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Trooper Reunites Boy With Favorite Stuffed Toy, 'Booboo'

An Ohio state trooper has reunited a boy with his stuffed toy that was dropped out of a car window.

Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019

Judge Suspends Prosecutor After State Asked for His Removal

A county prosecutor in Ohio who faced allegations of sexual harassment of female employees has been suspended.

Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019

Court to Consider Jurisdiction Over Juvenile Sex Offenders

The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to clarify how long juvenile court judges have jurisdiction over youthful sex offenders.

Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019

Not-Guilty Pleas for Dad, 2 Women Charged After Boy's Death

Not-guilty pleas have been entered for three adults charged after the death of a 10-year-old Ohio boy who authorities say had long been abused at home.

Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019

Man Arrested After Claiming to Be Missing Child Due in Court

A federal judge will hear next week whether a plea deal has been reached in the case of a 24-year-old man charged with lying about being a long-missing child.

Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019

County Creates Position to Oversee Opioid Settlement Fund

An Ohio county has announced a six-figure salary position to ensure all the money the county receives in settlements with drug companies is used to combat the opioid crisis.

Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019

Bill Would Put Judicial Candidates' Party Label on Ballot

A bill would allow judicial candidates in Ohio to determine whether to list their party affiliation on general election ballots.

Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019

Prosecutor: Woman Indicted in Stabbing Death of Her Father

Officials say the daughter of a former Cincinnati police officer was indicted in the stabbing death of her father.

Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019

Legal Marijuana Sales May Spark Midwest Interstate Tension

Illinois is joining Michigan as the only Midwestern states broadly allowing the sale and use of marijuana.

Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019

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