Licking sheriff builds better mousetrap

Licking County sheriff's deputies placed a Global Positioning System on an ATV this past summer and set it out to see if anyone would steal it.

Three men indicted by a Licking County grand jury were accused of taking the bait. More

Styx, REO Speedwagon rock Columbus

It was a moment right out of “Spinal Tap” that led classic rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon to co-write the new song “Can’t Stop Rockin’.” You can hear it when the two iconic bands take the stage together Sunday at Nationwide Arena. More

Christmas starts early with 'Carol'

Before you head to the movies this weekend, check out our reviews of "Disney's A Christmas Carol" and other new releases. More

• What the Dickens? Over-the-top characters cool classic 'Carol'
• 'Precious' is great American cinema
• 'Goats' might not turn viewers into true believers

Ohio family learns soldier is safe

A joyous event at Fort Hood, Texas, turned into a shared nightmare for members of the extended Phelps family Thursday.

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Teen faces life in prison

MCCONNELSVILLE -- Travis Lee Fischer sat still as a stone while he pleaded guilty to one count each of aggravated murder, rape, aggravated burglary, grand theft auto and arson Wednesday. More

Pickerington North implements more security measures in wake of threats

PICKERINGTON -- Officials at Pickerington High School North are bulking up the school's law enforcement presence following several recent bomb threats. More

Redflex blacked out: Heath shuts off traffic cameras at midnight

HEATH -- The city ended its four-month photo enforcement program at midnight following Tuesday night's election, when Heath voters approved a charter amendment banning traffic cameras in the city. More

Mayor, cameras out

HEATH -- The traffic cameras, the mayor and the city council president are out and a new political era began Tuesday night in Heath. More

Community responds after tragedy

A Chillicothe family that lost two members in a house fire Monday night is attempting to deal with the tragedy with help from the community. More

Horse sustains injury in automobile-buggy collision

TARLTON -- An automobile versus buggy collision left no one injured except the horse that pulled an Amish family along Ohio 159 on Tuesday afternoon. More

Big decisions made today

Polls are now open across Ohio and close at 7:30 p.m. Before you cast your ballot, be sure to review our online voter guide. Tell us where you live by county, city or town, and school district -- or go to a specific race. More

Residents, officials rail against anti-levy fliers

MARION - A last-minute effort to spur opposition to area levies is drawing criticism from both public officials and a few residents who received fliers. More

Veteran honored for serving at more than 1,000 military funerals

COSHOCTON -- George Leach has served on the Coshocton County Honor Guard since 1986, and in that time he has attended more than 1,000 military funerals. More

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Our online voter guide has everything you need for Tuesday's election. Tell us where you live by county, city or town, and school district -- or go to a specific race. Our database will list your local races and issues for the upcoming election. More

Officer accused of robbing private dancer

Officer Accused Of Robbing Private Dancer More

Views of the boos

Metromix has dozens of photos from the hottest Halloween parties in Columbus. Be sure to check them out! More

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Did you turn your clocks back?

Daylight-saving time ended at 2 a.m. Your clocks should have been turned back one hour. More

Jason A. Kline's Waiting by the Lake: Hold off on the 'protest' plans

It's a level of protest that could only impress Patty Hearst: A growing group of disgruntled Browns fans, also known as Browns fans, have big plans for the team's nationally televised Monday night game in two weeks. More

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Our online voter guide has everything you need for Tuesday's election. Tell us where you live by county, city or town, and school district -- or go to a specific race. Our database will list your local races and issues for the upcoming election. More

No death penalty for man accused in love triangle

MARION - An indictment against a local man who shot his ex-girlfriend's husband does not include a death specification or qualification and the prosecutor does not anticipate pursing one, he said. More

From first date to altar at Horror Hotel

CHATFIELD -- Rebecca Teynor and Brandon Woods went on their first date at the Horror Hotel in Chatfield five Halloweens ago. More

Are you ready to vote?

Our online voter guide has everything you need for Tuesday's election. Tell us where you live by county, city or town, and school district -- or go to a specific race. Our database will list your local races and issues for the upcoming election. More

31st Street neighbors wary of hookah bar

NEWARK -- Although thoughts about a potential hookah lounge on 31st Street are mixed, most of the neighbors are of a single mind: They don't want it. More

Boy takes gun to school, faces expulsion

MADISON TOWNSHIP -- An 11-year-old Eastview Elementary School student suspected of bringing a gun to school Wednesday has been suspended 10 days and recommended for expulsion, Richland County sheriff's Deputy Barney Gunder said Thursday. More

Retailers go Grinch on holiday jobs

The holiday-season job of stocking store shelves, running a register or wrapping gifts used to be as reliable as Santa at every mall. More

Cop union walks out of contract talks

MANSFIELD -- Police union officials walked out of contract negotiations Tuesday, after an out-of-town attorney hired by Mayor Don Culliver reportedly brought additional proposals to the table. More

Seminar serves as reminder to clerks, bartenders to check patrons' IDs

About 10 people attended Responsible Beverage Server Training Wednesday afternoon at Donato's Pizza. More