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All General Motor's Ohio and Indiana manufacturing facilities will soon meet their electricity needs with 100 percent renewable energy, thanks to GM’s new purchase of 200 MW of wind power, it was announced on Wednesday.
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By AFP
Chicago -
The US state of Ohio ended its three-year moratorium on the death penalty Wednesday, using a new drug cocktail that included a controversial sedative to execute a convicted child murderer and rapist.
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By AFP
Cleveland -
Republican Governor John Kasich and Democrat Hillary Clinton were projected to win their party's Ohio presidential primaries on Tuesday.
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Sebring -
As if Flint wasn't enough, an Ohio village is now having a lead crisis of it's own.
Tests showed that Sebring's water had lead levels of 21 parts-per-billion, well over the EPA's limit of 15 parts-per-billion, reports CNN.
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Thornville -
Sports always foster intense competition, and fans are always trying to distract players on the opposite team. Few fans would think to stage a birth, however.
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Washington -
Several states have passed legislation to put and end to the use of tiny microbeads in beauty products, but now the rest of the nation is catching up. It's all part of an effort to keep the tiny plastic beads out of the ocean and our seafood.
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The E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens of customers who had eaten at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Oregon and Washington has now made its way to three more states.
This brings the total up to six states that have been affected.
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Middletown -
A boy who watched his mother fatally stab his father in the chest with a knife has written a letter to a judge asking him to to keep her behind bars.
Little Bradyn Takach, 10, was only four when he saw his mother, Shannon Smith, stab his dad to death.
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The changing of summer to fall, stirred a harvest of memories for this reporter. The sudden shift of summer heat to cool brisk air. And, the changing of leaves brought me to thoughts of college days.
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An Ohio judge ended court efforts to force chemotherapy on an Amish girl and formally freed her from court-ordered guardianship.The girl along with her parents had fled the country to Mexico to seek alternative treatment.
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The Aerosmith juggernaut just keeps on rolling and in 2015 the legendary five-piece from Boston, Massachusetts - America's most successful rock band - remain as busy as ever. Digital Journal spoke to their bass player, Mr. Sweet Emotion himself.
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Toledo -
Algae blooms in Lake Erie have become a common occurrence the past few years. The main cause is agricultural pollution, but putting the problem on Ohio's doorstep will not get the Lake cleaned up. It's going to take a concerted effort by several states.
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A series of proposals by pro-gun lawmakers in Ohio would expand gun rights in the state and eliminate the concealed carry permit.
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Lancaster -
A suspected botulism outbreak linked to a Ohio church potluck has killed one person and sickened at least 18 others, health officials said Wednesday.
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Wickliffe -
An 11-year-old Wickliffe, Ohio girl is being held on a murder charge in the beating death of a 2-month-old baby girl who was staying overnight with her and her mother.
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San Francisco -
To the delight of novelist, Martha Conway, her latest work, "Thieving Forest" was well-recieved at its launch book-signing and reading event at Booksmith bookshop in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury District this past Nov. 11.
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Cleveland -
A 12-year-old boy playing with a replica gun died Sunday after being shot by a Cleveland police officer responding to a 911 call about a person waving a gun in the park.
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San Francisco -
From the view of today's urban landscape its hard to imagine a swamp land once existed in a place like Ohio. Impressive cities like Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati say little about a rural past.
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Slade -
A camping trip almost turned deadly, after an unnamed Ohio resident plunged 60 feet over a precipice while sleepwalking.
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Toledo -
About 2 a.m. Saturday morning, officials in Toledo, Ohio issued a "do not drink" warning, declaring the city's water supply contaminated with the toxin microcystin. Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared a State of Emergency, allowing water to be brought in.
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Toledo -
The Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, shows the importance of the five Great Lakes in World War II, American Independence, commerce in the United States and throughout the world and recreation. Digital Journal took a tour of the museum.
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A mystery winner in northeastern Ohio still needs to claim the $124 million Powerball jackpot. The lottery player matched all six numbers from the draw held on July 9.
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Cleveland -
A man sentenced for inappropriate conduct with a minor collapsed and died outside of a courtroom in Ohio. His cause of death is not yet available leaving many to speculate on what could have happened.
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On Tuesday, a city health department spokesman, Jose Rodriguez, said that mumps cases at Ohio State University have grown to 28 cases. Rodriguez said all but one of those infected had received at least one dose of the mumps vaccine.
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Wheelersburg -
A 31-year-old mother, along with her own mother (52) and her boyfriend (44), have been arrested for the alleged extreme abuse of three children in their care. The child endangerment charges included beating, starvation and rape.
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Mechanicsburg -
An Ohio man was granted his final wish Friday, when his family carried out the motorcycle enthusiast's plans to be laid to rest astride his beloved 1967 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
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By AFP
Lucasville -
A US murderer struggled and gasped for air for at least 10 minutes as he was put to death in a prolonged execution using a controversial new drug cocktail, according to witnesses.
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Columbus -
A convicted murderer has been executed in the State of Ohio using a drug combination never used before in state executions.
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Cleveland -
One of the most heartwarming stories from this holiday season occurred shortly before Christmas, when a young boy in desperate need of a new wheelchair was given even more than he lost.
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Columbus -
Open enrollment is underway for Ohio employer-based health insurance and a growing number of employees are seeing their premiums soar.
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The lightning could be seen up in the clouds like a spectacular show.
Rob Moore says Romney event was mandatory screen capture
On Nov. 11, people gathered at Booksmith bookshop in San Francisco to listen to author Martha Conway read from her latest novel, "Thieving Forest." Courtesy of Martha Conway
Now on sale at San Francisco's Bookshop West Portal, 'Underground River' can also be purchased through author Martha Conway's web site. Courtesy of Martha Conway
The yearbook staff of Franciscan University for 1984. Courtesy of Franciscan University Yearbook 1984
A monumental statue of Jesus burned to the ground after being struck by lightning June 14, 2010. The 6-story statue stood outside a church in Ohio. Insurance companies are calling it an "act of God."
"Thieving Forest" is author Martha Conway's second novel. It was very well received on Nov. 11 at Booksmith bookshop in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury District. Courtesy of Martha Conway
Thomas Ondrey, The Plain Dealer
3 adults were arrested for the child endangerment and rape of 3 children. YouTube
Ariel Castro, a man convicted of kidnapping three women in Ohio. He committed suicide in his prison cell Police handout
Romney at Murray Energy Company event screen capture
Kate Farrell (left) and Betsy Graziani Fassbinder, both writers were in attendance at Martha Conway's book reading and signing on Tuesday June 20 in San Francisco. "Betsy's most recent memoir just came out last month entitled 'Filling Her Shoes'," said Conway. Humaira Ghilzai.
This wetlands area is aprt of a restoration project in Ohio. The new wetlands are similar to those that naturally occur in southwest Ohio Wetland Mitigation Phase II Natural Resource Restoration Design Plan
An image of Duke Energy's W.C. Beckjord Station in New Richmond Google Maps
A monumental statue of Jesus burned to the ground after being struck by lightning June 14, 2010. The 6-story statue stood outside a church in Ohio. Insurance companies are calling it an "act of God."
A school bus in Ohio Flickr user OZinOH
Cleveland, Ohio skyline Big Slow
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