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Buckeyes team of pluses/minuses

The Ohio State Buckeyes have scored 116 points in their last two wins and feel as though they’re building some momentum heading into their Big Ten opener at Maryland on Sunday.

Traficant burial

A spokeswoman for the family of former U.S. Representative James A. Traficant Jr. says a private funeral service was held Monday for the 17-year northeast Ohio congressman who died on Saturday.

Michigan AD: Quarterback had concussion

Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon says a “serious lack of communication” led to ailing quarterback Shane Morris playing Saturday against Minnesota when he should not have.

Gas prices up from last week

Gas prices were back up again as the work week began in Ohio, but analysts say the increase is just a market correction and local prices were below the national average.

Missing man “at risk”

Columbus police say an 80-pyear-old man who walked away from his Northeast Side home Sunday is at “high risk” because he suffers from dementia and other health issues.

Reynoldsburg teachers strike in 7th day

A strike by teachers in the Reynoldsburg City Schools entered its second full week Monday morning after a bargaining session between the district, the teachers’ union and a federal mediator produced no settlement.