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Boots, Bourbon and Biscuits event supports youth legal aid

Boots, Bourbon and Biscuits event supports youth legal aid

The annual brunch supports legal advocacy for children and young adults across Kentucky and Ohio.
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Franklin County vehicle title fees set to increase on Sept. 1

Franklin County vehicle title fees set to increase on Sept. 1

Franklin County residents will pay more for vehicle titles starting Sept. 1 as fees rise from $18 to $23.
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Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio

Flood warnings remain in effect in parts of central Ohio after overnight storms brought heavy rain and tornado threats.
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State Deploys Resources to Address Flooding in Ohio Counties

State Deploys Resources to Address Flooding in Ohio Counties

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has mobilized state resources to assist local first responders in Perry, Muskingum, and Morgan counties following significant rainfall and the potential for additional storms. The region has experienced repeated rain events over the past week, leading to localized flooding and infrastructure challenges. State crews, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol and National Guard members, are actively involved in traffic control, debris removal, sandbagging, and food distribution efforts to mitigate the impact of the flooding. The response aims to support affected communities and ensure public safety as the situation evolves. (Source time: 2026-08-17T00:11:13.111000+00:00)
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OpenAI commits to massive buildout of Pike County data center campus.

OpenAI commits to massive buildout of Pike County data center campus.

Japanese-owned SB Energy, U.S. Department of Energy and Calif.-based Nvidia will partner with Open AI, a leader in artificial intelligence development.
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Severe Flooding Impacts Eastern Corn Belt Amid Heavy Rains

Severe Flooding Impacts Eastern Corn Belt Amid Heavy Rains

The eastern Corn Belt has experienced significant flooding following a week of record rainfall, according to a report by World Weather Inc. (ProFarmer, 2026-08-17). Over the weekend, central Illinois and west-central Indiana received 3 to more than 5 inches of rain, with Doppler radar indicating localized totals of 5 to 7 inches. Lighter rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated totals exceeding 3 inches, was reported from southern Iowa and northern Missouri to Ohio and West Virginia. Cumulative rainfall over the past seven days reached 5 to more than 10 inches in many areas, exacerbating flooding concerns. The heavy rains have raised alarms about potential damage to soybean crops, particularly due to mold, mildew, and crop yellowing in the most severely affected areas.
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Architectural Digest Names Put-in-Bay Ohio's Prettiest Town

Architectural Digest Names Put-in-Bay Ohio's Prettiest Town

Architectural Digest Names Put-in-Bay Ohio's Prettiest Town
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Suspect in Genoa Twp. officer-involved shooting died by suicide, video shows

Suspect in Genoa Twp. officer-involved shooting died by suicide, video shows

A sexual assault suspect whom police were about to arrest died by suicide at the scene, according to Genoa Township police.
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Ohio's August rainfall far exceeds normal as unusual pattern lingers

Ohio's August rainfall far exceeds normal as unusual pattern lingers

An unusual weather pattern has funneled moisture into Ohio for weeks, making this one of Columbus' wettest starts to August on record.
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Flood watch issued for central Ohio after storms, 'damaging winds' forecast

Flood watch issued for central Ohio after storms, 'damaging winds' forecast

Central Ohio is under a flood watch through the morning of Aug. 16 as heavy rain and severe storms threaten the region again.
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Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says

Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Nvidia is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary developing a massive planned Ohio data center project for OpenAI, the Information reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
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Flood Relief Efforts Underway in Zanesville, Ohio

Flood Relief Efforts Underway in Zanesville, Ohio

The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Team, based in Nashville, has delivered a 53-foot trailer filled with essential supplies to the Norval Park Church of Christ in Zanesville, Ohio. This effort is aimed at supporting residents of Perry and Muskingum Counties who have been affected by recent flooding in the area. The supplies, which include water, cleaning materials, blankets, clothing, and food, were dispatched within 24 hours of a request for assistance. Local church leaders emphasized the importance of community support and their commitment to helping those in need during this challenging time. The relief efforts are part of a broader initiative to assist flood victims in the region.