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US Marshals find 79 missing Ohio kids in 'Operation Meridian'

US Marshals find 79 missing Ohio kids in 'Operation Meridian'

The kids ranged in age from 6 to 17. They were considered endangered and some were victims of sex trafficking, abuse or neglect
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Coroner identifies man killed in North Linden house fire

Coroner identifies man killed in North Linden house fire

Gregory Frasure, 71, died in a fire on the 1500 block of Aberdeen Avenue Sept. 5. The fire department said hoarding conditions delayed his rescue
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Homeless shelter cuts averted after Franklin County restores some funding

Homeless shelter cuts averted after Franklin County restores some funding

After months without a funding commitment, Franklin County commissioners approved more money to avert steep homeless shelter cuts.
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Fairfield County fiery crash and Columbus motorcycle crash turn deadly

Fairfield County fiery crash and Columbus motorcycle crash turn deadly

A fiery crash in Fairfield County left a 23-year-old dead, and an animal encounter in a Columbus roadway caused a motorcycle driver to lose control.
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Our mayor and city council love criminals. Flock pause an outrage | Letters

Our mayor and city council love criminals. Flock pause an outrage | Letters

Letters: Columbus voters might as well have elected criminals. Ramaswamy can't tell the truth. Husted doesn't care who he hurts.
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Laurel Man Dies After Late-Night Shooting Following Argument Over Electric Bike

Laurel Man Dies After Late-Night Shooting Following Argument Over Electric Bike

A 43-year-old Laurel man was fatally shot on Ferrell Street and Rose Avenue in Laurel, Mississippi, on a recent Saturday night. The Laurel Police Department received a call reporting shots fired just before midnight. Chief Earl Reed confirmed that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the South Central Regional Medical Center, where he underwent surgery but ultimately died from his injuries. Authorities have identified several suspects in connection with the shooting. One suspect, Eric Drummond, has been taken into custody. According to Chief Reed, the incident stemmed from an argument that began after the suspect allegedly took the victim's electric bike.
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Gender Road during storm

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Gender Road during storm

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on Gender Road in southeast Columbus early Sept. 5 during heavy rain.
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GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

GLP-1 drug costs are soaring. How are central Ohio governments coping?

Local municipalities and school districts are grappling with pressures of rising costs associated with increased use of weight loss drugs.
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US Marshals find 79 missing Ohio kids in 'Operation Meridian'

US Marshals find 79 missing Ohio kids in 'Operation Meridian'

The kids ranged in age from 6 to 17. They were considered endangered and some were victims of sex trafficking, abuse or neglect
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Woman Arrested in Dayton Stabbing Incident, Man Hospitalized with Chest Wounds

Woman Arrested in Dayton Stabbing Incident, Man Hospitalized with Chest Wounds

A woman has been taken into custody following an early morning stabbing in Dayton, Ohio. Police responded to the 3900 block of Cornell Woods Drive around 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found a man with cuts to his chest and a woman who was reportedly still threatening him. The injured man was transported to a local hospital where he received stitches for his wounds. The woman, identified as Aurian Martin, was subsequently arrested at the scene at approximately 6:00 a.m. She has been booked on felony charges of felonious assault and domestic violence/injury. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
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One Fatality Reported in North Linden House Fire, Investigation Underway in Columbus, Ohio

One Fatality Reported in North Linden House Fire, Investigation Underway in Columbus, Ohio

One individual has died following a house fire that occurred in the North Linden area of Columbus, Ohio. Emergency crews responded to the incident in the 1500 block of Aberdeen Avenue just before 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. While one fatality has been confirmed, no other injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. Investigators are currently on the scene to determine the cause and origin of the fire. The area remains active as authorities conduct their assessment and gather evidence related to the tragic event. Further details regarding the victim or the circumstances leading to the fire have not yet been released by officials.
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Akron Police Investigate Unidentified Body Found in Summit Lake

Akron Police Investigate Unidentified Body Found in Summit Lake

The Akron Police Department and the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office are currently investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered in Summit Lake. A fisherman found the body in the lake at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Friday. Emergency personnel from the Akron Fire and Police Departments responded to the scene. The victim was recovered from the lake and pronounced dead at 5:30 p.m. by the medical examiner’s office. Details surrounding the circumstances of the man's death and how he came to be in the lake have not yet been released. Authorities have not provided any information regarding the identity of the deceased or potential causes of death. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.