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Planned Parenthood Pushes Back Against Ohio Bill

By | May 16, 2012

Advocates for Planned Parenthood centers in Ohio have packed a legislative hearing to show opposition to a measure that would send them to the back of the line to receive family planning money.

Road Trip: Bird Watching Along Lake Erie

This travel season we’re taking you on a series of road trips that make up “The New Ohio Guide.” This week we head to the shores of Lake Erie for some of the world’s best bird watching.

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Drilling Rules Clear Senate, Still Criticized By Environmentalists

By | May 16, 2012

The plan would beef up reporting requirements for drillers, but critics say the proposal is still far too weak.

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Commentary: End Of Horse Racing Offers Grove City Options

By | May 16, 2012

In March Penn National Gaming announced plans to move Grove City’s Beulah Park horse racing to Youngstown. The move will reduce competition for Penn National’s West-side casino project. WOSU Commentator Stacia Kock says the decision to move the horse track affects more than just the casino.

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Abercrombie Sales, Profits Tumble In First Quarter

By | May 16, 2012

The New Albany-based retailer reports down profits and shrinking sales at existing stores in the first quarter of 2012.

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Columbus Lands 160 Jobs At New Credit Card Data Center

By | May 16, 2012

Gov. John Kasich touts tough negotiations and tax breaks in helping keep Discover from taking the jobs to Arizona or South Carolina.

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Second Child Dies From Motorbike Accident

By | May 16, 2012

Police say Gabryale Campbell, 9, died at Children’s Hospital from injuries sustained last week when the motorbike she was riding on pulled into a street and was struck by a pickup truck.

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Columbus Gains Jobs, Unemployment Climbs

By | May 15, 2012

A new report on Central Ohio’s economy shows the region gained more than 9,000 jobs in early 2012. The group, Columbus 2020, says despite the additional jobs the region’s unemployment rate increased from 6.8% to 7% percent as more discouraged workers give up their job search.

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Gay Marriage Debate “Louder Than Ever” Among African Americans

By | May 15, 2012

African American pastors, activists, and academics continue to wrestle with the complicated subject of gay marriage and the President’s newly-announced stance.

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Ohio Senate Wants Welfare Tied To Clean Drug Tests

By | May 15, 2012

The Republican-controlled Ohio Senate is nearing approval of a pilot program that would tie welfare benefits to clean drug tests.

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Statewide Texting Ban, Teen Rules Sent To Governor Kasich

By | May 15, 2012

Ohio teens could not use cellphones or other electronic devices while driving under a bill sent Tuesday to the governor.