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Shannon Hardin must be kidding? He's an insider and hasn't fought like 'hell' | Letters

Shannon Hardin must be kidding? He's an insider and hasn't fought like 'hell' | Letters

Letters: More like Lake Stupid. Ohio isn't serious about education. Amy Acton is among the best. I panic every month. Shannon Hardin, the insider.
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Flock camera legislation to be presented to Columbus City Council

Flock camera legislation to be presented to Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council safety chair plans action on Flock cameras by end of September as support for the technology erodes and mayor adds safeguards.
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Columbus launches nurse line to handle nonemergency 911 medical calls

Columbus launches nurse line to handle nonemergency 911 medical calls

The nurse line is designed to redistribute nonemergency medical calls and free up city ambulances and first responders.
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Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's mad dash to the political center is putting Ohioans at risk.
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Heat advisory issued for central Ohio as temperatures, humidity rise

Heat advisory issued for central Ohio as temperatures, humidity rise

The heat advisory will go into effect at 2 p.m. Sept. 1 and expire at 11 p.m. Sept. 2. The heat index is also expected to hit 100 degrees on Sept. 3.
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Columbus taps debt fund, windfall to close $18M budget gap as safety OT soars

Columbus taps debt fund, windfall to close $18M budget gap as safety OT soars

Hardin continues to condemn Ginther's handling of Columbus finances after city uses a debt service fund and a windfall to erase an $18M deficit.
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Columbus LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants ready for Gay Softball World Series

Columbus LGBTQ+ bars, restaurants ready for Gay Softball World Series

It's a sporting event — and a weeklong party. The Gay Softball World Series is returning to Columbus.
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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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Does Ohio State really have the best fans in the land?

Does Ohio State really have the best fans in the land?

Readers give their thoughts on Ohio State football, the Columbus Crew, golf and other topics.
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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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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.
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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.