Columbus mayor pleads for better schools
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mayor of Columbus is pleading with the community to help make the public schools better.
Ohio gov uses faith in pitch to expand Medicaid
Written by ANN SANNER,Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. John Kasich isn't just highlighting dollars to persuade state lawmakers to support extending Medicaid coverage to thousands of more low-income state residents. He's also appealing to their faith.
Attendance 'scrubbing' tempts low-ranked schools
Written by JULIE CARR SMYTH,Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former superintendent went to prison in Texas for conspiring to remove low-performing students from classrooms to boost average test scores. Principals in Oklahoma and Missouri are out of their jobs after attendance-related scandals.
Ind. sanctuary taking exotic animals from Ohio
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ALBION, Ind. (AP) — Thousands of exotic animals from Ohio might need new homes this year and Indiana is taking some of them in.
Ohio court rejects priest's appeal in nun's death
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A court in Ohio has again upheld the conviction of a Roman Catholic priest sent to prison nearly seven years ago for killing a nun.
Businesses nervously await furloughs at Wright-Patt
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Business owners and officials of cities surrounding Ohio's largest military installation say they are increasingly uneasy about possible furloughs brought on by sequestration.
Police: Landlord whipped tardy-paying tenant
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WAYNESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio landlord is accused of whipping a tenant with a belt on his bare buttocks for falling behind on his rent.
OSU president recommends tuition freeze
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University's president wants to freeze tuition and fees for students this fall.