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Home buying outpacing listings

A tight real estate market got even tighter in central Ohio as the number of homes listed for sale dropped from a year ago.

Licenses may cost more

Gas taxes may not go up, but the new state transportation budget could require Ohio drivers to pay more to get a new driver’s license or license plates.

Anti-crime program to go year-round

A Columbus anti-crime summer initiative, which has drawn criticism from protesters following fatal shootings by officers, will be expanded to a year-round program.

Lawmakers get an earful

Members of Congress, especially Republicans, are getting an angry homecoming during the congressional recess and some central Ohio lawmakers are opting for private talks rather than the kind of town hall-style gatherings that have gotten boisterous elsewhere.

Gas prices could go much higher

Gas prices around Ohio have dipped slightly in the past week but remain significantly higher than last year amid predictions that prices will approach $3 a gallon later in the year.

OSU museum wants dino donations

A geological museum at Ohio State University wants to buy a new dinosaur skeleton for its collection, and it’s hoping the public will pitch in to make that happen.