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Trimming allowance worries water experts

Water quality experts are cringing at a provision in the state budget that allows owners of property along reservoirs and public waterways to pull plants, mow paths and chop trees next to their lawns.

Reds 3, Nationals 2

Eugenio Suarez hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Reds beat Washington 3-2 Monday night to end the Nationals’ nine-game home winning streak.

Astros 9, Indians 4

Dallas Keuchel, chosen for the American League All-Star team earlier Monday, allowed three runs in six innings in helping the Houston Astros defeat the Indians 9-4.

Mud Hens 3, Clippers 2

Zach Walters and Tyler Naquin had good days at the plate for the Clippers, but Toledo’s ninth-inning rally was the difference as the Mud Hens took the rubber match of a three-game series at Huntington Park Monday by a 3-2 score.

Boom Town!

The premiere fireworks event in the Midwest will attract over 400,000 people to downtown Columbus Friday.

USAF missile gallery to re-open

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Missile and Space Gallery will re-open on July 3 after being closed for nearly seven months for construction linking the gallery to the museum’s new fourth building.

New rules for new drivers

Under new restrictions that take effect Wednesday, the hours when beginning Ohio drivers can drive and how many passengers they are allowed to carry will be limited depend on their driving experience, not their age.