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Southern Ohio Man Admits to Buying Native American Remains
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JACKSON, Ohio (AP) – A southern Ohio man admitted to purchasing the remains of eight Native Americans reportedly stolen from a Jackson County farm. The Columbus Dispatch reports 56-year-old Mark Beatty pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking Native American remains Wednesday. Beatty is one of the few cases criminally prosecuted as part of the… Read More
Ohio Authorities Raid 6 Locations in Illegal Casino Probe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say they raided six locations in several Ohio counties as part of an illegal casino investigation. Ohio’s Casino Control Commission said Wednesday it served search warrants to four businesses and two residences after receiving a complaint that a Galloway business was operating machines that paid out cash prizes in violation… Read More
Dewine: About 8K Rape Kits Tested for DNA Matches
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The state’s forensic scientists have tested more than 8,000 rape kits submitted by law enforcement agencies around Ohio to check for possible DNA matches. Just over 10,000 kits have been submitted as part of an effort that began in 2011 to check previously untested kits for evidence. Of those kits, roughly… Read More
Ohio Parole Board Urges No Clemency for Jailed GOP Donor
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s parole board is urging Gov. John Kasich to turn down a clemency request from a former coin dealer who raised money for Ohio Republicans before being convicted in a state investment scandal. Tom Noe is serving an 18-year prison term and isn’t due to be released for another 11 years…. Read More
Cincinnati City Council Suspends Off-Campus Patrols
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Cincinnati City Council has unanimously voted to formally suspend University of Cincinnati Police’s off-campus patrols. Councilman Christopher Smitherman tells The Cincinnati Enquirer that university police can still go off-campus, still do their walking patrol and still make incoming students feel safe. Smitherman says Wednesday’s vote puts the city’s current agreement with university… Read More
Stuart’s to Welcome Grammy-Winner Keb’ Mo’ Aug. 11
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville will host three-time Grammy winner and roots-music storyteller Keb’ Mo’ for an evening of music. Over the past two decades, Keb’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through his live and studio performances. His songs have been recorded by B.B. King, Buddy Guy,… Read More