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Flooding hits southeast Ohio counties. See the impact

Flooding hits southeast Ohio counties. See the impact

Meigs, Vinton and southern Athens county have seen 4 to 5.5 inches of rainfall since Sept. 19.
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Rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected this week in Columbus area

Rain, thunderstorms and flooding expected this week in Columbus area

Central Ohio faces more showers and thunderstorms as some Pickaway County residents were forced to evacuate due to rising water levels.
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This Columbus summer was hot and wet, but did it set records?

This Columbus summer was hot and wet, but did it set records?

It seems like Columbus was bogged down this summer with both punishing rain and unrelenting heat. But how does that perception stack up with the data?
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Trial scheduled for semi-truck driver in fatal Interstate 71 crash

Trial scheduled for semi-truck driver in fatal Interstate 71 crash

Modou Fall Ngom faces trial Sept. 22 for an April crash on Interstate 71 that killed a family of three.
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Whitehall appoints outside counsel to probe potential state law violation

Whitehall appoints outside counsel to probe potential state law violation

Four Whitehall City Council members face a probe over whether they violated Ohio's Open Meetings Act.
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JD Vance says give Republicans another chance? Is he right, or have you had enough? | Poll

JD Vance says give Republicans another chance? Is he right, or have you had enough? | Poll

Do you agree with JD Vance? Should Republicans get another two years in control of Congress to do "amazing things"? Take our poll.
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The Little Brown Jug is a must-see Ohio event

The Little Brown Jug is a must-see Ohio event

The Little Brown Jug is a big deal in the world of harness racing and a big deal for fans of the event. The 81st running is slated for Sept. 24.
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Lost Lands music festival evacuated amid severe weather

Lost Lands music festival evacuated amid severe weather

Severe weather rolling through southern Licking County pushed Lost Lands organizers to evacuate the music festival at Legend Valley.
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Don't blame AI for the data center backlash in Ohio | Three Thoughts Column

Don't blame AI for the data center backlash in Ohio | Three Thoughts Column

Author Rick Platt argues that Ohio can embrace artificial intelligence while still questioning where data centers belong.
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Brown's grocery was the Big Bear in Columbus area and beyond for decades

Brown's grocery was the Big Bear in Columbus area and beyond for decades

Big Bear had more than 20 stores in Columbus, across Ohio and in West Virginia, when its parent company, Penn Traffic, began closing them in 2003-2004.
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From vaudeville to Broadway, Palace Theatre has evolved for 100 years

From vaudeville to Broadway, Palace Theatre has evolved for 100 years

The historic Palace Theatre is hitting the century mark this year! Celebrate with special events through early December.
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Vehicle drives through Schiller Park, hits historical marker

Vehicle drives through Schiller Park, hits historical marker

Friends of Schiller Park said police responded to the scene after a vehicle left the roadway and hit a historical marker.