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Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has endorsed Hillary Clinton in her bid for the nation's top job. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Franklin County authorities seize evidence in hit and run case - The Ohio Poll's latest approval ratings for Governor Strickland and President Bush - Strickland endorses candidate for president - COSI Toledo closure formally approved - Why cold weather affects how flu spreads - Fire kills thousands of fish in Urbana - Zook brings a tough Illini team into Columbus

Columbus, OH – Find out about voter interest and who Ohioans favor at this point in the 2008 presidential campaign. Hear Mike Foley's interview with Ohio Poll director Eric Rademacher.

Columbus, OH – State leaders say they are taking a harder line against mortgage companies in an effort to stop the wave of foreclosures in Ohio. Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles reports.

Columbus, OH – A group of politically active ministers, rabbis, and other religious leaders want to declare Ohio a "political sleaze-free zone" in next year's campaigns --- local, state, and national. But not everyone agrees on the definition of what amounts to political sleaze. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Portman still considering future political campaign - Ohio Poll finds low interest in 2008 presidential race, and two candidates begin to pull away from challengers

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear:

OSU sends out crime alert - Racial tensions at Denison University - Religious groups want Ohio declared a "political sleaze-free zone"

Feels about right.

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

Small is good in this case. Wristcutters is an indie about as absurd as films will get this year. Its conceit, that there is a post-mortem place where suicides go, actually feels about right?a dark, dirty, desaturated, desert (Southern California?) with machines on the brink of normal death in a time just before cells and computers but modern enough for lost souls finding their way back to themselves even if they are dead.

Columbus, OH – Some people call it the modern-day equivalent of a "Scarlet letter." The plan is to require sex offenders who've been freed from prison to have special green license plates on their cars....as a warning to children to stay away. The proposal is getting hearings in the Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee....and they've attracted strong supporters and strong critics alike. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

Columbus, OH – Ohio Democrats are hoping victories in some political races throughout the state are indicators of what's to come in 2008. But Ohio Republicans say the democrats are wrong about that. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Columbus, OH – Ohio Democrats are hoping victories in some political races throughout the state are indicators of what's to come in 2008. But Ohio Republicans say the democrats are wrong about that. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Columbus, OH – Many people recognize John Ratzenberger from his days as Cliff on the television sitcom Cheers or his voice roles on every animated movie produced by Pixar. But Ratzenberger's primary focus now has nothing to do with entertainment. The former carpenter turned actor has been touring key battleground states hosting town hall meetings on manufacturing issues. His "Keep it made in America" discussion tour stopped in Columbus. In a conversation with Mike Foley, Ratzenberger explains why he's so passionate about manufacturing.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Market survey to help identify more work and living spaces for Columbus artists - Ohio and other states offer rewards for tips that help authorities stop dogfighting rings -

Columbus, OH – Federal appeals court rules that religious groups can sue the City of Columbus over permits - Columbus officials create homeless advocacy position - Report finds that a quarter of the nation's homeless are military veterans - More fair trade products

Columbus, OH – Ohio voters might decide whether veterans of recent military conflicts get some compensation from the state. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Poor sales for Ohio retailers - Small farmers hope to cash in on the demand for ethanol - Columbus police search for hit and run driver - Ohio Highway Patrol says rush hours are deadly - TV star visits Columbus to bring attention to manufacturing

Columbus, OH – So what's the deal with this section? Well, nearly all of us at WCBE are pet lovers. We all know about whiskers, those often pesky hairs that protrude from our furry friends and sometimes even our own faces. Well, this section will include protrusions or extensions that grow out of the stories and interviews that we produce. Those extra elements that we might not have time for on the air, but that you still might find interesting or intriguing. Most of the time, it will contain additional audio, but we could include photos and other elements when applicable.

Columbus, OH – John Ratzenberger - whose face people recognize from his time on Cheers and whose voice they hear coming from numerous animated characters in Pixar films - spent the past few days in Columbus preparing for his town hall meeting on manufacturing. In addition to speaking with WCBE about that, he also took time to reflect on what made Cheers so successful, the state of television and the current Hollywood writers strike.

Columbus, OH – Ohioans may vote next March on a plan to help AVOID the kind of confusion that hit some voters Tuesday when they cast their ballots. The problem is - sometimes, an issue appears on the ballot ....but none of the votes on it are counted....and for good reason. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen explains.

Columbus, OH – School money issues dominated many Central Ohio ballots Tuesday. School issues in Upper Arlington and Pickerington passed, while those in New Albany, Marysville, Canal Winchester, Newark and the Johnstown-Monroe district lost. Election Day was kind to most of the incumbents on the Columbus school board. Four incumbents won, but unofficial results show incumbent Jeff Cabot suffered a narrow defeat. Alison Holm reports.