Ohio Senate approves 70 mph rural interstate speed
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's senators signed off on a proposal Wednesday that would increase the speed limit to 70 mph on rural interstate highways and set in motion Gov. John Kasich's plan to raise $1.5 billion for highway and bridge projects through Ohio Turnpike bonds. The legislation would bump up the speed limit by 5 mph for both cars and trucks. The state's department would ...
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Shades of Ohio case in Connecticut football player rape case
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(Reuters) - Connecticut school officials on Thursday were investigating online taunts against the alleged victim in a case of sexual assault involving high school athletes - a crime that has drawn comparisons to a prominent rape case in Steubenville, ...
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Another dramatic ending sends Ohio State past Arizona
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LOS ANGELES — Ohio State needed another last-second shot, and Aaron Craft had the ball at the top of the key again. But last week's hero gave it up to the hottest hand on the floor, and LaQuinton Ross sent the Buckeyes to the brink of their second straight Final Four. Ross hit the tiebreaking three-pointer with 2 seconds to play, and Ohio State advanced to the West Regional final ...
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McAllister takes mound for opener against Rays
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The first encounter of the season between the Rays and Indians had the potential for a series filled with reunions and homecomings. It doesn't appear as if it will live up to its billing, though. Scott Kazmir will not pitch against his former team Saturday, as scheduled, because the Indians are placing him on the 15-day disabled list, backdated to Tuesday. And former Indian right-hander ...
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After rainouts Tribe back in action vs. White Sox
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The Indians will simply be glad to be back on a field on Friday, when they open a three-game series against the White Sox in a matchup of American League Central rivals. Cleveland's last two games were postponed due to inclement weather. The Indians have not played since Tuesday, when they lost to the Yankees, 14-1, to fall to 1-5 in their last six games. The Indians will turn to ...
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45 senators derail gun safety legislation
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Of the forty five U.S. senators who voted down Wednesday's gun reform bill, 42 have received funding from arms manufacturers or their agents. The London newspaper The Guardian revealed the statistic on Thursday citing a study dating back to 1990. On Capitol Hill, 45% of the Senate was able to derail a proposal that polls say is supported by roughly 90% of Americans.
"Everyone who voted ...
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Montgomery Animal Hospital achieves high level of veterinary excellence
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Montgomery Animal Hospital in Kenwood has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital ...
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Girlfriend Of Man Facing Sex Crimes Speaks Out
Ohio Local News
A man accused of sex crimes with a minor and taking another across borders is being held by Mexican authorities.Stephan Cox, 26, was set to go to trial next week here in Columbus on sex charges involving a 14 year old girl from Pennsylvania.Police said last week he fled to Texas and took a Roby Contreras, 14, into Mexico.He's being held by Mexican authorities, as his family in Columbus ...
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