Chief: Circleville woman fatally beaten after joining fight
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio police chief says a 21-year-old woman was beaten to death in a neighborhood brawl last month when she jumped in after two teens had already started fighting in the street.
Cincinnati casino draws $21 million in 1st month
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Regulators say Ohio's newest casino raked in $21 million in revenue during its first month of operation.
Ohio 14-year-old says not guilty to killing couple
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A 14-year-old suspected accomplice has pleaded not guilty in Ohio in the sledgehammer deaths of a prominent attorney and his wife.
Ohio national park sites stung by budget cuts
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The nine U.S. National Park Service sites across are Ohio are feeling the sting of federal budget cuts.
Congo woman spending Columbus Zoo award on bonobos
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The first recipient of a $50,000 award from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium plans to use the money to help save bonobos in Africa.
Ohio man who lost arm to SC gator gets settlement
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — An Ohio man who lost an arm in an alligator attack on a South Carolina golf course has received a settlement.
OH man charged after mom's decomposing body found
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BARBERTON, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio man was charged with murder after the decomposing body of his 67-year-old mother was found in her home, police said.
More than $1M in synthetic drugs seized in Ohio
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say they have seized more than $1 million in synthetic drugs and more than $200,000 in cash in raids on businesses and homes in southwest Ohio.
Hamilton police said Friday that state and other area authorities helped as warrants were served on six businesses and nine homes in Hamilton and Butler counties on Thursday. Police arrested three people, but say the investigation is continuing and more charges are expected.
Police say they have been conducting a long-term investigation into trafficking in synthetic marijuana. They say they had received reports that people from other counties and states were driving to Hamilton to purchase the drugs.
Police say the Ohio Investigative Unit also issued administrative citations against liquor licenses, reflecting alleged violations including drug sales, drug possession and receiving stolen property.
Last Updated on Friday, 05 April 2013
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