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Bill would toughen online child soliciting penalties

Someone convicted of soliciting a child for sex over the internet in Ohio was expected to go to prison but it doesn’t always work out that way, so two lawmakers are seeking to tighten the state’s sentencing requirements.

Supply shortage chokes home sales

The residential real estate market in Columbus and the rest of the nation continues to suffer from a supply crunch, which is driving up prices and holding down home sales.

Ohioans plan longer Labor Day getaways

Ohioans are planning to travel in greater numbers, and stay away from home longer, over the long Labor Day holiday period than last year, according to the auto club AAA.

Snacks on demand

A four-year-old startup that bills itself as the “Uber of snacks” has expanded its services in Columbus, delivering more than 3,000 products in 30 minutes or less.

Tribe falls to Bosox; Kipnis limping

Mitch Moreland hit a fifth-inning home run, Drew Pomeranz and three relievers bested Corey Kluber, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-1.

Cubs 9, Reds 3

The Chicago Cubs kept their second-half surge going with a 9-3 victory over the Reds.

Mud Hens 8, Clippers 3

The Mud Hens won their fourth straight victory, 8-3, over the Clippers on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Field.

Crew SC 2, LA Galaxy

Goals by Ola Kamara and Justin Meram led the Columbus Crew SC to a 2-0 win over the LA Galaxy at MAPFRE Stadium Wednesday night.