Ohio concealed weapons licenses up in early 2013
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state attorney general says the number of Ohio licenses issued for carrying concealed weapons in the first three months of this year increased sharply compared with the same period a year ago.
Ohio leads US in claims for metal thefts
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new report says Ohio leads the nation in insurance claims due to metal thefts.
Construction of pipeline across Ohio starts in May
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Construction on an underground pipeline across Ohio and sections of three more states is expected to employ up to 4,000 workers over eight months and should start in early May.
Ohio teen rape case grand jury finishes 1st day
Written by ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS,AP Legal Affairs Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury on Tuesday began investigating whether other laws were broken in the case of a 16-year-old girl a judge determined was raped by two high school football players after an alcohol-fueled party last summer.
Kasich signs rules for health 'navigators'
Written by T.J. HUBBARD
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed a bill requiring training and certification for a new group of professionals who will guide consumers through new insurance markets.
Ohio Senate panel passes Internet cafe moratorium
Written by ANN SANNER,Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill that would immediately halt the expansion of Internet cafes in Ohio cleared a legislative panel Tuesday evening and was headed for a vote by the full state Senate.
OH bishop: Gay teacher's firing about moral values
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Roman Catholic bishop in central Ohio says the firing of a gay teacher at a Columbus Catholic school was based not on her sexual orientation but on the need to maintain the institution's values.
NE Ohio group gets $10K donated after teens' crash
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WARREN, Ohio (AP) — A community group launching an educational program is getting more than $10,000 originally collected to help cover funeral costs for six northeast Ohio teens killed when a speeding sport utility vehicle crashed into a pond.