Nearly 2,100 untested rape kits processed in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Attorney General Mike DeWine says Ohio's crime lab has processed almost 2,100 previously untested rape kits in its effort to solve more reported sexual assaults with the help of DNA matches.
2 killed in shooting at Ohio sportsmen's club
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CAREY, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in north-central Ohio say two people were shot and killed at a sportsmen's club and the suspected shooter was arrested without incident.
Lake Erie monitoring device retired for winter
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BOLLES HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A device used by the Army Corps of Engineers to study the dynamics of Lake Erie has been stored for the winter after being towed ashore at Bolles Harbor.
APNewsBreak: Ohio gay-marriage lawsuit can proceed
Written by AMANDA LEE MYERS, Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ruled that a lawsuit seeking to have gay marriages recognized on Ohio death certificates can proceed despite a statewide ban on the nuptials.
Schools across Ohio still seeking tax increases
Written by DAN SEWELL, Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — There have been plenty of changes for Ohio schools this year, but one thing remains the same: Many of them are asking voters to approve tax increases.
Ohio police: Man sought in ex's death surrenders
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FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in southwest Ohio say a man sought after his former girlfriend was shot to death has turned himself in.
Big Lots closing its wholesale units
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Big Lots Inc. said Friday that it will close its wholesale business by the end of the year, citing tough competition and weaker sales and margins.
Appeals court deals blow to contraceptive mandate
Written by FREDERIC J. FROMMER, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided appeals court panel is siding with Ohio business owners who challenged the birth control mandate under the new federal health care law.