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Fairfield County Sheriff: Two Car Dealers Committed Large Scale Fraud

Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen says one of his deputies happened upon dozens of cars in a field.

Suburbs Look to Create Urban Settings

The face of Central Ohio suburbia is changing. In some suburbs planners and developers are moving away from cookie-cutter sub-divisions to something called "walkable urbanism" - projects filled with apartments, condos, quaint shops and offices.

Ohio Lawmakers Look For Slots Revenue.

Some Ohio legislators are pushing a scenario that would let them partially fill a hole in the state budget with money from slot machines at racetracks...even though the gambling plan is currently on hold because of a court order.

Senator Sherrod Brown Wants 'Public Option' In Final Health Bill.

A Democratic senator says moderates in his party shouldn't be allowed to dictate the terms of the health care debate and that the final bill should include a government-run option for Americans lacking insurance.

Some People Disappointed After Palin Booksigning Lowered To Only 500

Former Alaska governor and GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is expected to autograph copies of her book tonight at the Borders on Sawmill Road. Hundreds lined up for hours hoping to get a wristband for the event. WOSU reports the book signing, even it got underway, was not without some controversy.