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• High school football | Goin' Camping: More than a game at Beechcroft

  

  There was no break from temperatures in the high 80s with humidity that made clothes stick to skin like practice wrap inside what Beechcroft coaches call their office. Head coach Trevor White sat at a desk checking in straggler players. They were just reporting to training camp after getting physical examinations or getting an OK from Mom to play. “And where have you been?’’ he smiled to one player. >> Goin' Camping: Read the series The desk was 2 feet from an open garage door and a pract..

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• Health officials say diarrheal disease outbreak spreading

  

  Public-health officials are imploring area residents to obey a simple but crucial rule: If you're sick, stay out of the pool. Apparently, someone didn't get the memo. A diarrheal disease linked to swimming pools, splash pads and a water park is rapidly spreading across central Ohio, prompting public health officials Thursday to declare a community outbreak. At least 107 cases of cryptosporidiosis have been reported so far this year in Columbus and Franklin and Delaware counties — more cases tha..

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• Columbus Castings' auction results point to permanent shutdown ...

  

  There have been no official updates on the status of Columbus Castings, but people close to the company say they have been told that the highest bidder at an auction for the South Side foundry is a company that does not intend to reopen the business. The auction took place on Tuesday, but a winner was not declared that day. That leaves open the possibility that the situation could change, sources said. Columbus Castings' owners would need to agree to the winning bid and submit it to a Delaware ..

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• Rob Portman, Ted Strickland hit with questionable attacks over their ...

  

  COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Democratic Party and Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman's campaign are trading questionable claims about private-sector work done by Portman and Democratic rival Ted Strickland. Ohio Democrats have renewed attacks against the Republican incumbent that insinuate -- incorrectly -- that he worked for former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier while at a Washington, D.C. law firm in the 1980s. Portman's campaign shot back with a disputed allegation that Stricklan..

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• Swimmer Simone Manuel makes history at Rio Olympics

  

  Simone Manuel leaned her head into her hands and cried when she recognized her historic achievement.With her victory in the 100-meter freestyle, she became the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming.The 20-year-old Manuel upset world-record holder Cate Campbell of Australia and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada at the Rio Games on Thursday night."I hope that I can be an inspiration to others, so this medal is for the people who come behind me and get into the spor..

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• Cushman & Wakefield's McGarity handing reins to new managing ...

  

  “I'm delighted that Paul will be leading the Columbus team,” McGarity said in a press release. “He brings a wealth of both industry and company knowledge to ...

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• Ohio State football | New wave of safeties ready for their shot

  

  For two years, the backup safeties watched, prepared and waited. Now it’s their turn. Vonn Bell and Tyvis Powell, both multi-year starters, left Ohio State for the NFL with eligibility remaining. Bell and Powell secured their Buckeye legacies with big play after big play the past two seasons. For those expecting a drop-off after their departures, the players waiting to take their place have a message. >> Follow BuckeyeXtra on Facebook and Twitter “A lot of people think we’re not going to be jus..

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• Worst drought conditions in more than 4 years in Ohio

  

  COLUMBUS (WCMH) –  The latest Drought Monitor came out Thursday morning, and as expected, conditions are worse in Ohio than a week ago.  Well needed rain this week could put an end to this slide though. For reference, the majority of our rainfall this week has not been included in this latest drought monitor.  The Monitor is measured through Tuesday morning, and then released on Thursday morning. Below is the latest drought monitor: Notice now, we have roughly 15% of the state in a “Severe Dro..

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