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Firefighters rush to fully engulfed structure fire in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters responded Wednesday evening to a mobile home fire in the 37000 block of U.S. 50, where heavy smoke was visible as crews arrived on scene. The call was dispatched at approximately 5:30 p.m. Emergency responders reported significant smoke conditions upon arrival and began working to contain the blaze. It was […]
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Measles exposure reported at Columbus airport as Ohio cases rise
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio health officials are warning travelers about a potential measles exposure at John Glenn International Airport earlier this month as the state reports a rise in cases. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff announced that individuals may have been exposed to measles at the airport on Feb. 18 between 6 […]
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How many Americans live near toxic Superfund sites? New bill demands answers
WASHINGTON — A new bill introduced in Congress could finally put hard numbers behind a question that has lingered for decades: How many Americans are living in the shadow of toxic waste sites? Rep. Mike Lawler introduced H.R. 7595 on Feb. 17, a measure titled the “Superfund Area Facts and Exposure Act.” The proposal does […]
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Major barn fire draws multiple crews in Madison County
LONDON, Ohio — Multiple fire departments responded Wednesday afternoon to a working barn fire at a farm in Madison County. The call reporting the fire came in around noon at the property located at 3180 Davis Road SW, according to dispatch information. Officials said a large barn was engulfed in flames. It was not immediately […]
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Senate blocks DHS funding as partial shutdown drags on
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate again failed to advance legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, prolonging a partial government shutdown that has left key security agencies operating with limited resources for nearly two weeks. Senators voted 50-45 on a procedural motion to move forward with H.R. 7147, the House-passed Homeland Security […]
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Columbus woman accused of rigging hundreds of online auctions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus woman has been indicted on charges stemming from an alleged bid-rigging scheme that authorities say artificially inflated prices in online auctions. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that a Franklin County grand jury returned an indictment against Lindsay Klein, also known as Lindsay Leslie. She faces one count each of […]