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• US defeats rival Sweden 2-0, finishes atop group

  20-06-2019 23:31
  
  LE HAVRE, France (AP) — The defending champion U.S. national team faced its toughest test of the Women's World Cup and remained dominant Thursday night, beating Sweden 2-0 to serve up a measure of revenge against the team that stunned the confident Americans in the last Olympics.Lindsey Horan scored within the first three minutes, the fastest goal of this tournament. The United States went up 2-0 on an own goal by Jonna Andersson in the 50th minute that gave the Americans a tournament-reco
  
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• High water floods central Ohio parks; one man rescues stranded fish

  20-06-2019 23:31
  GROVEPORT, Ohio — Mother Nature was no match for William and Cynthia Boles.The married couple was determined to get in a bike ride at Three Creeks Metro Park on Thursday."So we looked on the radar, and the radar said it wasn’t going to rain till later, but did not realize we were going to come out here and see anything like this," Cynthia Boles said.Many of the paths were covered with water and Metro Park leaders confirm all trails were closed in that park on Thursday because of it.S
  
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• Crestline teacher charged with sexually abusing student

  20-06-2019 22:45
  
  A Crawford County teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a student.A grand jury indicted 49-year-old Cory Forshaw on a charge of sexual battery.Forshaw is a fourth-grade teacher at Crestline Elementary School.The Crawford County Prosecutor's Office says his now 18-year-old victim is a student in Crestline schools.The alleged sexual acts happened between February and May 2017.Forshaw is currently on leave from his job and is due in court on Monday.In May, 10TV reported on the investigatio
  
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• Family of Legionella patient who died plans to sue Mount Carmel

  20-06-2019 22:40
  
  GROVE CITY, Ohio — Jeff Rezes lost his mom, Deanna, earlier this month. She was one of 16 people who contracted Legionnaires' disease after visiting Mount Carmel Grove City hospital.Deanna Rezes is the only known patient to have died after being exposed to the Legionella bacteria that typically attacks the lungs. The health department has said the patients were exposed between late April and mid-May during visits or stays at the hospital.Jeff’s dad, Tom Rezes, lost his wife of 60 yea
  
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• Trump says Iran made 'big mistake' by taking down US drone

  20-06-2019 22:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared Thursday that "Iran made a very big mistake" in shooting down a U.S. surveillance drone near the Persian Gulf but suggested it was a foolish error rather than an intentional escalation of the tensions that have led to fears of open conflict.Asked about a U.S. response, the president said pointedly, "You'll find out."The downing of the huge, unmanned aircraft was a stark reminder of the risk of military conflict between U.S. and Iranian forc
  
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• LIST: 2019 Independence Day celebrations, fireworks displays across central Ohio

  20-06-2019 21:45
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio — Want to celebrate the Fourth of July with an impressive spectacle?Here is a comprehensive list of fireworks displays in the central Ohio area:June 29Pataskala: Fireworks at 10 p.m. — Foundation Park | More infoJuly 2Heath: Fireworks at 10 p.m. — Geller Park | More infoJuly 3Athens: Fireworks at 10 p.m. — East State Street | More infoColumbus: Red, White, & Boom at 10 p.m. — Downtown Riverfront, 300 W Broad St. | More infoCoshocton: Fireworks at
  
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• Roy Moore announces he'll run for US Senate again in 2020

  20-06-2019 21:44
  
  MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republican Roy Moore announced Thursday that he is running for U.S. Senate again in 2020 after failing to win the seat two years ago amid sexual misconduct accusations.With his return to the political stage, Moore faces a crowded GOP primary field as he aims for an eventual rematch against Democratic Sen. Doug Jones, who bested him in the 2017 special election to fill the seat previously held by Jeff Sessions."I believe in America. I believe we've got to hav
  
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• "The worst flooding I've seen in 15 years": Scioto River raises into village of Prospect

  20-06-2019 21:17
  MARION COUNTY, Ohio — Homeowners in the village of Prospect say the rain Wednesday night was something many hadn't seen in more than a decade."I've never seen anything like it," says Amanda Boyd. "An hour later my whole yard was under water."Her home is now an island surrounded by water which is nearly two feet deep."This is probably the deepest I've seen it," she says.She lives about 50 feet from the Scioto River, which spilled over its banks and flooded homes and streets throughout the v
  
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• Parking Rules are Changing (Again) in The Short North

  20-06-2019 20:50
  UPDATE: The changes outlined below will go into effect on Monday, June 24 in the Short North. Some of the new parking rules for the Short North that the City of Columbus rolled out in January will be changing this summer, including a price cut for resident guest passes and a reduction in how much […]
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• Columbus Makes Art Presents: Coach Keith Neal, West Side Griot and Community Jewel

  20-06-2019 20:38
  If you have ever walked into Upper Cup Coffee, you might have run into the infamous Keith Neal, affectionately known as “Coach.” His art collection has adorned the walls of the shop, giving customers a feel of African expression in the heart of Olde Towne East. Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Coach Neal moved to Columbus […]
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• Mega Weekend – Food & Art Festivals, Lots of Music & Movies

  20-06-2019 20:01
  Hope you have not been washed away with all of this rain. Here’s the Mega Weekend to help you plan fun things to do to experience the city! Tickets for the Beer + Ice Cream Block Party 2019 are available, and the awesome flavor pairings are announced. Check the Festivals Guide! Below are some top picks for the weekend […]
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• Senate passes its 2-year, $69 billion Ohio budget plan

  20-06-2019 19:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House and Senate agree the next state budget should lower income taxes for individuals, but the size of that cut is among sticking points to be hashed out as they face a June 30 deadline to get a spending plan signed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.The GOP-led Senate passed its two-year, $69 billion budget proposal Thursday in a rare unanimous vote, with many senators lauding bipartisanship and compromise in the process. The budget is likely headed for a joint
  
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• Senate budget would change Ohio high school graduation rules

  20-06-2019 19:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio would establish more flexible permanent graduation requirements for high schoolers, hold its presidential primary election later in March, and require hospitals to post their standard pricing online under the latest state budget proposal.The Republican-led Senate is expected to vote Thursday on its version of the two-year, $69 billion spending plan, which includes those and other changes.Lawmakers have until June 30 to sort out differences between the Senate's pl
  
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• CEA President Speaks Out Against District Use of “Scabs” in Event of Strike

  20-06-2019 19:27
  Negotiations are going well on the new contract between Columbus City Schools and the Columbus Education Association (CEA), says CEA president John Coneglio. Still, the Board of Education’s plan to use alternative staffing in the event of a strike has union members concerned.  CEA, the union which represents the more than 4,000 teachers who work […]
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• Granger Smith shares heartbreaking last moments with 3-year-old son who drowned

  20-06-2019 18:08
  
  Country music star Granger Smith and his wife, Amber, are opening up about the loss of their 3-year-old son, River, weeks after his heartbreaking death in a drowning accident. The couple shared an emotional YouTube video where they talked about how they're coping with the loss and thanked many for their support."We are gonna search for every bit of good that we can find in this situation — you know, the worst situation we've ever been through," Granger Smith says in the video. "We're gonna
  
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• All of central Ohio under Flash Flood Watch; showers & storms return this afternoon

  20-06-2019 18:04
  Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Weather Warnings Forecast Update: A cold front will bring back rain chances this afternoon and evening.Showers and storms will pick back up this afternoon, with a marginal risk for severe weather.The primary concern is still flooding -- but there will be potential for additional strong, gusty winds and hail with today’s rounds of storms.Severe weather threat and rain will diminish into the night, with gradually clearing skies. Severe Weather Outlook for Jun
  
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• Supreme Court rules Peace Cross war memorial may remain on public land in Maryland

  20-06-2019 17:17
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A World War I memorial in the shape of a 40-foot-tall cross can continue to stand on public land in Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.The justices, in ruling 7-2 in favor of the cross' backers, concluded that the nearly 100-year-old memorial's presence on a grassy highway median doesn't violate the First Amendment's establishment clause, which prohibits the government from favoring one religion over others.The case had been closely watched because it involves the
  
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• Nightmares Film Festival Inks First-Look Deal

  20-06-2019 17:00
  It may seem a ways off, but when October 24 rolls around, we won’t be the only people seeing what’s going on at the fourth annual Nightmares Film Festival. The genre fest that calls Gateway Film Center home has just inked a deal to make sure film distributors check it out, too. Gunpowder & Sky, […]
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• ‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer donates to pancreatic cancer walk in honor of Alex Trebek

  20-06-2019 16:56
  
  The “Jeopardy!” champion who won more than $2 million is honoring host Alex Trebek.James Holzhauer donated a portion of his winnings to a Chicago-area pancreatic cancer walk in Trebek’s name.An organizer for the 2019 Naperville Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk said Holzhauer sent her a donation for more than $1,100.With the donation, he wrote the message: “For Alex Trebek and all other survivors.”Back in March, Trebek shared that he is battling stage four pancreatic
  
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• Gahanna residents worry potential rain could make current flooding even worse

  20-06-2019 16:16
  GAHANNA, Ohio — Heavy rain in Gahanna caused flooding on several roads and trails last night into this morning.Gahanna Division of Police were busy using their social media pages to inform people living in Gahanna about the road closures and areas to avoid. Residents dealt with high water Wednesday night into Thursday morning.Most of the water this morning receded, but Big Walnut Creek in Creekside continued to rise.Gahanna Parks and Recreation superintendent, Alan Little, said they have s
  
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• First Look: PatronArt Unveils New Gallery in Idea Foundry

  20-06-2019 16:00
  Fine art marketplace and Columbus-based startup PatronArt now has a dedicated space to view local art in real life. Located on the second floor of the Idea Foundry, PatronArt’s L-Gallery brings the company’s virtual mission of art accessibility to the physical world. Currently showing is Forged: The Art of the Idea Foundry, featuring a selection […]
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• Dueling Axes Announces Expansion, Anniversary Tournament Series

  20-06-2019 15:00
  Dueling Axes axe-throwing lounge in Downtown Columbus will celebrate its one-year anniversary on July 7. In celebration, the lounge announces an expansion into New Albany, as well as a tournament series and other promotions. The lounge will expand to New Albany as part of the Hamilton Quarter expansion southeast of Hamilton and 161. The development […]
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• Cleveland Clinic performs its first fetal surgery to repair spina bifida

  20-06-2019 15:00
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic performed the hospital's first in utero fetal surgery to repair a spina bifida birth defect in a nearly 23-week-old fetus.The first surgery of its kind in northern Ohio was performed in February and the baby girl was delivered by caesarean on June 3. The Cleveland Clinic says the mother and daughter are doing well. A multispecialty team of clinicians performed the surgery in February. (Cleveland Clinic)
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• Cleveland Clinic performs its 1st in utero fetal surgery to repair spina bifida

  20-06-2019 15:00
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic performed the hospital's first in utero fetal surgery to repair a spina bifida birth defect in a nearly 23-week-old fetus.The first surgery of its kind in northern Ohio was performed in February and the baby girl was delivered by caesarean on June 3. The Cleveland Clinic says the mother and daughter are doing well. A multispecialty team of clinicians performed the surgery in February. (Cleveland Clinic)
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• Intro into 911 Emergency Communications Center Careers

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• 911 Emergency Communications Center Training

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• 911 Emergency Communications Center Hiring Process

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• 911 Emergency Communications Center Careers

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• Jim Pike, co-founder of Lettermen vocal group, dies at 82

  20-06-2019 13:55
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Pike, co-founder and lead singer of The Lettermen, whose lush vocal harmonies made the Grammy-nominated trio one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1960s, has died at age 82.Pike died June 9 at his home in Prescott, Arizona, his sister-in-law Becky Pike told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The cause was complications of Parkinson's Disease.Pike and Bob Engemann, a college buddy from Brigham Young University, formed The Lettermen in Los Angeles in 1961 with fe
  
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• Bill expands sealing of records of low-level drug offenders in Ohio

  20-06-2019 13:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The House has approved a bill making it easier for Ohioans to seal records involving low-level nonviolent and non-sexual offenses to help them move forward with their lives.The legislation passed Wednesday and headed to the Senate is meant to curb the impact of the state's addictions epidemic.The bill allows offenders with two eligible misdemeanors and two eligible third-degree felonies to seek the sealing of their records.Under current law, offenders can only have on
  
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• Bill expands sealing of records of low-level drug offenders

  20-06-2019 13:37
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The House has approved a bill making it easier for Ohioans to seal records involving low-level nonviolent and non-sexual offenses to help them move forward with their lives.The legislation passed Wednesday and headed to the Senate is meant to curb the impact of the state's addictions epidemic.The bill allows offenders with two eligible misdemeanors and two eligible third-degree felonies to seek the sealing of their records.Under current law, offenders can only have on
  
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• Georgia woman fatally bit by rattlesnake while gardening

  20-06-2019 13:29
  
  WAVERLY, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia woman who was bitten by a rattlesnake while gardening has died.News outlets report 62-year-old Priscilla Meridith was bitten last month and suffered an allergic reaction and heart attack that left her in a medically induced coma she never woke up from. Priscilla Meridith (CBS 47)
  Meridith's family says she suffered the heart attack and organ failure while she was hospitalized. She died last week.Relatives say Meridith wasn't given anti-venom while treated at t
  
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• Iran Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone amid tensions

  20-06-2019 13:26
  
  TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, American and Iranian officials said, though they disputed the circumstances of the incident.The Guard said it shot down the drone over Iranian airspace, while two U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the downing happened over international airspace in the Strait of Hormuz. The different accounts
  
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• 1 in 6 ER visits or hospital stays triggers 'surprise' bill

  20-06-2019 13:26
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly one in every six times someone is taken to an emergency room or checks in to the hospital, the treatment is followed by a "surprise" medical bill, according to a study released Thursday. And depending on where you live, the odds can be much higher.The report from the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions of people with what's considered solid coverage from large employers are nonetheless exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to tho
  
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• Sacramento police officer killed during domestic call

  20-06-2019 13:25
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento police on Thursday were trying to negotiate the surrender of a gunman suspected of killing a police officer during a domestic dispute.Tara O'Sullivan, 26, died at UC Davis Medical Center hours after the gunman opened fire on her Wednesday, Deputy Chief Dave Peletta said during a news conference.Several officers were on a domestic disturbance call, helping a woman collect her belongings and leave a home in the north Sacramento neighborhood, when the offi
  
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• High water may have caused part of Grove City bridge to crumble

  20-06-2019 12:32
  
  GROVE CITY, Ohio - High water may be to blame for damage to a bridge in Grove City.Part of the bridge is missing. It's located on White Road near Briar Hill Drive.Road crews have arrived to check the damage.Heavy rain Wednesday flooded streets in Grove City and around central Ohio.A Flood Warning has been issued for Franklin and Pickaway County until 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
  
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• Crews install temporary fix after heavy rainfall causes part of Grove City bridge to crumble

  20-06-2019 12:32
  GROVE CITY, Ohio – A temporary fix has been put in place after heavy rainfall contributed to damage on a Grove City bridge.The bridge is located on White Road near Briar Hill Drive.Officials said water rushed out of a culvert and washed away the dirt from underneath the road.The road was blocked off part of Thursday morning but crews have filled it for a temporary fix.The main repair will happen once it drives out a little more.
  
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• Biden's words on segregationist senators draw rivals' fire

  20-06-2019 12:15
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is dismissing calls to apologize for saying that the Senate "got things done" with "civility" even when the body included segregationists with whom he disagreed.His rivals for the 2020 nomination, including the two major black candidates in the race, have criticized Biden's comments.But Biden isn't backing down and he's particularly defiant in the face of criticism from New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, who says the former vice president should apologize.Bi
  
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• 911 lines down at Pike County Sheriff's Office

  20-06-2019 05:34
  
  PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — The 911 lines at the Pike County Sheriff's Office are down as of Wednesday night. The sheriff's office says the lines went down during a severe thunderstorm at around 9 p.m., came back intermittently and went down at 11:24 p.m.The sheriff's office says all calls seeking police, fire and EMS services should call the main line at (740) 947-2111 and immediately dial "0" to be transferred to a dispatcher.
  
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• Ohio farmers: It will take years to recover losses from rain

  20-06-2019 05:25
  
  PERRYSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Farmers who have been unable to plant their soybeans and corn because of this spring's never-ending rains told Ohio's governor on Wednesday that it will take years to recover their losses.They also said the impact will be felt throughout the agriculture industry and could result in higher prices in stores. Dairy operations, fertilizer dealers and farm equipment sellers will feel the squeeze too."The ripple effect will be huge," said Gov. Mike DeWine, who last week a
  
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• Union County health officials set traps to test mosquitoes for West Nile virus

  20-06-2019 04:25
  MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Health officials are preparing for the aftermath of all the rain in central Ohio, as standing water will give way for mosquitoes.That’s why Wednesday, the Union County Health Department went into a public park and set up mosquito traps.Allison Zandarski of the health department says pools of standing water are a breeding ground for mosquitos. Once captured, they'll be tested to see if they're carrying any diseases like West Nile.“We've had it for years and it
  
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• Traffic stopped due to flooding on I-71 south of Grove City

  20-06-2019 03:40
  
  Doppler 10 Weather Resources: Interactive Radar | Live Radar | Weather WarningsGROVE CITY, Ohio — Traffic on I-71 is stopped due to flooding in the area of State Route 665 south of Grove City.Traffic officials say Motorists should use caution in the area and expect delays.I-71 was reopened north of downtown Columbus earlier after flooding affected the area, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.Traffic officials say flooding in both directions between I-670 and 11th Avenue had
  
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• Rain leads to water flowing into Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine

  20-06-2019 03:02
  
  BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — Staff members at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine are dealing with water coming into the hospital as it continues to rain in central Ohio.A photo taken by CBS affiliate WHIO shows water all over the floor with people trying to mop it up.The Bellefontaine Police Department said “extremely critical patients” can be seen in the emergency room but others are asked to use other hospitals or urgent care until further notice.Police said the Mary Rutan Urgent
  
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• Columbus Metropolitan Club: Sports Gambling, in Ohio?

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• Vandals target cars in Delaware neighborhood

  20-06-2019 00:23
  DELAWARE, Ohio — Glass is still littered on the streets and garbage bags cover broken out windows. In total, nearly a dozen car windows were broken out in the area of Pinecrest Drive in Delaware, with nothing stolen.“It's pretty frustrating, you miss work, money comes out of your pocket to replace things that were unnecessarily broken,” said Tom Cook, whose truck window was broken.Cook has lived in the northwest Delaware neighborhood since 2004 and says he's never seen anything
  
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• City Council Housing Cmte: Proposed Community Reinvestment Area in Far East16952

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