Saturday, February 6, 2016

Homeowner seeks to move property from Columbus to Westerville ... and other top stories.

  • Homeowner seeks to move property from Columbus to Westerville ...

    Homeowner seeks to move property from Columbus to Westerville ...
    Columbus City Schools wants to keep it, and Westerville City Schools won't take it. But the Ohio Board of Education still voted unanimously last month to transfer one house in a North Side subdivision from the Columbus City Schools to the Westerville district, which borders the home's backyard. Kevin Kinlin, who purchased the 1820-square-foot split-level at 2820 Serene Place with his wife, Pamela, in 2004, told the board he's concerned about the quality of Columbus schools and prefers “ that hi..
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  • States taking action to keep guns out of abusers' hands

    States taking action to keep guns out of abusers' hands
    IOWA CITY, Iowa รข€” More than a dozen states have strengthened laws over the past two years to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers, a rare area of consensus in the nation's highly polarized debate over guns. Lawmakers and governors of both parties have supported bills stripping gun rights from those who have been convicted of domestic-violence-related crimes or are subject to protective orders. The measures have been backed by victims' advocates, law-enforcement groups and gun-co..
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  • Wedding at the museum: Columbus attractions seek to host special ...

    Wedding at the museum: Columbus attractions seek to host special ...
    At the Columbus Weddings Show at the Greater Columbus Convention Center last month, you could find booths from expected participants like formal-wear retailers, caterers and banquet halls. There also was the unexpected. Alongside them were representatives from venues usually associated with a family outing, places like Columbus' award-winning COSI science museum and the nationally-known Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. These types of cultural and visitor attractions are stepping up efforts to attract..
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  • NFL | Troubles mount for Manziel

    NFL | Troubles mount for Manziel
    CLEVELAND — With Johnny Manziel’s professional career in doubt and his personal life crumbling, his father fears for the troubled quarterback’s safety. Manziel is facing a criminal investigation by police after allegations that he hit his former girlfriend last weekend in Texas. He was dropped by his agent Friday, was ordered this week to stay away from his former girlfriend for two years and will be released by the Cleveland Browns next month after two tumultuous seasons. “I truly believe if t..
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  • NFL | Goodell pitches new rule for multiple personal fouls

    NFL | Goodell pitches new rule for multiple personal fouls
    SAN FRANCISCO — Call it the Odell Beckham Jr. Rule. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is pushing to require the ejection of any player who is flagged for two personal fouls in a game. “We should take that out of the hands of the officials when it gets to that point. They will obviously have to throw the flag, but when they do, we will look to see if we can reach an agreement on the conditions for which (a player would) be ejected,” Goodell said Friday at his annual state-of-the-league news confere..
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  • With controversy behind them, Cleveland Police recruits are well ...

    With controversy behind them, Cleveland Police recruits are well ...
    With controversy behind them, Cleveland Police recruits are well into Columbus training The first class of Cleveland Police Cadets to receive training from the Ohio State Highway Patrol is almost half-way through that training. Brandon Simmons 12:23 AM. EST February 06, 2016 COLUMBUS -- The first class of Cleveland Police Cadets to be trained by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is now well into the rigors of the 16 week program.  The  recruits left for Columbus on back on Decemb..
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  • Ohio ties for 10th in employment index

    Ohio ties for 10th in employment index
    Ohio tied for 10th nationally in a job-creation survey covering 2015, its best showing in the eight-year history of the index. The Gallup index is based on a survey of workers throughout the year who are asked whether their company is adding to or reducing the size of its workforce. In the case of Ohio, 44 percent of workers say their firms were expanding and hiring while 11 percent said their companies were letting people go. The difference between those two percentages produces an index score..
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  • Communities look to adapt as more seniors going strong past age 100

    Communities look to adapt as more seniors going strong past age 100
    The number of Americans living to age 100 and older has surged nearly 44 percent since 2000, and they're poised to win over the nation's imaginations and hearts with their spunkiness, wisdom and can-do-attitudes, many experts say. "I've loved every one that I have met, and it's been such a privilege to serve them," said Dr. Marian Schuda, a geriatric physician and medical director of OhioHealth's Gerlach Center for Senior Health. Centenarians and the wave of younger Baby Boomers following in th..
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  • NBA roundup | Cavaliers fall to Bradley's buzzer-beater for Celtics

    NBA roundup | Cavaliers fall to Bradley's buzzer-beater for Celtics
    CLEVELAND — Avery Bradley made a corner jumper at the horn to give the Boston Celtics a stunning 104-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Bradley’s shot from just in front of Boston’s bench dropped through as the final second ticked off the clock, giving the Celtics their eighth win in nine games. Boston trailed by five with 18 seconds left before Celtics forward Jae Crowder made a 3-pointer — his only basket — and Evan Turner scored on a layup while being fouled by J.R. Smith ..
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  • ID theft complaints continue to rise

    ID theft complaints continue to rise
    Identity theft is an increasing problem for Ohioans, judging by complaints received by the Ohio attorney general's office. The annual consumer-complaint list from Attorney General Mike DeWine's office shows 1,670 complaints last year regarding identity theft, about 300 more than in 2014, when that category made the list for the first time. "It's a growing concern for many people. A lot of people have been affected by identity theft one way or another," said Kate Hanson, a DeWine spokeswoman. Co..
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IRS crackdown seeks deterrence with tax-time prosecutions .CCS continues to lead English language learning .
Browns release statement on Johnny Manziel's future in Cleveland .Charters still lag Ohio's urban districts in student performance .

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