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Intersection cameras likely to be installed this summer

By this summer, drivers will most likely see cameras placed at three Findlay intersections, considered dangerous by police, to catch red light violators.
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Christopher drops complaint over disputed signatures

A local attorney who filed petitions to run for the Republican nomination for Ohio Attorney General is giving up the fight against the Secretary of State's office over disputed signatures.
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Owens College search on track

About 50 candidates have applied for the top job at Owens Community College so far, but the stack of resumes is off limits to the presidential search committee for another week, said John Moore, the college's board chair.
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Cooper faces $33 million judgment in Iowa case

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- An Iowa jury has blamed Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. for a 2007 rollover van crash that left one person dead. The jury awarded $33 million to seven passengers in the van.
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Girls basketball: State champs: Eagles win title

COLUMBUS -- Liberty-Benton had its chance to put Middletown Madison away in the first half, but the Eagles saw the Mohawks climb back into the game.
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Girls basketball: Petersen's clutch postseason play key for Eagles

COLUMBUS -- If there's an unsung hero in Liberty-Benton's run to a state championship it just might be Amber Petersen.
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Girls basketball: Championship a special feeling for L-B seniors

COLUMBUS -- For Liberty-Benton's four seniors, the past two girls basketball seasons have been a tremendous success.
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Girls basketball: State tournament notebook

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Why hasn't Target set its sights on Findlay

Q: Findlay is such a great place to shop for those of us living in neighboring, rural Wyandot County. But there are two stores we have to drive to Mansfield or Columbus for shopping. Why is there no Target store or a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Findlay? Two Walmarts, but no Target? -- Lois Dillon, Upper Sandusky.

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Fly fishing clinic lottery set for ODNR Cold Creek hatchery

If you've ever dreamed of learning the graceful art of fly-fishing, then consider entering the annual lottery for Castalia Fish Hatchery's beginner fly-fishing clinics.

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STATE TITLE: Liberty-Benton beat Middletown Madison 66-44 on Saturday to become the Div. III girls basketball champions.


CHEERLEADERS: Liberty-Benton fans turned out in force to cheer on the Eagles girls basketball team.


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