Ohio veterans memorial delayed as demolition work extended
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Officials say the demolition of a central Ohio veterans memorial will take months longer than expected, delaying the construction of a statewide memorial planned for the site.
Distracted driver fines may help pay for driver's ed in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state of Ohio is proposing more fines for distracted driving, with the money going to help subsidize driver's education courses for those who can't afford them.
Man wanted in elderly Ohio pair's slayings nabbed in Arizona
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A man wanted in the killings of an elderly Ohio couple and suspected of committing armed robberies in three states fled from sheriff's deputies in Arizona in his van and then on foot before being arrested early Thursday after a nationwide manhunt, authorities said.
Over 202,000 Ohioans sign up for coverage through exchange
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than 200,000 Ohioans have signed up for health coverage so far through the federal insurance marketplace, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday.
Ohio veteran fined for keeping pet ducks appeals conviction
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COSHOCTON, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio National Guardsman who says his pet ducks help relieve his post-traumatic stress disorder and depression is appealing his conviction for violating a village ban on keeping such animals.
Cleveland police officers to begin using 1,500 body cameras
Written by MARK GILLISPIE, Associated Press
CLEVELAND (AP) — A small number of Cleveland patrol officers will take to the streets Wednesday equipped with new city-owned body cameras, technology that officials hope will provide more accountability within the troubled department and close the gap of mistrust of police within the community.
Ohio releases school district allotments under Kasich budget
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state budget office has released preliminary district-level spending figures resulting from Ohio Gov. John Kasich's changes to the school funding formula.
Northeast Ohio gas station canopy collapses under snow
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MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio gas station closed overnight after snow caused its canopy to collapse.