Illegal fireworks sparked deadly fire
Investigators with the State Fire Marshal’s Office are asking for tips in their investigation of a fire, set off by illegal fireworks, which killed an elderly southern Ohio couple on Saturday.
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Sources: James to meet with Heat
Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that LeBron James will meet with Miami Heat President Pat Riley this week before making a decision about where to play next season.
Fatal hit-skip
A Galloway man who allegedly left the scene of a fatal accident in western Franklin County Saturday was reportedly due to appear in court Monday.
Boom!
Tens of thousands of central Ohioans will crowd the Scioto riverfront and downtown parks Thursday to witness what is billed as the Midwest’s largest fireworks display.
Fireworks in the Columbus Area
Find out when and where fireworks are happening in your neighborhood!
Gas prices won’t slow holiday travel
Greater confidence in the economy is prompting Ohioans to hit the road during the Independence Day holiday period in numbers not seen since the onset of the recession, according to the AAA.
Car thefts on decline
Your car is safer in Columbus than in most of Ohio’s largest cities, according to data released Thursday by an insurance industry group.
Sober boating is safe boating
It wouldn’t be Jimmy Buffett’s most popular song, but alcohol and water don’t mix: That’s the message the state will be bringing to boaters this weekend.
Plan to reduce infant mortality
While the calendar says it is the 21st Century, Columbus and Franklin County are still stuck in the 20th when it comes to infant mortality, badly out of step with the rest of the country.
Convention competition
Columbus has taken a step closer toward hosting a major political party’s 2016 national convention.