Region’s unemployment rate still state’s lowest
The unemployment rate in Columbus dropped in August as central Ohio continues to boast the state’s lowest jobless figures.
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Indians 4, White Sox 0
Brandon Guyer hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning as the Indians shut out the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Monday night.
OSU’s Haskins, PSU’s Sanders Big Ten players of the week
The Big Ten’s Co-Offensive Players of the Week will be going head-to-head in a prime-time matchup when their teams meet in a key Big Ten East Division contest this Saturday night.
Gas prices stay steady
While gas prices nationwide have eased off since the Labor Day holiday weekend, prices at pumps in central Ohio have headed the opposite direction, increasing for the third straight week.
Fatal drug overdoses in Ohio increase to record number
Information reported to the state shows fatal drug overdoses increased to a record 4,854 last year in Ohio, a 20 percent rise compared with the previous year.
Schools get at least $2,500 each for school safety
Ohio is notifying schools about how they’ll split $12 million that was set aside to help boost school safety and security.
1 dead, 2 injured in 3 weekend shootings
A North Linden man was found dead by his girlfriend Sunday morning, the latest victim of multiple shooting incidents over the weekend in Columbus which left two other people injured.
Panthers 31, Bengals 21
The Panthers ran for 230 yards Sunday in a 31-21 win over the Bengals.
Indians 4, Red Sox 3 (11)
Greg Allen’s bases-loaded single with one out in the 11th inning lifted the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Red Sox.
Marlins 6, Reds 0
The Marlins beat the Reds 6-0 before 13,595 to complete the home portion of their schedule.