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Columbus, OH – Just a note to let you know that newscasts will return to the website following our fund drive, which ends October 17th.

It's Movie Time for WCBE Fall '07 Green Fundraiser.

By hosts John DeSando and Clay Lowe

It's Movie Time has won numerous national awards including Silver Microphone and Communicator honors.

Drs. Lowe and DeSando were moderator and panelist respectively on TV 25's World Film Classics. Both have been professors, Lowe at Ohio State University and DeSando at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

It has Boston.

By John DeSando, WCBE's It's Movie Time

"Streets that follow like a tedious argument

Of insidious intent . . . ." T.S. Eliot's Prufrock

Columbus, OH – The latest Ohio public opinion poll on the presidential race is showing the same thing that OTHER recent polls have shown --- Democrat Hillary Clinton is the favorite. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has the numbers.

Columbus, OH – Governor Strickland is hoping lenders will sign on to a compact with the state in an effort to stop foreclosures. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reprots.

Columbus, OH – Columbus officials are preparing to clarify a city code dealing with roadside charitable solicitations. As Mike Foley reports, the reason stems from concerns about safety, accountability and the lack of authority police have to issue citations or make arrests.

Columbus, OH – After being sued by the federal EPA, 8 states, and 14 environmental groups, Ohio-based American Electric Power has agreed to a settlement. The result should be less pollution, but it could carry a big price tag. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Dublin high school coach loses license - National Fire Prevention Week reminds residents to practice an escape plan - Retailers brace for lackluster holiday shopping season

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Ohio soldier dies in Iraq - AEP settlement draws mixed reactions - NFL suspends Bengals cornerback

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Two men escape from prison in Union County - City of Columbus close to clarifying law on roadside charitable solicitations - Wright State students to restore dinosaur bone

Columbus, OH – The U.S. EPA is calling it the largest settlement ever with a utility company in a pollution case. It involves American Electric Power, which serves 11 states and is headquartered here in Ohio. Ohio Public Radio's Bill cohen reports.

Columbus, OH – In their first and likely only debate, Democratic Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman and Republican challenger Bill Todd discussed a number of issues at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum. Jim Letizia has the details.

***Note this is the longer version of the story posted in WCBE Stories***

Columbus, OH – In an age where many Americans tend to work more and vacation less, health officials say Sunday Night Syndrome has become more prevalent in U.S. households. While it's not officially classified as a psychiatric or medical condition, the term refers to the stress that often creeps in as the weekend concludes. Kappy Madenwald serves as the clinical director for the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County. She tells Mike Foley it's affecting a significant number of people.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

U.S. Supreme Court reinstates death sentence for Ohio man - AEP reaches billion-dollar settlement - Pumpkin farmers hope for decent crop - Sunday Night Syndrome becoming more common

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Ohio Supreme Court set to hear case on sex offender law - Mayor Coleman wants opponent's radio ads removed from the airwaves - Family of the Columbus police officer who died last week worries about full benefits reaching his wife - Sunday Night Syndrome increasing

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Auto employment in Ohio not so bad - Delphi racks up more expenses - Ohio electric companies warn of higher monthly bills regardless of proposed legislation - Birds may be spreading deadly disease - Patriots beat the Browns

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

High school baskeball player dies during workout - Hocking College president's expense accounts raise questions - Buckeye football team moves up in the latest poll

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

ODOT sues several contractors over bridge repairs - Routine inspections find school bus maintenance problems - Yankees beat the Indians

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Pilot dies in crash - AK Steel reaches pact with retirees - Concerns about Ohio's new law on wine sales - Lawsuit facing ocean-going vessels - Cincinnati surgeon swims the ultimate test

A Cautionary Tale

By John DeSando, WCBE's It's Movie Time

"Lechery, by this hand; an index and obscure prologue to the history of lust and foul thoughts. They met so near with their lips that their breaths embraced together." Iago in Othello