Ohio patrol says new hotline spurs more crime tips
Written by KANTELE FRANKO,Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol says its increased efforts to crack down on drug trafficking and other crimes are paying off with more calls to its revamped hotline and greater use of its criminal intelligence unit, which follows up on tips and helps other law enforcement agencies.
Officers shoot, kill man who injures them
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MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Two Middlefield police officers have shot and killed a man who fired at them with a rifle during a traffic stop, injuring them both.
Ohio's Craigslist murder trial winding down
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The murder trial of the alleged triggerman in the killings of three men lured by phony Craigslist job offers in Ohio is winding down.
Ohio memorial service, flyover honor WWII Raider
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Military veterans and honors will be part of a memorial service in southwest Ohio for a World War II Doolittle Raider.
Ohio fire marshal urges new smoke alarm batteries
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is encouraging residents to replace batteries in their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks ahead one hour this weekend.
Ohio soldier dies in first Afghanistan deployment
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WEST ALEXANDRIA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio soldier has died during his first deployment in Afghanistan in what the military says was a non-combat incident.
Ohio State moves to ban smoking on campus
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University's president wants to ban smoking and other tobacco use throughout the campus.
Northeast Ohio city honors life-saving airman
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A northeastern Ohio city has honored an airman for quick thinking for helping a man who lost his leg in a car accident.