Task force seizes over $1 million in drugs
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in southwest Ohio led to the seizure of illegal drugs with an estimated street value of more than $1 million.
Ohio bill would create veterans license plate
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A bill that would create a license plate for disabled veterans will be sent to the Ohio Senate for consideration.
Ohio police say 1 killed in I-71 Columbus crash
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police say one person has been killed in a crash on northbound Interstate 71 in Columbus.
Feds: Ex-Ohio U. lab employee stole human bones
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — A former school employee is facing federal charges for allegedly stealing human bones from the anatomy laboratory at Ohio University.
More than 40K Ohio 3rd-graders lag reading target
Written by JULIE CARR SMYTH, AP Statehouse Correspondent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As many as a third of Ohio third-graders scored below a new literacy target in fall reading test results released Friday, providing the first view of how many may be at risk of failing a grade this year.
Ohio school workers plead not guilty
Written by THOMAS J. SHEERAN, Associated Press
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Four eastern Ohio school workers entered not guilty pleas Friday to charges stemming from a grand jury investigation into other alleged crimes spurred by the rape of a 16-year-old girl by two high school football players.
Ohio court sets Feb. 26 arguments in drilling case
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has scheduled arguments in a closely-watched lawsuit that challenges the state's authority to supersede local zoning laws with centralized regulation of oil and gas drilling.
Apartment fire kills 2 young girls in Cleveland
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Two little girls were killed in an apartment fire that their baby sitter said was set by a man in a hooded sweatshirt who had forced his way in, police said Friday.