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On Tax Day, Portman targets IRS

As millions of Americans rush to file their income tax returns before the midnight April 15 deadline, Ohio’s Republican Senator says he is taking steps to curb some of what he sees as abuses of the nation’s tax system by the its tax collection agency.

Hungry Ohio

Two recent reports indicate that a great many Ohioans are hungry and advocates are asking state lawmakers to help fund efforts to feed them.

Entertainment districts

An Ohio Senate committee has approved an amended Senate bill to allow entertainment districts where revelers could carry open containers of alcohol outside bars and restaurants

Bush: “I’m my own person”

GOP White House prospect Jeb Bush has kicked off a speech to business leaders in swing-state Ohio with a series of personal recollections, saying he’s his “own person.”

Browns unveil new look

The Browns are the only NFL team without a logo on their helmets. Now, they’re also the only ones with their nickname written down the sides of their pants.

Laying Lauren to rest

The burial for Lauren Hill was held Tuesday in a private ceremony, one day after thousands attended a memorial at the basketball arena where the college freshman made her first layup while fighting brain cancer.

Reds 3, Cubs 2

Anthony DeSclafani threw seven scoreless innings, Joey Votto had two hits and drove in a run, and the Reds held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Tuesday night.