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This is for stories relating to central ohio that are mostly of interest to people living in the Columbus area.

Strickland To Veto Casino Rule If Less Local Control

Gov. Ted Strickland says he will veto any bill authorizing voter-approved casinos if it doesn’t protect local governments’ ability to regulate the projects.

1 Dies In Crash With Utility Pole Monday

A 20-year-old male dies at a local hospital after his vehicle crashes into a utility pole Monday morning.

Authorities Issue Alert For Missing, Endangered Boy

Authorities issue a statewide endangered missing child alert for a 14-year-old male whom authorities say likely is in danger.

Bomb Squad Called To Investigate Black Box

UPDATE: Authorities detonate a suspicious package and clear the scene Monday.

Lethal Injection Creator Fine With 1 Drug In Ohio

The man considered the father of lethal injection in the United States said it doesn’t matter whether three fatal drugs are used or one—as his home state of Ohio has proposed - as long as the drug works efficiently.