Overdose deaths remain steady in 2018
The number of drug overdose deaths in Franklin County leveled off in 2018, though the powerful opiate fentanyl was blamed for a larger share of the toll in a report released Thursday by the coroner’s office.
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Year of the underdog
The Columbus Blue Jackets, an expansion team less than 10 years old, and the Boston Bruins, one of the NHL‘s Original Six, meet for the first time ever in the postseason
Ohio panel celebrates women’s vote
It has been almost 100 years since the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote and Ohio’s celebration of the anniversary will begin this summer.
Columbus strip club dancers sue vice cops
Six strip club dancers wrongly faced criminal charges under retaliation by two officers from the Columbus Division of Police vice unit that was later disbanded and is being investigated, according to the women’s new lawsuit against the officers.
DC United 1, Crew SC 0
D.C. United recorded its first win at MAPFRE Stadium in the last 12 matches with a 1-0 victory over the Crew SC on Wednesday night.
Police: Man shoots wife’s relative during argument
A Northeast Side man charged with the shooting death of his wife’s relative called 911 to report the crime, police said.
Man approaches children at Newark school
Newark police are looking for a man who approached several children at an elementary school Monday, trying to entice them into his vehicle.
Indians 6, Marlins 2
Jake Bauers’ eighth-inning single scored the go-ahead run and the Indians defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2.
Braves 3, Reds 1
Ronald Acuna Jr. scored from first base on Yasiel Puig’s fifth-inning error, helping the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the Reds.
Clippers 5, Tides 4
The Clippers bullpen held up against a late Norfolk rally and Columbus beat the Tides 5-4 Wednesday night at Huntington Park.