Ohio groundhog says spring will come early
Ohio’s weather forecasting groundhog Buckeye Chuck says spring will be here soon.
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Sheriff indicted on 25 charges
The sheriff in Athens County is scheduled to be arraigned in one week on 25 charges, including felony counts of theft in office, tampering with records and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
Buidling owner charged in deaths of 2 firefighters
Funeral services was held for two Toledo firefighters killed in an apartment building fire allegedly set by the owner.
Zoo’s gorilla, Pongi, dies at 49
The Columbus Zoo community is mourning the loss of a female western lowland gorilla who died Saturday.
Emotional fans may be unhealthy fans
This weekend, just about everyone is a football fan, at least for one day, but an OSU expert warns that fans who become too emotionally involved in their team’s fortunes can find themselves engaged in obnoxious and emotionally unhealthy behavior.
Up-and-down temps mean up-and down gas prices
Gas prices in central Ohio are still attached to a bungee cord, jumping 10 cents overnight after falling that much since Monday.
Council targets conventions, infant health
Efforts to combat infant mortality and attract a national political convention are among the programs being funded under amendments Columbus City Council has made to Mayor Michael Coleman’s 2014 operating budget.
New OSU boss hailed as “forward-thinking”
The new president of Ohio State University has been praised as a leader and says he wants to help Ohio’s largest land-grant institution maintain its leadership role in higher education.
Feds: Men sold drugs, bought houses, jewelry
Five men are facing federal charges, accused of dealing large amounts of cocaine out of Canal Winchester and using the proceeds to buy homes in Columbus and jewelry.
Mourners honor fallen firefighters
Two Toledo firefighters killed in an apartment blaze have been praised as heroes at a memorial service that drew thousands of people.