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Ohio hopes to save Richter scale developer legacy

CINCINNATI (AP) — Fans of the Ohio native credited with developing the Richter scale of rating earthquake magnitude want to be sure that Charles Richter's name and legacy remain prominent in history.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013

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Man gets prison for Facebook rants

CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man who had been arrested for drunken-driving has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for subsequent Facebook rants against police and judges.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013

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Couple sues after daughter held for rape

CANFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A northeastern Ohio couple is suing a city police department and a prosecutor for what they claim was the malicious prosecution of their 11-year-old daughter on rape charges.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013

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Amish seek compromise with Hardin County officials

KENTON (AP) — The Amish in one Ohio county say they want to work with county health officials who voted to evict them from homes that don't have proper wells and outhouses.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013

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Ex-band director faces sex charges

CLEVELAND (AP) — A former Ohio college band director has pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to have sex with underage girls at a motel.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013

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Double murder suspect due in court in NE Ohio

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An 18-year-old faces a court hearing in Ohio on aggravated murder and other charges in the sledgehammer killings of a prominent attorney and his wife.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013

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Dem FitzGerald expected to run against Kasich in 2014

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is about to have a 2014 challenger.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013

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Ohio cities, schools invest $1B in new program

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new state investment program that's offering Ohio school districts, cities and libraries higher yields and easier access to their invested income has surpassed the $1 billion mark, the state treasurer said Tuesday.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013

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