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Officer Indicted on Murder Charge in Shooting Death of Motorist
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A University of Cincinnati police officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front license plate has been indicted on murder charges. Hamilton County’s prosecutor says Wednesday that the grand jury indicted Officer Ray Tensing on a charge of murder in the shooting of 43-year-old Samuel DuBose. Prosecutor… Read More

Spike in W. Va. Syphilis Cases Under Investigation
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Health officials are investigating a spike in syphilis cases in West Virginia. Data posted on the Department of Health and Human Resources’ website show the number of early syphilis cases jumped from 10 in 2010 to 62 in 2014. Early syphilis includes primary, secondary and early latent stages of infection. Dr…. Read More

Ohio Elections Chief Opens Investigation into Pot Petitions
By: Associated PressBy: Julie Carr Smyth
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s elections chief named a special investigator on Wednesday to review what he calls “significant disparities” in a marijuana legalization group’s ballot petitions and said he is subpoenaing the campaign’s director. The announcement by Secretary of State Jon Husted is the latest show of force by the state’s Republican powerbrokers against… Read More

Great Gig in the Sky: OU Alum Joins Roger Waters for Historic Newport Set
By: Josh Antonuccio
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Last weekend, the Newport Folk Festival celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s legendary electric performance in 1965. To commemorate this historic moment, organizer Jay Sweet put together a weekend of music featuring legends, mainstays and up-and-coming artists from the folk and rock genres. The event included a star-studded tribute to Bob Dylan (including Dawes,… Read More

Council Hears Concerns On Pool Plan
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Several Athens residents and pool users urged Athens City Council on Monday to take its time in finalizing a design for a new outdoor pool, and they also advocated for an indoor aquatic center. Last November, city voters approved a 20-year income tax levy for the city’s Arts, Parks and Recreation Department for the replacement… Read More