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Columbus, OH – Mourners came from all around Ohio to remember Republican Congressman Paul Gillmor of Tiffin, who lay in state in the Rotunda at the Statehouse this morning. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler spoke to some of those who stood in line to pay their respects, including political insiders, former employees and family friends.

Columbus, OH – At a memorial service in the Ohio statehouse today (Tuesday), congressman Paul Gillmor was praised as a dedicated honest public official. Gillmor died last Wednesday in Washington after falling down the stairs in his apartment. Dozens of Gillmor's colleagues in Congress flew to Columbus for the memorial service, and some of Ohio's top government leaders recalled him as a politician and as a man. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen files this report.

Columbus, OH – Sensitive information about thousands more people and businesses has turned up on a data device stolen from a state intern's car in June. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

EMA officials ask Franklin County commissioners for funding to repair tornado siren system - Legislation in Cleveland would ban people under the age of 21 from possessing guns - Advocates get involved in repealing the law that limits damage awards from companies that made lead-based paint - Ohioans claim powerball jackpot

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More people affected by the state's stolen data device - Dann's contract renewal stirs debate - Group identifies most wasteful bottled water

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Several recommendations from the state's foreclosure prevention task force - Hundreds expected to honor Gillmor today - Facility upgrade in the works for NASA Glenn - Bengals pull out victory

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Study on the security of Ohio's voting machines put on hold - Court interpreters - Former Cavs owner dies

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Five Summit County deputies facing charges in inmate's death - Warning for Northeast Ohio landfill - More delays at Cincy/Northern Kentucky airport - Browns struggle in opener

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Internal auditor with the Ohio Attorney General's office resigns - Ohio delegation heads to Japan - Scioto County hoping for steel plant

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Tornado siren problems plague Franklin County - Chief Justice Moyer says critical data is slipping through Ohio's courts - Buckeyes win, but questions surround offense

Columbus, OH – Over the next two years, an estimated 200-thousand Ohio homeowners could see their adjustable mortgage rates soar, making it hard for them to keep up their monthly payments. Thousands of others are already facing foreclosure. That's why a special "Foreclosure Prevention Task Force" approved more than 2 dozen recommendations today (Monday). Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

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Ohio execution delayed - Bipolar disorder diagnoses in children are increasing - April freeze took a toll on apple crops in Ohio and other states - Dozens of BB gun shootings in Newark - Cedar Point recognized - Bengals/Ravens on MNF

He's a fine actor . . .

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

"Perhaps catastrophe is the natural human environment, and even though we spend a good deal of energy trying to get away from it, we are programmed for survival amid catastrophe."

Germaine Greer

Columbus, OH – A new poll suggests Ohio voters are favoring democratic candidates for president in 2008. But as Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports, republicans are not putting much stock in the findings.

Columbus, OH – After opening the 2007 football season against a program he coached for 15 years, game two for Jim Tressel and the Ohio State Buckeyes brings another set of memories. Mike Foley reports.

Columbus, OH – Roughly 45,000 Somalis call Central Ohio home and have brought with them their own customs and traditions. But some of those are causing conflicts in their Columbus-area neighborhoods, including the centuries-old custom of using Kaht. The natural stimulant from East Africa is illegal in the U.S., and one Ohio lawmaker has proposed a tougher law to prosecute those possessing it. But many Central Ohio Somalis are unaware of the legal and health issues Khat raises, according to Columbus Community Relations director Jim Stowe.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Services coming together to honor Congressman Gillmor - Poll finds Ohioans want the state's five pension funds to divest in certain companies - Governor Strickland requests more federal funds for flood victims - Heroic rescue in Clermont County - Buckeyes must replace emotional leader on defense

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Ohio among states hit hardest by foreclosure crisis - Former state agriculture director seeks 18th congressional district seat - Poll finds Ohioans favor Democratic presidential candidates - Top Democratic fundraiser arrested in Colorado

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Climatologists predict more heat deaths from extreme weather caused by global warming - Junk fax lawsuits

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Columbus teacher dies of bacterial meningitis - Search for Lake Erie boaters suspended - Forum to address use of Khat among large Somali community in Columbus