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Massive AI data center complex eyes buyouts, 'record speed' in southern Ohio

Massive AI data center complex eyes buyouts, 'record speed' in southern Ohio

As SB Energy's co-CEO touted the scope of the PORTS-Pike Energy Center in Piketon, residents were curious about buyouts and environmental impact.
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Ohio nonprofit launches program to save more dogs

Ohio nonprofit launches program to save more dogs

Gigi's is using a $2 million grant to provide transport vans and stress-reduction training to more shelters.
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Columbus saw its 2nd-rainiest August amid tornadoes and flooding

Columbus saw its 2nd-rainiest August amid tornadoes and flooding

Central Ohio faced a brutal August with five tornadoes, record rainfall and flooding that led to many rescues.
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After 35 years on the bench, Perry County's first female judge is retiring

After 35 years on the bench, Perry County's first female judge is retiring

Perry County juvenile-probate Judge Luann Cooperrider hopes to continue her passion for biking and community service in retirement.
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With September comes the opening of hunting seasons in Ohio

With September comes the opening of hunting seasons in Ohio

Those with a taste for waylaying squirrels may legally take six each day from Sept. 1 through Jan. 31.
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Columbus senior citizens are making history through competitive gaming

Columbus senior citizens are making history through competitive gaming

Columbus senior citizens will represent the U.S. while playing Rocket League at the Global Esports Games, where they will face Senior Team Belgium.
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Sen. Jon Husted says relatives of Ohio family in NRSC ad 'suffered enough'

Sen. Jon Husted says relatives of Ohio family in NRSC ad 'suffered enough'

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted urged the NRSC to pull an attack ad featuring a dead Ohio family, but said the ad's broader point still matters.
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Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

Teen shot at after holding man hostage, stealing his car, police say

The 16-year-old is in police custody after the odd series of events that started when they tried to arrest him on suspicion of burglary.
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See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

See if police tracked your car with Flock using new USA Today database

USA TODAY exposed troubling Flock camera search patterns across the country. Flock now blocks release of the data that made it possible.
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Caterpillars are the unsung heroes of nature

Caterpillars are the unsung heroes of nature

Often overlooked, caterpillars are a crucial food source for birds and bears that keep our forests thriving.
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Healthcare is difference between recovery, relapse for ex-inmates. I know firsthand | Opinion

Healthcare is difference between recovery, relapse for ex-inmates. I know firsthand | Opinion

Before my release from prison, I took used a Medicaid waiver that helped give me the foundation to thrive. That's now being threatened.
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Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 2 games in Columbus area

Ohio high school football takeaways from Week 2 games in Columbus area

What happened in Week 2 of the 2025 OHSAA football season in the Columbus area? Read our takeaways.