Fewer in poverty but Ohio lags in wages
Median income and poverty numbers improved for Franklin County and the rest of Ohio from 2015 to 2016, according to new U.S. Census survey numbers released Thursday.
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Blackjack!!: Indians set AL record with 21st straight win
The Indians won their 21st straight game on Wednesday, 5-3 over the Detroit Tigers, to set a AL winning-streak record and join only two other teams in the past 101 years to win that many consecutive games.
Thief lams with pig named Spam
Cleveland police are investigating a reported break-in after a couple said someone entered their home and stole their 15-pound pet pig named Spam, jewelry, TVs, and a camera.
State defends execution procedure
A spokeswoman for Ohio’s prison system says the state followed proper security protocols when a lawyer witnessing an execution tried to leave the witness room.
Reds 6, Cardinals 0
Rookie Tyler Mahle threw five innings, Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam and the Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0.
Double murderer put to death
Ohio executed death row inmate Gary Otte Wednesday morning for killing two people in 1992 in back-to-back robberies.
Overdose deaths up 88% in first half of 2017
A report from the Franklin County coroner indicates that the number of drug overdose deaths in the county nearly doubled in the first half of this year, compared with the same period one year ago.
Columbus teachers agree to 2-year deal
Teachers in Ohio’s largest school district approved a new contract with the Columbus City Schools
Indians win 20th straight, tie record
The Cleveland Indians share a record with a team celebrated by Hollywood. And “Moneyball” has its sequel.
Sailor killed in “McCain” collision returns home
The body of a central Ohio sailor killed overseas was flown home Tuesday.