GOP bill would protect speakers’ right on Ohio campuses
A couple of central Ohio Republicans want to protect speakers’ appearances at Ohio colleges and want schools to punish students who disrupt them.
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Credit card skimmer on Dublin gas pump
Dublin police say a credit-card skimmer was found on a pump at a gas station, raising the possibility that customers’ bank information was stolen.
Reds 14, Mets 4
Scott Schebler hit his first career grand slam, and the Reds ended their 14-game losing streak against the New York Mets with a 14-4 victory.
Clippers knocked out of playoff contention
The Toledo Mud Hens scored two runs in the eighth inning to beat the Clipper 7-6 at Huntington Park and eliminate Columbus from the race for the International League West Division.
Central Ohioans help out
Central Ohio has joined the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, sending dozens of volunteers, rescue crews and utility workers into the flooding and devastation along the Texas coastline.
Zoo’s macaw returns unharmed
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says a macaw that flew away from an open-air exhibit area was safely recaptured after people spotted the bright yellow and blue bird near a golf club a few miles away.
Despite loophole, suspect not off hook for flashing
Some lawmakers want to quickly fix Ohio’s child enticement law after charges were dropped against a convicted sex offender in Worthington who recently tried to lure girls into his car.
Burfict suspended for 5 games for hit
The NFL has suspended Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict for five games because he leveled Chiefs running back Anthony Sherman in a preseason game.
Indians 6, Yankees 2
Corey Kluber outpitched Luis Severino in a marquee matchup of All-Stars, and slumping Jose Ramirez homered twice to power the Indians past the New York Yankees 6-2 for their fifth straight victory.
Mud Hens 6, Clippers 4
The Mud Hens came up with key runs in the last two innings and held off a Columbus rallied to hand the Clippers a 6-4 defeat in the opening game of a four-game series at Huntington Park.