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Ohio pension fund trips cost $1M Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 4:30PMOhio's five public retirement systems spent more than $1 million on travel to conferences during a one-year period while the economy continued to squeeze the funds' pension investments, according to records reviewed by a newspaper.
Opportunities abound to catch live shows this weekend Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:35PMWest Virginia's in-state version of the Hatfields and McCoys -- Marshall University and West Virginia University -- rumble on the football field Friday night and will kick off a huge party weekend in Huntington. Whether you're into national-act country, jam-bands, Broadway's best or even some Marshall-fueled hip hop, some killer music is going down this weekend in the clubs, down on the river ...
10TV Takes Home 9 SPJ Awards Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:13PMCentral Ohio's News Leader receives statewide recognition in the 2010 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists competition.
Angels score just one run, for the 20th time. Halolinks Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:12PMDaily roundup of Angels news from around the internet.
Runaway Muslim teen gets green card Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:33PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Rifqa Bary, the teenager who ran away from her Muslim parents in Ohio after becoming a Christian, has received a green card, her lawyer says. Ohio - Fathima Rifqa Bary controversy - Muslim - Christian - United States
Two of three fire victims are identified Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:29AMTwo of the three persons who died as the result of a house fire Sept. 6 at 5119 Bigelow Drive have been identified by authorities.
School names carry history, significance for Dublin Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:25AMA list of Dublin City Schools could read as part of the city's history.
One idea led to another, and garden railroad was the result Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:09AMBeverly Mann had an idea, which prompted husband Alvin Mann to have a further notion.
3 die in Ohio house fire; cause ruled accidental Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:55PMHILLIARD — Fire investigators in Ohio say an early morning house fire that killed three people was an accident.
3 die in Ohio house fire; cause ruled accidental Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:53PMHILLIARD, Ohio (AP) - Fire investigators in Ohio say an early morning house fire that killed three people was an accident. The blaze in Hilliard, in suburban Columbus, was reported about 3:45 a.m. Monday.
Ohio voters agree: We want details on budget Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:11PMWho says Ohioans are divided over political issues? On this Labor Day, the traditional campaign kickoff for a statewide election year, 97 percent of Buckeye State voters agree on a key issue in the governor’s race, a new Dispatch Poll shows.
Strickland campaign at Coney Island Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:16PMGovernor Strickland is in a fierce campaign fight for his re-election against Republican challenger John Kasich.
Strickland Hammers Kasich, Wall Street At Picnic Speech Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:35PMUnion families at today's annual AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic got a rousing, old-fashioned holiday address from Ohio's governor.
Biden, Strickland march in Labor Day parade Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:34PMVice President Joe Biden spent the holiday reving up Democrats with Governor Strickland, who is facing an uphill re-election bid
Biden, Strickland parade through downtown Toledo Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:02AMIn front of all the parade action were Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Vice President Joe Biden shaking hands and posing for photos.
Labor Day Surge for GOP in Ohio Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:15AMPolls in Ohio suggest voters are angry with Democrats, as incumbent governor trails GOP challenger and former Rep. John Kasich, pictured, by 12 points in one recent poll | VIDEO
State considers regulating non-school sports Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:32AMState officials and athletic organizations say it's time to think about regulating non-school youth sports programs. This change in attitude comes after The Columbus Dispatch published a five-part series that explored the largely unregulated world of youth sports.
Big Ten lunch links Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:04AMHope you enjoyed Week 1 as much as I did. Regarding game-day coverage, I've received quite a few e-mails complaining about all the Michigan posts on Saturday. I'm assuming these are folks new to the blog because we've been doing it this way for two seasons. Here's the deal: when I'm at a campus site for a game, the game and those teams will be featured more than the others. I'll always weigh in ...
GOP candidates lead in Columbus newspaper's poll Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A poll by The Columbus Dispatch says Republican candidates have double-digit leads in the Ohio races for governor and U.S. Senate.
SIEMENS TO CLOSE OHIO CENTER, CUTTING 88 JOBS Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:33AMCOLUMBUS (AP) -- The German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG said it plans to shut down a distribution center in Ohio by the end of January, cutting 88 jobs.
Red Cross says thousands of 16-year-olds give blood since Ohio lowered minimum donor age Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:28AMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The American Red Cross says more than 14,000 16-year-olds have given blood in Ohio since the state lowered its minimum donor age from 17 to 16 last fall.
Schelotto Scores 7th Goal As Crew Beat United Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:15AMDispatch Columbus Crew beat writer Shawn Mitchell keeps you in the know with news and notes about the Crew and Major League Soccer. ONN editor and lifelong soccer fan Dan Lee offers his perspective on the Crew.
Comments from Dispatch Poll participants Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:33AMThe Daily Briefing The Dispatch’s public affairs team sates the appetites of political junkies with bite-sized portions of the news and what's behind it.
Siemens to close Ohio center, cutting 88 jobs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:13AMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG says it plans to shut down a distribution center in Ohio by the end of January, cutting 88 jobs.
U-M's Dave Brandon coy about his role in generating fan reaction Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:00AMBrandon on Thursday didn't dismiss a suggestion he went public with the possibility that the Michigan-Ohio State game might move from its traditional spot in the schedule to gauge reaction.
Golf: Nationwide to be primary sponsor of the Memorial Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:29AMNationwide, already the title sponsor of the PGA Tour's developmental tour, will be announced today as the new primary sponsor of the Memorial Tournament, a source with knowledge of the deal confirmed for The Dispatch last night.
Channel 12 news director headed to Columbus Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:11AMElbert Tucker, WKRC-TV news director for 9½ years, has resigned to take a similar position at WBNS-TV in Columbus.
Buckeye Back Talk: What are your thoughts on Ohio State's opening victory? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:48AMTerrelle Pryor completed 17 of 25 passes for 247 yards (19 yards shy of his career high), with three touchdowns and no interceptions. And that was in slightly more than three quarters of playing time.
MU-OSU game stats Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:27PMNo. 2 OHIO STATE 45, MARSHALL 7
Mistakes plague Herd in Doc's debut Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:27PMCOLUMBUS — Vinny Curry did it. He got to the nimble, yet powerful Terrelle Pryor, wrapping him up in the backfield for a sack.
Chuck Landon: Holliday, Herd can learn from this defeat Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:12PMCOLUMBUS — Doc Holliday said he would know more about his team after Marshall’s first game.
School closure alters teams' schedules Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:20PMAnyone scanning Heritage Conference schedules this year are going to find some unfamiliar opponents.
No Headline Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:13PMQUESTION: Do you think the Marshall University vs. West Virginia University football series should be a one-for-one, with one game in Huntington for every game in Morgantown?
Hurricane beats Winfield, 42-14 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:12PMHURRICANE -- Josh Thompson had touchdown runs of 8, 28 and 5 yards last Friday for Hurricane in a 42-14 victory over Winfield.
Bullington hikes horseshoe club lead Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:26PMCORDELE — Jean Bullington increased her first place lead to two games during Tuesday’s weekly pitching of the Crisp Horseshoe Club at Turner Park.
Dooly to get stiff test from Brookstone Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:25PMVIENNA — After passing the first of their 10 straight Region 4-A tests when they blanked Greenville High 8-0 at home, Dooly County’s Bobcats go on the road this Friday for another stiff exam.
21-year-old arrested on CSU campus on outstanding Harris County warrant Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:56PMColumbus State University police arrested a man they say had a gun on campus a day after a shot was fired in the parking lot of Courtyard I.
Toledo to host one of three debates between Senate candidates Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:00PMBLADE STAFF Toledo is one of three Ohio cities selected for televised debates hosted by the state's eight largest newspapers, featuring the two major-party candidates for U.S. Senate. Republican Rob Portman and Democrat Lee Fisher, who are facing off on the Nov. 2 ballot, will debate in Toledo, Cleveland, and Columbus, the campaigns announced Wednesday morning. The Toledo and Columbus debates ...
For former theater, it's all over but the demolishing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:23PMA visitor from Paris – the one in France, not Pennsylvania or Texas or Arkansas or Michigan – chanced to stop and shop at the Curiosity Shop jewelry store on North High Street.
Spotlight remains on OSU football Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:07PMThe first week of high school football in central Ohio opened last Friday with optimism as a common theme. While in Grove City, heck, the fans are just happy to have football back.
Former Reserve Officer Sentenced For Statutory Rape Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:02AMFormer reserve Columbus police Officer Richard Carr is sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitting to having sex with his girlfriend's daughter.
Ohio State Buckeyes A.M. Links: Marshall is concerned; Heyward wants to step up; top dog in conference Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:43AMAP fileOhio State's Terrelle Pryor Ohio State may have a tough time preparing for Marshall because the new Thundering Herd coaching staff has not revealed what type of offense or defensive scheme they will run Thursday night. But if you...
Aurora expected to double workforce in light of new contract Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:28AMAurora Flight Sciences has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of Defense to build an unmanned vehicle -- the Orion Unmanned Aerial System -- which is developed at Aurora's Columbus facility -- for the Medium Altitude Global ISR and Communications program, Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Thad Cochran announced today.
Supes divided over bond money Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:14AMLowndes County supervisors Jeff Smith and Leroy Brooks Tuesday again made appeals to improve the quality of life for residents of Crawford and Artesia, using part of a bond issue approved for renovations and additions.
Earnings | DSW Inc. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:57AMDSW Inc.
When should schools spend federal windfall? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:18AMCash-strapped Ohio school districts and charter schools will receive $361 million in one-time federal aid for teachers and other school personnel.
State promises faster passenger rail Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:36AMOhio's transportation director asserted yesterday that passenger trains eventually will reach speeds of 110 mph across the state, even as freight railroads that will share the tracks effectively responded: "Not so fast."
Chuck Landon: Buckeye defense not pulling your Legg Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:12PMBill Legg has stared into the Buckeyes and not blinked.
Schools get millions to retain teachers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:34PMLISBON - Columbiana County schools can expect to receive an additional $4.63 million in federal money over the next two school years to help them retain teachers.
Justice has conflict of colors Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:15PMHUNTINGTON -- Justice Brent Benjamin has a conflict of colors.