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Ohio’s Second Casino Almost Ready For Opening

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The Hollywood Casino in Toledo will open in just over a week, but developers will be giving the media a preview of the $320 million casino on Monday.
8:46AM
May
21, 2012

The Hollywood Casino in Toledo will open in just over a week, but developers will be giving the media a preview of the $320 million casino on Monday.

Can’t Find A Food Truck? Franklinton Creates A Spot

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The food truck Ajumama serves several different kinds of authentic Korean street food. Ajumama is one of the many food trucks found at the Dinin' Hall in Franklinton.
7:15AM
May
21, 2012

Columbus now has an estimated one-hundred food trucks or carts scattered around town. And while parking lot diners love the food, finding a food truck on any given day …and finding a place to eat can be a problem. But now, following the lead of other cities–Columbus has at least one hub for mobile eateries.

Ohio Unemployment Rate Continues Downward Slide

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Ohio's unemployment went down a tenth of a percent in April, even though employers reported having 3,400 fewer employees.
11:54AM
May
18, 2012

The jobless rate slid from 7.5 to 7.4 percent in April, even though businesses reported 3,400 fewer workers.

U.S. Senate Race Getting Ugly Earler Than Usual

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Negative ads funded by both the campaigns and unaffiliated "super PACs" have inundated Ohio airwaves.
8:31AM
May
18, 2012

Both candidates are doing their best to promote their positive ads and downplay negative ads from their campaigns and unaffiliated Super PACs.

Former Charter School Treasurer Charged With Embezzlement

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The U.S. Attorney's Office accused Carl Shye, Jr. of overpaying himself with hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funds intended for use at several charter schools.
11:22AM
May
17, 2012

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged New Albany resident Carl Shye, Jr. with embezzling more than $470,000 between 2005 and 2011.

Ohio To Cash In On Sketchers Settlement

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The settlement resolves claims that Sketchers exaggerated the benefits of its Shape-ups and other "rocker bottom" shoes.
7:46AM
May 17, 2012

The $50 million settlement resolves resolve claims that the shoe company overstated weight-loss benefits in advertisements for its “tone-up” shoes.

Drilling Rules Clear Senate, Still Criticized By Environmentalists

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One of the may natural gas drilling wells that have sprung up around the Midwest and Great Lakes regions in recent years.
11:26AM
May
16, 2012

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

Commentary: End Of Horse Racing Offers Grove City Options

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Grove City
11:06AM
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.

Abercrombie Sales, Profits Tumble In First Quarter

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The company says existing store sales, a key indicator of economic health, slid five percent in the first quarter of 2012.
10:40AM
May
16, 2012

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

Columbus Lands 160 Jobs At New Credit Card Data Center

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Gov. John Kasich talks with Carlos Minetti, an executive vice president at Discover Financial Services.
7:52AM
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.