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Afroman Sues Officer Who Raided His Home, Sued Him, and Lost

Afroman Sues Officer Who Raided His Home, Sued Him, and Lost

Musician accuses Brian Newland of malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and more
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Monica Smith, Stark County Resident and OSU Alumna, Passes Away at 51

Monica Smith, Stark County Resident and OSU Alumna, Passes Away at 51

Monica E. (Bossart) Smith, a lifelong resident of Stark County, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 51 following an extended illness. A graduate of Central Catholic High School and The Ohio State University, Smith earned a degree in Human Development & Family Science and worked at Stark County Child & Family Services. She was actively involved in her community, volunteering at local schools and being a member of North Canton St. Paul Catholic Church. Smith was also a passionate sports fan, particularly of the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State University football. She is survived by her husband, Michael Smith, and their three sons.
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USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Columbus favorite made the list

USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Columbus favorite made the list

USA TODAY Network food journalists around the country named 38 of the best bars in the U.S., including this one in Columbus.
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Jerome Township trustees select new investigator for fire chief case

Jerome Township trustees select new investigator for fire chief case

The Jerome Township Board of Trustees chose a new investigator to look into alleged misconduct by township Fire Chief Douglas Stewart.
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Kansas Attorney General Challenges Conversion Therapy Bans in Three Cities

Kansas Attorney General Challenges Conversion Therapy Bans in Three Cities

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has requested that the cities of Lawrence, Prairie Village, and Roeland Park repeal their bans on conversion therapy for minors. This follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that deemed such bans a violation of the First Amendment. Conversion therapy, aimed at changing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, is banned in 27 states and has been discredited by major medical associations. Kobach's letters to the cities demand a response within 60 days, indicating whether they will nullify their bans. The Supreme Court's ruling in Chiles v. Salazar found that a similar ban in Colorado violated free speech rights.
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ACLU and Advocacy Groups Support Disney in FCC Dispute Over Broadcast Licenses

ACLU and Advocacy Groups Support Disney in FCC Dispute Over Broadcast Licenses

A coalition of 22 advocacy organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Coalition Against Censorship, has expressed support for Walt Disney Co. in its ongoing conflict with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has ordered Disney to file for early renewals of eight of its broadcast licenses, a move Disney claims is unlawful and unconstitutional. The dispute has intensified as the FCC investigates whether Disney's program 'The View' violated equal-time election laws. The advocacy groups have urged Disney to defend its First Amendment rights, emphasizing the importance of press freedom in a democratic society.
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ACLU, National Coalition Against Censorship and 20 Other Groups Line Up to Support Disney in Tangle With FCC

ACLU, National Coalition Against Censorship and 20 Other Groups Line Up to Support Disney in Tangle With FCC

A consortium of 22 different advocacy organizations are lining up to support Walt Disney Co. as it continues to tangle with the Federal Communications Commission. “We urge you to continue to defend and exercise your First Amendment rights, so that we can all continue to exercise ours,” reads the letter, addressed to Disney CEO Josh […]
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Did Ohio fail 16 Siders children? DeWine says review will tell

Did Ohio fail 16 Siders children? DeWine says review will tell

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, whose career focus has been on kids, says it's too soon to know if the government failed the 16 Siders children.
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ACLU and Advocacy Groups Support Disney in FCC Dispute Over First Amendment Rights

ACLU and Advocacy Groups Support Disney in FCC Dispute Over First Amendment Rights

ACLU and Advocacy Groups Support Disney in FCC Dispute Over First Amendment Rights
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Ohio State Fair butter cow theme unveiled, honoring America 250

Ohio State Fair butter cow theme unveiled, honoring America 250

This year's butter cow theme at the Ohio State Fair puts a spotlight on America 250.
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DeWine wants $1B workers' comp payout for Ohio employers

DeWine wants $1B workers' comp payout for Ohio employers

Ohio employers could soon be getting $1 billion from the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.