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Some Say Internet Cafes Hurting Ohio Casinos

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Some state officials in Ohio think that storefront gambling-style operations known as Internet cafes might be one reason why casinos in Ohio aren't generating as much tax-revenue as...

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Speech's Timing Lets Gov. Kasich Sell Big Ideas

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. John Kasich's annual State of the State speech Tuesday will feel more like a stump speech for 2014 than the typical litany of big policy initiatives.That's because the Republican...

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Gold-Painted Dayton Man Charged with Abusing Harmful Intoxicants

DAYTON -- A 47-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after police saw him walking in the road, then charged him with Abusing Harmful Intoxicants when police noticed gold-colored spray paint...

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Potential Pontiff Candidate Who Visited UD Described as Unassuming, Accessible

DAYTON -- Some people at the University of Dayton are watching the selection of the new pope with special interest in Cardinal Peter Turkson, who visited campus last year, but no one on campus is...

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UPDATE: Christina Maddock Was Good Friends With Jesse Snow

FAIRBORN -- Fairborn Schools Superintendent David Scarberry told ABC 22/FOX 45 this afternoon that Christina Maddock, who died from injuries sustained while working in Afghanistan, was in the same...

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Wright State Fraternity Helping Maddock Family

FAIRBORN -- A Fairborn native has died while working as a field support engineer in Afghanistan.  Christina Maddock, 27, went to Fairborn High School and graduated from Wright State University.There...

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Ohio Attorney General Wants Old Rape Cases Solved

COLUMBUS -- There are more than 2,000 untested rape kits in police departments across Ohio, and now the Attorney General's office wants those kits tested and the cases solved.Ohio Attorney General Mike...

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No Arrests in New Carlisle Rape, Neighbors on Alert

NEW CARLISLE- Detectives are investigating a vicious attack where a woman was raped inside her own home.            Deputies with the  Clark County Sheriff's office said a woman, was home alone on Orth...

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Fire Rips Through Butler County Home

MADISON TOWNSHIP -- A Butler County family is relying on the Red Cross for shelter after having to escape their burning home.The fire broke out Monday morning, destroying the Madison Township home's...

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Online Giveaways Come With A Catch

MIAMISBURG -- "Women Get It Free," it's become a very popular Facebook page with almost 2.5 million likes."I've seen the things on the sides of Facebook running on the news feed page and I've clicked...

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Man Arrested for 7th OVI

CLERMONT COUNTY -- A Clermont County man is arrested for drunk driving for the seventh time.Officers in Clermont County arrested Scott Barrick at 2:30am in Miami Township.  Barrick has six prior...

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EXCLUSIVE: Father of War Hero Mourns for Woman Killed Overseas

FAIRBORN --  Mourning a graduate of Fairborn High School and Wright State University who was killed in Afghanistan.  Christina Maddock, 27, was working as a defense contractor there.  Now she's lost...

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UPDATE: Man and Dog Die After Being Hit By Car on State Route 725

UPDATE: State troopers are now investigating the deaths of a man who was hit and killed while walking his dog on State Route 725 Monday night.  The animal also died in the crash.Sgt. David Robison says...

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Wilberforce U. Faculty & Students Plan Protest

WILBERFORCE -- A campus wide protest is scheduled for Tuesday morning at Wilberforce University.  Those taking part are calling for the resignation of the university's president.Wilberforce University...

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Companies Use Social Media to Get Customers Faster Feedback

BEAVERCREEK -- You can buy just about anything online these days, and more companies are handling complaints and other various customer service issues through social media websites. Local companies are...

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SPECIAL REPORT: How dirty are your hands?

DAYTON -- The flu has wreaked havoc on much of the country, including right here in the Miami Valley.There already has been two flu-related deaths in the area.The main culprit could be the things you...

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Fighting Back: Self Defense Jewelry

DAYTON -- We're fighting back to help you protect yourself, but in style.It will leave a statement and something criminals won't even see.Sounds too good to be true for jewelry lovers, but it's one way...

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Surveillance Video Captures Man Stealing Lottery Tickets from Gas Station

DAYTON -- Police are on the lookout for man who was caught on camera stealing lottery tickets.It happened early Tuesday morning at the Shell Gas Station on Free Pike and W. Siebenthaler...

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Job Fair Today Features Several Local Industries

DAYTON -- The JobNewsDayton.com job fair set for today will feature local hiring companies from multiple industries. They will be looking for candidates at all career levels.  This Job Fair will kick...

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Obama Player Joins Ohio Same-Sex Marriage Effort

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A key player in President Barack Obama's re-election campaign in Ohio has joined the effort to overturn the state's 2004 ban on same-sex marriage.The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reports...

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