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Ohio justices quiet critic of excessive noise law

02/22/12 08:57PM - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio's high court says people of "ordinary intelligence" should know loud when they hear loud.
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Recent Votes in U.S. Congress

02/22/12 08:57PM - (Click headline for list)
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WL-S to hold College Night

02/22/12 08:56PM - On Thursday, March 1, from 6:30-8 p.m., West Liberty-Salem will be hosting its annual College Planning Night. Information will be shared in the WL-S cafetorium at the conclusion of parent/teacher conference night.
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UHS marketing students head to state

02/22/12 08:56PM - Urbana High School Marketing students won big at 2012 DECA District Competition.
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Few Ohio counties use funds to chase sex offenders

02/21/12 08:41PM - DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Only 13 of Ohio's 88 counties have used available federal funds to bring back convicted sex offenders who have fled the state without registering with authorities, and the attorney general is urging more counties to make use of that money.
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Kasich OKs bill ending 'vicious' pit bull label

02/21/12 08:41PM - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Pit bulls in Ohio will no longer be labeled as "vicious" dogs under a bill that's been signed into law by Gov. John Kasich.
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Health district to conduct phone surveys this week

02/21/12 08:40PM - The Champaign Health District will begin contacting county adults this week and requesting participation as part of a Community Health Survey.
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Farmers give $28K donation at Rotary's 40th Rural Urban Night

02/21/12 08:40PM - ST. PARIS - More than 200 people gathered at Graham Middle School Monday for the Urbana Rotary Club's 40th annual Rural Urban Night. Organizers stressed the importance of strength in numbers, backing their message with an unconventional pick for Farmer of the Year.
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Ohio to seek freedom from No Child Left Behind

02/20/12 08:43PM - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The system of evaluating progress in Ohio schools would change significantly under a plan the state will submit as it seeks a waiver to the federal No Child Left Behind requirements. President Barack Obama recently freed 11 states from some of the mandates, and more states are expected to pursue waivers. Ohio will submit its plan this month.
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ODOT director says delays not due to gas tax use

02/20/12 08:43PM - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio's transportation director says proposed delays for millions of dollars in road and bridge projects are not the result of differences in the use of federal gasoline taxes paid by residents.
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Downtown Urbana Festival to Defeat the Winter Blues

02/16/12 09:58PM - A week of fun events in downtown Urbana, March 6-10, is planned to melt away the winter blues, thanks to the Monument Square District..
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Two Former Ohio Attorneys General Endorse Robinson-Bond

02/02/12 12:38PM - Alice Robinson-Bond, Republican candidate for Champaign County Prosecutor, announced that Betty Montgomery has joined Jim Petro in endorsing Robinson-Bond's campaign for Champaign County Prosecutor.
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