
Saturday 19th May, 2012
Police: man sets SUV on fire, spreads to store
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) -- Deputies say a man is in custody after he set his SUV on fire and the flames spread to a small food market in southwest ...
Motorcyclist dies in chase with police in Ohio
WADSWORTH, Ohio (AP) -- Police in northeast Ohio say a speeding motorcyclist led them on a chase that ended when the man lost control and was ...
Ohio troopers start 24/7 posts for largest cities
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The State Highway Patrol is expanding its presence in Ohio's three largest metropolitan areas to crack down on dangerous driving with around-the-clock operations at posts ...
City park in Ohio honors Polish freedom fighter
Associated PressCINCINNATI (AP) -- Land awarded to a Polish freedom fighter more than 200 years by a grateful United States has been turned into a central Ohio park bearing the name of the man who spent his life ...
Ohio coroner has likeness of man's face recreated
Associated PressDAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- A county coroner's office in southwest Ohio hopes facial reconstruction of an unidentified man whose remains were discovered almost a year ago will shed some light on his ...
Toledo Zoo opens new $15M elephant exhibit
Associated PressThe Toledo Zoo is showing off its new $15 million elephant exhibit this weekend. Zoo officials say the new area will give its four elephants more places to move and stretch their ...
Turnout down for Komen race in Ohio after dispute
Associated PressThe race in Columbus raised $3.6 million last year. Most of that money goes toward educational programs, screening and treatment in central and southeast ...
Air Force shutting down flying club at Ohio base
Associated PressDAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Members of a flying club that has operated out of an Air Force base in Ohio since the 1950s aren't happy that they're being ...
Cleveland mayor seeks more clout on hiring
Associated PressThe proposed changes announced Friday would allow Mayor Frank Jackson to appoint the fire chief and six assistant chiefs. Candidates currently must go through a Civil Service ...
Police: Ohio tourist fatally run over in Jamaica
Associated PressKINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Police in Jamaica say that a woman from Ohio has died after being hit by a minibus near the popular tourist town of Montego ...
Michigan WR Roundtree will wear Howard's No. 21
Associated PressRoundtree says it's an honor to be associated with the 1991 Heisman Trophy winner and vows he won't disappoint wearing the coveted jersey. The fifth-year senior from Trotwood, Ohio, has ...
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