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New retail building set at Meadowbrook by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Bedford -- Work on a proposed retail building at Meadowbrook Market Square shopping plaza at Rockside and Northfield roads could begin soon. Bedford Building Commissioner Phil...  Read Story.

Gas drilling put on hold in Bedford by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Bedford -- City officials say that proposed natural gas drilling near City Hall has been postponed. They said they believe the drilling will happen in the future, but they are not sure...  Read Story.

Nowhere to hide: More than 80 students caught living out of district this year by Robert Recker Senior Editor Bedford -- While 81 students were removed after officials found they were living outside the Bedford School District this year, that's about 30...  Read Story.

Singing their way to the top: Bedford High School Madrigal Singers claim first in New York City by Mike Lesko Editor Bedford -- It was a journey of a lifetime for the 17-member Bedford High School Madrigal Singers. On a trip to New York City from April...  Read Story. (1 comment)

Probation office to move into former medical arts building by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- A juvenile probation office will open its doors in the former Medical Arts Building on Southgate Park Boulevard this summer. According to Economic...  Read Story.

Council looks to market city by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Bedford -- Before he knew much about Bedford, Chris Ronayne said it was the Bedford Automile that would come to his mind when he thought about the city. "I think that is probably what pops up...  Read Story.

City to receive grant of emergency equipment by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Bedford Heights -- With a trailer full of emergency equipment, the city will be better prepared to handle a natural disaster as well as lend a hand to nearby communities in their...  Read Story.

ODOT marks start of new construction season by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- The first half of the biggest road project in the state will be close to completion by the end of the year, but that doesn't mean there will be a shortage of orange...  Read Story.

School districts short on achievement tests by Lauren Krupar Hudson Hub-Times Associate Editor The Ohio Department of Education is investigating how 450 districts across the state were shorted a specific form of Ohio Achievement Tests. "Districts...  Read Story.

Plans for Aviation Fair begin by Kristin Casale Stow Sentry Associate Editor Stow -- Even though this year's Aviation Heritage Fair will not take off until September, plans for the event already are in the works. Dr. Isaac Richmond Nettey, academic...  Read Story.

Do Not Call list could screen for political solicitations by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Residents could put the kibosh on some political robo-calls, under legislation introduced by one state lawmaker. House Bill 506, sponsored by Rep. Thom...  Read Story.

Pair of commissions urge rejection of English-only law by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union and the state's Latino Affairs Commission urged lawmakers to quash legislation that would require public...  Read Story.

Bill would mandate colon cancer screenings by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Grace Tompos was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1996, just before her 59th birthday. "I had no symptoms until two weeks prior to the diagnosis," the Wooster woman...  Read Story.

House moves slowly on Dann impeachment issue by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief State lawmakers slowed the Impeach Marc Dann juggernaut May 6, vowing to take the necessary time to formulate what would be a precedent-setting action against an...  Read Story.

Defensive deadly force gets legal shield by Ohio Senate by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation April 16 protecting citizens from potential legal action in the event that they use deadly force to defend...  Read Story.

House bill tightens legal hallucinogenic herb laws by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Legislation making it illegal to buy, sell or possess a currently legal hallucinogenic herb overwhelmingly passed the Ohio House April 15. House Bill 215 adds...  Read Story.

Law may change township road maintenance status by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Legislation changing how county commissioners and township trustees place public roads on non-maintained status unanimously passed the Ohio House April 29. House Bill...  Read Story.

Law would crack down on organized retail theft rings by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief A Cincinnati lawmaker introduced legislation April 15 cracking down on organized retail theft rings that target stores for everything from baby formula to small...  Read Story.

Bill to make sentences longer for prostitution near schools by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Legislation allowing judges to impose longer jail sentences on individuals convicted of prostitution-related offenses near school facilities passed the Ohio...  Read Story.

Portage Lakes State Park to get funds for water well equipment by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief The state Controlling Board released $51,700 April 21 for iron-removal in a water system at Portage Lakes State Park. Clemson Excavating Inc. of Chardon is...  Read Story.