order issued in connection with the University of California and Cal State University comes as the number of measles cases nationwide has hit a 25-year high . The order requires that affected people stay home, avoid contact with others and notify authorities if they develo
  
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• Man killed in self-defense shooting in Franklinton

  26-04-2019 05:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - One man is dead after a self-defense shooting in Franklinton Thursday night, according to Columbus police.Police said officers were called to a robbery in the area of West Town Street near Hawkes Avenue around 10:20 p.m.Officers arrived to find a man injured from a gunshot wound. First responders pronounced 39-year-old Thomas Hunt dead on the scene.Witnesses told detectives that Hunt initiated the violence by assaulting a person with his gun. Hunt was then fatally shot in an act
  
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• 1 dead after shooting in Franklinton

  26-04-2019 05:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio - One person is dead after a shooting in Franklinton Thursday night, according to Columbus police.Police said officers were called to the area of West Town Street near Hawkes Avenue around 10:20 p.m.Police at the scene said they are still figuring out what happened but believe it is a shooting and a robbery investigationOne person is detained for questioning and police are not looking for any suspects.Police said the victim is male.
  
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• Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins drafted by Washington Redskins 

  26-04-2019 04:24
  
  Former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins was drafted by the Washington Redskins with the 15th pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft Thursday night.Haskins, who started for one season for the Buckeyes, completed 370 passes on 530 attempts for 4,843 yards and 50 touchdowns.Five times during the 2018 season, Haskins threw for more than 400 yards in a game and threw for over 300 yards in nine games.Haskins led Ohio State to a 13-1 record including a Big Ten Championship and a victory ove
  
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• Criminal Justice & Judiciary and Rules & Reference Cmtes.: Local Impact Of Marijuana Penalties

  26-04-2019 03:42 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Former Ohio State basketball player & Boston Celtics great John Havlicek has died at 79

  26-04-2019 03:27
  
  BOSTON (AP) — John Havlicek's legacy was built over 16 years with the Boston Celtics, eight of them as NBA champions, making him among the best to ever play the game.One play immortalized him forever."Havlicek stole the ball! "Havlicek stole the ball!" Celtics radio announcer Johnny Most screamed, a moment that remains among the famous plays in NBA history.The Celtics said Havlicek died Thursday in Jupiter, Florida. He was 79. The cause of death wasn't immediately available. The Boston Glo
  
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• New Albany doctor indicted on 28 counts including drug trafficking, insurance fraud

  26-04-2019 03:05
  
  A New Albany doctor has been indicted on charges including aggravated drug trafficking, aggravated funding of drug trafficking, theft, insurance fraud, telecommunications fraud and falsification, according to the Franklin County prosecutor’s office.Franklin County prosecutor Ron O’Brien said 56-year-old Khaled Amr was indicted on 28 counts on Wednesday.O’Brien said Amr ran a pain management facility called Columbus Pain Specialists.The local Drug Enforcement Administration task
  
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• 49ers select Ohio State DE Nick Bosa with the 2nd overall pick

  26-04-2019 02:38
  
  Ohio State edge rusher Nick Bosa went to San Francisco as expected.The 49ers have used a first-round selection on four defensive linemen in the past five drafts.Bosa is considered the top pass rusher in this group. His older brother, Joey, plays for the Chargers and was the 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Their father also played in the NFL.Bosa is the highest Ohio State draft pick since offensive tackle Orlando Pace went No. 1 to St. Louis in 1997. He missed all but three games last season w
  
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• Nick Bosa sports Ohio State-themed suit to NFL Draft

  26-04-2019 02:31
  
  Former Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa took his Buckeye pride with him in anticipation for the NFL Draft Thursday night.Bosa's Michael Stahan suit by JCPenney came lined with a scarlet and gray block letter "O" and Brutus Buckeye.I'm red carpet ready in my COLLECTION by Michael Strahan suit from @JCPenney. Rocking The Ohio State University in my custom lining, thanks to @mbymstrahan. #RaiseYourGame #TeamCOLLECTION #ad pic.twitter.com/LsiWXnvYmc— Nick Bosa (@nbsmallerbear) April 25, 2019
  
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• Live Updates: 2019 NFL Draft

  26-04-2019 01:59
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Latest on the NFL draft (all times EDT):ROUND 11. Arizona Cardinals ​
  Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma2. San Francisco 49ers
  Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State3. New York Jets
  Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama4. Oakland Raiders
  Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  Devin White, LB, LSU6. New York Giants
  Daniel Jones, QB, Duke7. Jacksonville Jaguars8. Detroit Lions9. Buffalo Bills10. Denver Broncos11. Cincinnati Bengals12. Green Bay Packers13. Miami Dolphins14. A
  
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• 2019 NFL Draft: 3 QBs and lots of defenders highlight 1st round

  26-04-2019 01:59
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at the top, two more QBs along the way — and a whole lot of guys who like nothing better than putting passers on the ground.That was the look for the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.Arizona defied NFL custom and at least temporarily created a quarterback quandary by selecting Oklahoma's Kyler Murray to start proceedings in a wet and wild selection show.As thousands of fans withstood rain that began just about wh
  
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• Face the State with Scott Light | April 28, 2019

  26-04-2019 01:38
  This week on Face The State:Teachers Make Demands - The Columbus Education Association organized a march for schools Columbus students deserve. Educators asked for school funding to enhance opportunities and education.Our panel discusses the concerns about quality public education and the plans to improve it.Ohio's Voting System - Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants legislation to address the state's voting system.We look at the changes he wants made and what they could mean for you.Our guests
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in southeast Columbus crash identified

  26-04-2019 01:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in southeast Columbus on Thursday, according to police.Police said the motorcyclist hit a construction barrel after 7 p.m. on State Route 104 in the westbound lanes near Alum Creek Drive.The person was taken to Grant Medical Center and later pronounced dead, according to police. He has since been identified as Curtis R. Poindexter, 41, of Columbus.SR-104 was closed at US-33 but has since reopened.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in southeast Columbus crash

  26-04-2019 01:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in southeast Columbus on Thursday, according to police.Police said the motorcyclist hit a barrel after 7 p.m. on State Route 104 in the westbound lanes near Alum Creek Drive.The person was taken to Grant Medical Center and later pronounced dead, according to police.SR-104 is closed at US-33.
  
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• Columbus Zoo offering free admission to mothers, grandmothers for Mother’s Day

  26-04-2019 01:22
  
  POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is offering a special gift to moms this Mother’s Day.On Sunday, May 12, mothers and grandmothers can get into the zoo for free as long as they are accompanied by at least one of their children or grandchildren, regardless of age.The zoo says the child’s admission rate will follow regular admission rules.
  
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• Conversations & Coffee: Operation Monarch

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• Several vehicles stolen and broken into overnight in Union County

  26-04-2019 00:51
  
  A rash of car break-ins and thefts has one neighborhood on alert.The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four stolen vehicles and nine car break-ins in the Dogwood Neighborhood in Jerome Village and the new California Woods and Hills sub-divisions.The Sheriff’s Office says there is surveillance video of possible persons of interest using one of the stolen credit cards at a gas station on the southeast side of Columbus.The thieves stole different items, including a computer
  
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• Local program helps former inmates transition to new life

  26-04-2019 00:33
  A program focused on reducing the recidivism rate in central has graduated more than 500 participants.The “Choose 2 Change” program through the Columbus Urban League offers recently released inmates training opportunities to help make their transition easier.Program director Derrick Foster says the program meets weekly for eight weeks tackling every aspect of reentry — from obtaining the proper identification to dealing family dynamics that may have changed while they were away
  
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