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Art of Illusion Fundraiser to Benefit the Dairy Barn Arts Center Feb. 10
The Dairy Barn Arts Center is partnering with Roger Wells of Attractions Salon to bring you The Art of Illusion on February 10. This fun filled night will be emceed by Giles and Judy Piercy and feature the local talent of Aubree Riley. Audiences are in for a thrilling adventure witnessing this talented troop of… Read More

Columbus To Hire More Police Officers Amid High Crime Rates
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Columbus mayor says the city will hire an additional 30 police officers on top of already scheduled hires this year as Ohio’s biggest city struggles with record high homicide rates. The additional 30 officers announced Wednesday by Mayor Andrew Ginther would give the city about 100 new officers this year…. Read More

The Art of Storytelling: Chatting with Mark Dean
By: Emily Votaw
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Although he’s been a storyteller for most of his life, it was only in December of 2017 that local author Mark Dean released his first book, The Adventures of Coal and Andy: Charlie the Catfish. The book chronicles the adventures of Coal Coalson and Andy Anderson, two wily kids with time on their hands and lots of… Read More

The Force Premieres on Independent Lens Monday, January 22, 2018
The Force Premieres on Independent Lens Monday, January 22, 2018 on PBS Online Streaming Begins January 23 Inside Look at Oakland’s Embattled Police Department, Struggling to Rebuild Trust in One of America’s Most Violence-Plagued Cities At a powder keg moment in American policing, The Force presents a mesmerizing cinema vérité look deep inside the long-troubled… Read More

Former Renacci Running Mate Backs DeWine For Ohio Governor
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CINCINNATI (AP) – The former lieutenant governor candidate of U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci has decided which other Republican to endorse now that he’s ended his bid for Ohio governor. Cincinnati City Councilwoman Amy Murray endorsed Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine Tuesday over GOP Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor. Murray’s decision comes after Renacci announced last week… Read More

GOP lawmaker advances effort to oust O’Neill from high court
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A legislative effort to remove Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O’Neill from the bench over his decision to run for governor has reached the next stage. Rep. Niraj Antani, a Miamisburg Republican, filed paperwork to initiate the process in November. The waiting period elapsed Tuesday and his resolution was formally introduced…. Read More

Ohio Wildlife Division To Introduce New K-9 Program
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – State officials say Ohio’s Division of Wildlife is joining more than 20 states in adopting a wildlife K-9 program. One wildlife officer from each of Ohio’s five wildlife districts will become handlers of K-9s in the program. The dogs are trained to detect hidden wild game and other non-game scents like… Read More

Kentucky AG: Unit To Focus On Investigating Sexual Assault Cold Cases
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s attorney general has created a new unit in his office that will focus on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cold cases. Andy Beshear says the new unit is funded by a $3 million federal Justice Department grant. The attorney general says the unit will include a victim advocate, investigator and… Read More

20 Ways to Fight Tyranny In the USA in Book by Historian & Holocaust Expert
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by news daily pouring out of Washington D.C. and the White House that you find confusing, depressing or just plain outrageous? Do you think that our democracy is in jeopardy by threats being made by the President and other governmental officials against free speech and civil liberties? Do you begin… Read More