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Ohio unemployment jumps to 10.5 percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:10 GMT

Ohio's unemployment rate has gone up for the first time in three months, to 10.5 percent in October from 10.1 percent in September.

Stefanie Spielman dies at 42

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:42:22 GMT

The wife of former NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. WBNS radio in Columbus says 42-year-old Stefanie Spielman died Thursday at the family's home in Upper Arlington.

Ohio swine flu deaths at 30

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:21:23 GMT

Health officials say the flu -- including swine flu -- peaked in Ohio in mid-October and has continued to decline.

Dad indicted for putting kids in trash

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:04 GMT

Nearly four months after investigators say he left two children in a trash can overnight, Tommie Lee Johnson Jr. was indicted by a grand jury.

Strickland to pick running mate soon

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:13:10 GMT

Gov. Ted Strickland, whose popularity has declined with the economy, will soon pick his running mate and begin his 2010 re-election campaign in earnest.

Developers propose Ohio casino rules

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:07:22 GMT

Developers of the casinos that voters approved for Ohio want a rule that would block communities from "unreasonably" holding up building permits or other local action.

Bill takes obesity fight to schools

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:56:04 GMT

Ohio schools would become a key battleground in the fight against childhood obesity, under legislation introduced in both the state House and Senate.

Ohioans can feast on low turkey prices

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:41:58 GMT

Ohio grocers are taking a carving knife to turkey prices in hopes of luring Thanksgiving shoppers.

Familiar ending for Findlay

Howard Chen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:02:34 GMT

The University of Findlay ended a basketball game Tuesday the way they did 36 straight times last season - with a win.

500th win a BiG one!

Howard Chen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:49:24 GMT

A week before the football backyard brawl, Denise Van De Walle picked a perfect time for a milestone win as her BG volleyball Falcons defeated Toledo.

Lucas Co GOP investigated by state

Allison Brown — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:49:22 GMT

An audit released Tuesday by State Auditor Mary Taylor show that at least $3,000 were spent from the Lucas County Republican Party's restricted fund.

5 indicted in multi-state scam

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:26:48 GMT

A federal grand jury in West Virginia has linked five more people to an international scam that allegedly tricked government agencies in several states into paying at least $3.3 million to bogus companies with names that sounded like legitimate firms.

It's rivalry week!

Howard Chen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:09:06 GMT

Ohio State's 9-2 and headed to a Rose Bowl. Michigan's 5-6 and needs a win to be bowl eligible. But you can throw all that out the window. It's rivalry week.

Task Force searching for Santiago

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:28:39 GMT

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Arcadio Flores Santiago, Jr., wanted by U.S. Marshals and Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office on charges of attempted murder.

No Children's Wonderland in 2009

Kristi Leigh — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:26:22 GMT

Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken confirmed Monday that there are no plans for a Children's Wonderland this holiday season at the Lucas County Recreation Center in Maumee.

Defeated but not down

Howard Chen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:39:40 GMT

Bowling Green couldn't quite hang with the third-ranked team in the country, but they still were able to take out several positives from a 91-72 loss to Ohio State.

UT women win 1st

Howard Chen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:23:21 GMT

Tricia Cullop wanted more intensity after her UT women lost the season opener against Northwestern. Against Cleveland State, she got that intensity.

Money in Sports = Money Lost

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:13:14 GMT

Money in college athletics might as well be chalked up as money lost. Outside of the largest programs in the country, the slumping economy only adds to the budget struggles of mid-sized schools like Toledo and BGSU. (Part 1 of 2)

UT men bounced in opener

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:36:17 GMT

The Rockets made a push late, but it wasn't enough. Toledo lost its season opener 72-62 to Eastern Illinois.

Falcon Slamma Jamma!!!

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:24:36 GMT

In slammin' fashion, the Bowling Green men won their basketball season opener over Wayne State 67-45.

Born to be #1

Howard Chen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:17:29 GMT

Jack Vivian was Bowling Green's first ever varsity hockey coach. Now, he's the first to give to BG's new hockey endowment campaign to the tune of $250,000.

Go back to the Windy City!

Howard Chen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:49:51 GMT

Leading up to the season opener, Bowling Green head coach Curt Miller made Chicago State sound like a team to fear. Instead, the Falcons showed everybody that they're the team to be scared of.

UT women lose tough opener

Howard Chen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:41:30 GMT

There are high expectations for the UT women's basketball team this year. But against a BCS-conference school, the season's first win will have to wait for another night.

E.J. Tucker verbals to UT

Howard Chen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:21:58 GMT

You might as well call it a Rogers High School pipeline to Toledo. QB E.J. Tucker has verbally committed to play football for the Rockets next year.

Waite's Howard signs with Florida State

Howard Chen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:40 GMT

Continuing a string of recent City League girls basketball stars, Waite's Natasha Howard signed a letter of intent to play college basketball at Florida State.

Ohio to change lethal injection method

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:54:13 GMT

Ohio on Friday became the first state to adopt a procedure for lethal injections that uses one drug, a method never before tried on U.S. inmates.

GM banks on big sales of new models

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:16:47 GMT

Two General Motors cars due in showrooms next year must be hits to help the automaker turn around sales and pay back its big debt to U.S. taxpayers.

Bullfrogs bow out of 2010 season

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:28:40 GMT

Toledo Arena Sports, Inc. announced Thursday that the Toledo Bullfrogs would not be entering the newly-formed Arena Football One league in time for the 2010 season.

Remains of 10th person ID'd in Ohio

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:08:08 GMT

Authorities in Cleveland have identified a 10th woman whose remains were discovered at the home of an accused serial killer.

Region marks Veterans Day

Allison Brown — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:49:50 GMT

Sacrifice, and love of country are just a couple of things you think about on Veterans Day. On this holiday, many are saying thank you to the men and women who fight for and have fought for our freedoms.