Church sorry for Easter lesson encouraging attacks on pastor
A Pataskala church has apologized for an Easter lesson in which a pastor encouraged students to slap, cut and spit on him — incidents that were captured in videos and posted online.
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Massive Columbus Crossroads project continues next week
More than $300 million worth of Central Ohio transportation projects that were in jeopardy of cancellation will be moving forward in the next three years, thanks to the new state transportation budget and its gasoline tax increase.
Homicide total climbing with man’s shooting death
Police are investigating the 28th murder of the year in Columbus, which is on pace to challenge the record-setting number of homicides recorded in 2017.
Weather service confirms Ohio twisters
The National Weather Service says a tornado damaged some homes and businesses and caused some injuries in northern Ohio and a possible tornado damaged mobile homes in another part of the state. No deaths were reported.
Lawmaker goes through drug education program, will keep seat
A state lawmaker from Cincinnati who faced a felony charge over a pill found in his vehicle has completed a drug education program, and the charge was reduced and dismissed Monday to resolve that matter.
Wrestling coach accused of ignoring hazing
A youth wrestling coach from Pickerington has been charged after investigators say he knew about hazing among teammates and didn’t stop it.
Indians 6, Mariners 4
Trevor Bauer allowed one run while pitching into the seventh inning and the Indians held on late for a 6-4 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Dodgers 4, Reds 3
Yasiel Puig hammered a two-run homer off Clayton Kershaw in his first at-bat back at Dodger Stadium but Los Angeles came back to beat the Reds Monday night, 4-3.
Clippers 4, Bats 3
Louisville reliever Jesus Reyes walked in the winning run for the Clippers as they rallied to beat the Bats 4-3 in the opening game of a four-game series at Louisville Slugger Field Monday night.
Blue Jackets one win away from sweep
The Blue Jackets moved to within a game of capturing their opening-round playoff series with a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.