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Report: Ohio children remain poor, outlook gloomy

Despite poverty and lingering unemployment, children in Ohio, as in much of the nation, are avoiding the pitfalls of making bad decisions, according to an annual report that evaluates the children of all 50 states in terms of their economic well-being, physical health, education, family and community. But that good behavior may only be rewarded with fewer jobs, which pay less than their older brothers’ and sisters’.

City Hall reaches out to neighborhoods

Columbus City Hall’s renewed push to address the needs of the city’s neighborhoods continues Tuesday with another meeting between members of City Council and other officials.

Camp aims to prevent drowning

Drowning is the second leading accidental cause of death to children under five and summer is the most dangerous season so a central Ohio organizations are teaming up with a national foundation this week to teach kids about water safety.

Ohio unemployment rate 5.1%

Powered by strong hiring in the service sector, Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped for the first time in 10 months, according to data released by the state Friday morning.

Cavs beat Warriors 115-101, force Game 7

LeBron James had 41 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds and the Cavaliers forced a Game 7 in the NBA Finals with a 115-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors Thursday night.

Voinovich funeral today

The public paid its respects to former U.S. senator, Ohio governor and Cleveland mayor George Voinovich.

Clinton campaigns; Kasich hesitiates

As Hillary Clinton targets Ohio in an opening salvo in her general election showdown with Donald Trump, Ohio’s Republican governor says he is still not willing to endorse his former rival for the GOP nomination.

Warriors’ Bogut out

Golden State center Andrew Bogut will need six to eight weeks to recover from a left knee injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the NBA Finals.