Ohio House speaker announces committee structure, chairs
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House is adding two new legislative committees, including one that will focus on families and communities.
Police investigate bodies of 2 men found in Ohio hotel
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SOUTH LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Police are investigating after the bodies of two men were found in a southwestern Ohio hotel.
Ex-director of county drug task force sentenced in NE Ohio
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LISBON, Ohio (AP) — A drug task force's former director found guilty of charges including theft in office has been sentenced in northeast Ohio to 1½ years in prison.
Ohio winter weather leads to continued school delays
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Winter weather is leading to continued school delays and some closings around Ohio as temperatures are predicted to fall over the next couple of days.
Ohio EPA: No contamination detected after Lima refinery explosion
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LIMA, Ohio (AP) — No dangerous contaminants were released into the air by an explosion at an oil refinery that was felt 10 miles away and sparked a fire that burned for more than 14 hours, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said Sunday.
Icy road conditions cause multiple school delays
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A mix of rain and snow is creating icy road conditions and causing multiple schools around Ohio to announce closings or two-hour delays.
Ohio schools get federal grants to help with food services
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than $1.1 million in federal funding has been awarded 79 Ohio schools and other providers that participate in the National School Lunch Program.
Akron sheriff releases 72 inmates because of budget cuts
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff has released 72 inmates because of budget cuts he says are restricting his ability to safely run his jail.