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State health officials recommend limiting outdoor activity and closing windows, especially if you have any preexisting medical conditions.
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The Indiana State Board of Education approved new academic standards on Wednesday that significantly trim what teachers are required to teach their K-12 students.
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In this garden, a love for music grows alongside the flowers and plants.
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Thirty-one children age 17 or younger have been shot so far this year, more than triple the number this time last year.
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Applications for new utility scale solar projects have slowed in Ohio, partially due to a relatively new law called Senate Bill 52.
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A sold-out celebration of Springer's life at Memorial Hall will include folk singer Noel Paul Stookey from Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Intel's $20 billion investment is the biggest in Ohio history. Construction is expected to be finished by the end of 2025, with an average wage of $135,000.
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In his plea deal, Pastor admitted to accepting $15,000 in exchange for votes as a member of Council.
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