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Child abuse case heads to jury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:59 GMT

A jury is now trying to decide whether Vonda Ferguson is guilty of beating, abusing, and raping her five adopted children.

In Ohio, 'storms' must be snowier

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:14:35 GMT

Weather service meteorologist Mary Jo Parker in Wilmington says the agency wants to save the storm designation for winter weather that could produce life-threatening conditions.

College athletes outperform in class

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:48 GMT

The NCAA's latest graduation numbers show nearly four out of five student-athletes earn their diplomas on time, an all-time high, and federal statistics show athletes are still more likely to graduate on time than other students.

Ohio unemployment rises to 10.5 percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:54 GMT

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday that joblessness increased despite slightly more hiring by both services and goods-producing businesses.

Alleged drug dealers rounded up

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:10:38 GMT

U.S Marshalls arrested 36 people on drug trafficking charges on Thursday morning. Most of them and were pulled out of bed and taken to jail, very early in the morning.

Ohio swine flu deaths now at 30

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:43:43 GMT

Health officials say the flu -- including swine flu -- peaked in Ohio in mid-October and has continued to decline. But state health director Dr. Alvin Jackson cautioned that flu activity often ebbs and flows and could easily flare up again.

Wilmington getting $4.4M for job help

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:22:36 GMT

The federal government has come through with an additional $4.4 million to help workers in southwest Ohio hurt by the relocation of DHL shipping operations.

New jobless benefit claims unchanged

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:26:57 GMT

The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week, while those continuing to claim benefits dipped.

Historic Hartman Rock Garden restored

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:24:16 GMT

The Kohler Foundation was funding the project to restore the historic Hartman Rock Garden to it's former glory.

Idle car could earn ticket

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:22:37 GMT

Beating the chill this winter, has some drivers breaking the law.

Police: Bell ringer robbed by ex-ringer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:08:01 GMT

Police said one of the theives was a former bell ringer who was just fired from the Salvation Army, for drug use.

Mother mourns after son shot by police

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:35:47 GMT

Phyllis Hills said she would have never called 911, if she had known her son was going to be shot by police. Police said, the suspect lunged at officers with a knife.

AAA: Ohio gas prices down 10 cents

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:02:55 GMT

Ohio's average gas price of $2.48 is steeper than a year ago, when the state's motorists were paying $1.88 a gallon for regular, on average.

Stand off ends with man in custody

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:13:14 GMT

A store clerk in an East Dayton convenience store and drive through was shot by a man wearing a ski mask. Police tracked the suspect to a home on Drummer Avenue.

Store clerk shot in East Dayton

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:49:18 GMT

A convenience store clerk was shot by a masked man, who entered the store and started harassing customers, according to witnesses.

Gas rates hit eight year low

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:31:25 GMT

Ohio's largest natural gas company says next month's rates will be the lowest for December in eight years.

Protesters speak out against turbines

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:05:32 GMT

Protesters were concerned about a sea of nearly 500-foot tall wind turbines taking root in their community.

United Way asks for one dollar a week

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:47:00 GMT

The United way was asking residents to pledge just one dollar a week, to help fund more than 55 charities that served their communities.

Ohio to change lethal injection method

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:54:15 GMT

Ohio on Friday became the first state to adopt a procedure for lethal injections that uses one drug, a method never before tried on U.S. inmates.

Clowning around for a cause

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:42 GMT

Mophe the clown is pedalling across the country to encourage people to donate gift cards to charity.

8th grader suspended for Bengals cut

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

A young Cincinnati Bengals fan has been penalized for clipping -- getting the football team's stripes and "B" insignia cut into his hair.

Saying thank you to area veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:22:53 GMT

Veterans said the best words they could hear from anyone was simply thank you.

Bedbugs widespread in Miami Valley

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:08:42 GMT

Pest control officials said bed bugs were great hitch hikers. They caution you to check your luggage when you unpack, after staying in a hotel.

Poll: Ohio gov.'s job approval slips

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:52 GMT

A poll finds Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's job approval rating has slipped and puts the Democrat even with Republican challenger John Kasich.

Ohio wants feds help to fight bedbugs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:44:44 GMT

The state Department of Agriculture has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption so Propoxur may be used to battle bedbugs in Ohio homes.

Child used as shield during knife fight

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:27:09 GMT

Merchant said Beal was backed-up against a wall, holding the boy, when she said, "you gonna use my son for a shield? You really gonna use my son to protect you."

Ten Commandments monument shattered

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:48:57 GMT

Police are looking for the hit and run driver who smashed the Ten Commandments monument.

Registry couldn't stop Ohio deaths

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:54:52 GMT

One of Ohio's foremost champions of tougher sexual predator laws conceded a certain futility to such efforts as body after body was removed last week from the Cleveland home of Anthony Sowell.

Slain Marine an Ohio native

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:54:53 GMT

A Marine killed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., has been identified as a Hamilton, Ohio, native.

Ohio follows national course standards

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:43 GMT

Ohio school officials say the state will be one of the first to follow strict new national curriculum standards being coordinated among 48 states.