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Hottest Ohio Temperatures in 2012

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- It turns out 2012 was one of the hottest on record in several Ohio cities.   Thanks to an unusually warm spring followed by a hot summer, Cleveland and Columbus both had their...

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Fiscal Cliff Deal Helps Unemployed, Job Center Ready to Help

DAYTON -- If you're out of work, the fiscal cliff deal may just tide you over."I hope to open my own business and advance my writing skills so I can write grants to help out the community," said Louisa...

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Several Local Schools Ranked Among Ohio's Best Colleges

CEDARVILLE -- The 2012 StateUniversity.com college ranking has placed Cedarville University eighth in the state of Ohio, up five rankings from its 2011 ranking. StateUniversity.com ranks U.S. public...

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Montgomery County Prosecutor Sworn In

DAYTON -- For the sixth time, Mat Heck is sworn in as Montgomery County's prosecutor.  Heck took the oath of office today.  Prosecutor Heck has been convicting criminals in Montgomery County for the...

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Getting Ready for the Racino

DAYTON -- Construction crews are starting to prepare the site of the future Dayton racino.  Heavy machinery is at the site now removing snow.But before the major building can begin, there are still a...

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Preventing Winter Fires at Your Home

MORAINE -- Fire Inspector Doug Hatcher has been fighting fires for more than two decades. He knows this time of year is often busy for fire departments.“We’ve had several fires here these last few...

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Wayne H.S. Students Return to a New School

HUBER HEIGHTS -- It's a new building for a new year in Huber Heights. Wayne High School students returned from winter break to new school.The new facility features better security wireless capability...

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Police Arrest Shooting Suspect After Chase

DAYTON -- A shooting suspect is arrested after police say he lead them on a chase with a woman and several children in the car.The chase started around 8 p.m. Wednesday night near the Dayton-Harrison...

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Ohio Teachers Apply for Gun Training to Protect Students

COLUMBUS -- Soon, two dozen Ohio teachers won't just be taking aim at test scores.  They'll be taking aim at stopping violence in schools."It's something that needs to happen not only in Ohio, but in...

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Temperatures Drop; Watch Water Pipes

DAYTON -- Some parts of the Miami Valley will dip into single-digit temperatures Wednesday night. With temperatures dropping, plumbers want to remind everyone to prepare their water pipes ahead of time...

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Flu Cases On the Rise; Ways to Protect Yourself

DAYTON -- City and Montgomery County public health officials are reporting the first flu-related death in our area. The victim is an elderly patient from Warren County. Local hospitals and clinics are...

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Daily Non-Stop Service to LaGuardia Takes Off at DAY

DAYTON -- Delta Air Lines has begun daily non-stop service between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which began Thursday. Weekend service includes one Saturday morning...

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Flu Shot Refusal Costs Health Care Workers Their Jobs

GOSHEN, Ind. -- Refusing to get a flu shot cost six people their jobs.Indiana's Goshen Hospital made it mandatory for all employees to get the shot but some said "no way!" because of allergies and...

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Air Force Marathon Has Record Opening Day Registration

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE -- The Air Force Marathon filled a third of its 15,000 runner slots on the first day of registration, breaking last year's registration opening record.More than 5,100...

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Woman Robbed at Gunpoint at her Home

DAYTON--A 75-year old woman was robbed at gunpoint at her home on West Hillcrest Avenue.According to police, the victim was cleaning in her garage when a man came up behind her and put a gun to her...

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Man Armed with a Shotgun Robs Couple in Oregon District

DAYTON-- A couple walking around the Oregon District was robbed at gunpoint last night.       It happened behind a bar on Clay Street.  They were walking from the Trolley Stop on East Fifth Street to...

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Keeping Kids Warm in Winter Weather

DAYTON -- While kids may enjoy the snow and cold air that comes with it, for parents it can be a different story.  Children are susceptible to getting sick easier from the cold says Lisa Schwing at...

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CONSUMER ALERT:Subaru Recalls More Than 600,000 Vehicles

DETROIT--The Japanese automaker Subaru is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles because of defective puddle lights.The company says moisture can get into the lights located under the door; melting the...

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Darryl Fairchild to Run for City Commission

DAYTON--Earlier today a local pastor and lifetime resident of Dayton announced his plan to run for city commission.    Darryl Fairchild made the announcement surrounded by supporters.Fairchild promised...

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UPDATE: Mother Being Ivestigated After 4 Year Old Found Unresponsive

UPDATE:  A Dayton mother is being investigated after her four year daughter stopped breathing late Wednesday night.Police say Takara Scott had been ill for a while, but was never taken to the doctor or...

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