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Velveeta recalled in Ohio

Kraft is recalling Velveeta cheese product from Walmart stores in Ohio and as many as 11 other states, mostly in the Midwest, because the cheese product lacks the proper amount of preservatives.

Licking Co. offers measles vaccines

Health officials in Licking Country are holding a free vaccination clinic in Utica Friday in light of an outbreak of measles in neighboring Knox County that has sickened more than 300 people.

Tax subsidies cut Obamacare premiums

The federal government says many Ohioans who signed up for the most popular health insurance plans through the exchange set up under the health care reform law will pay as little as one-third of the premium, thanks to tax credits.

Fans needed to ward of heat

The first real heat wave of the summer in central Ohio coincided with the beginning of LifeCare Alliance’s annual Beat the Heat campaign to gather fans and distribute them to needy residents.

Nothing wrong with Canal’s water

City officials say Canal Winchester water customers may notice their water is discolored or cloudy, but that it is safe for drinking and bathing.

26% of Columbus kids fail 3rd grade reading test

The results of the latest state reading test indicate one-fourth of the third-graders in the Columbus City Schools are not eligible to advance to the fourth grade, but the district is quick to point out that there was an improvement over the district’s performance in the fall.

Gas prices ease, but remain high

Central Ohioans are paying nearly a dime more per gallon for gas compared with a week ago, but less than the year’s highest prices, which they saw two weeks ago.

Bachelorette binge

A bachelorette party may be a girls’ night out, but some of the girls behave like guys and that may not be a good thing, according to some researchers at Ohio State.

Flag Day

Elected officials will be joined by veterans and others at City Hall in downtown Columbus today for a Flag Day celebration.