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Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

240 cases of Tuberculosis reported in Ohio last year - String of attacks occur in Short North and South Campus areas - Former Presidents Clinton and Bush honored by National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Films reviewed: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Knocked Up, The Valet

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.

Columbus, OH – If transportation officials in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri get their way, Interstate-70 will have a special lane, just for trucks....all along the four-state corridor. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has more on the story.

Dublin, OH – It's another strong field of golfers at this year's Memorial Tournament, with 8 of the top ten players in the world among those teeing it up. But it's hard not to talk about the top two golfers in the rankings, because they haven't played together in Dublin in five years. This year's tournament will also be extra special for one Columbus native, who gets to play as a pro at Muirfield for the very first time. Mike Foley reports.

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

Cardinal Health agrees to pay $600 million to settle lawsuit - 470 Ohio sex offenders found on MySpace - Former governor has new job - Mickelson withdraws from Memorial Tournament

Columbus, OH – This week, two thousand education experts, community leaders and public officials got together in Columbus for a day long conference on the low high school graduation rates for African American males. They agree there's a problem, but they disagree on how to fix it. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH –
Today's stories include:

Ohio soldier killed in Iraq - New state council studies services for military veterans - At conference, education experts, community leaders, and public officials disagree on how to fix low graduation rates for African American males

Columbus, OH –

Stories you'll hear include:

Body found in Scioto River - OU professors disapprove of president's job performance - Pet food recall traced to Toledo company

It may turn out to be the best comedy of the summer.

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

A girl being "knocked up" in the past was as bad as a girl not having a cell phone today. The big A was not an acceptable remedy, and social rejection was pretty much routine.

Old Hat

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

"I don't get it." Johnny Depp's Capt. Jack Sparrow about the tradition of throwing hats in celebration

I don't get it either, the hysteria about the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy?it's old hat by now. The computer graphics have always been eye-catching, the makeup charmingly realistic, and the actors about as good as you get in film. I just tire of Johnny Depp imitating Johnny Depp playing Captain Jack Sparrow, a gender bending hero for our summers.

Dublin, OH – As expected, Jack Nicklaus will not tee it up in the 32nd playing of the Memorial Tournament, which begins Thursday. But he will play in Wednesday morning's pro-am. Mike Foley reports.

Columbus, OH – Governor Ted Strickland is writing President Bush again, expressing concern that Ohio National Guard troops are being alerted for a call-up to Iraq or Afghanistan without proper equipment and training. The story now from statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen.

Columbus, OH – Hot weather is right around the corner, and low-income Ohioans who are elderly or have special medical conditions are being offered financial help paying their summer cooling bills. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has details.

Columbus, OH – Hot weather is right around the corner, and low-income Ohioans who are elderly or have special medical conditions are being offered financial help paying their summer cooling bills. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has details.

Columbus, OH – Memorial Day is often called the "unofficial start of summer", with the unofficial end on Labor Day. But for many Ohio schoolkids, they're already back in class by the first Monday in September. A proposal at the Statehouse may change that. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Columbus police say an officer shot and critically injured a robbery suspect whom officials say fled on a bicycle - Four people shot outside bar on the city's east side - Efforts to cut pollution on smaller engines

Columbus, OH – Ohio legislators plan to continue looking at a proposed two-year state budget this week, but they'll also be considering bills on several other topics. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has this look-ahead.

Columbus, OH – An Ohio anti-corruption watchdog is fining dozens of lobbyists and the special interest groups they represent....because they haven't filed the required financial disclosure reports. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has the story.

Columbus, OH – A new pilot project by Ohio's top elections official that sends voter registration forms to high school graduates in five counties is under fire. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Columbus, OH – With Ohio gasoline prices at another record high -80 cents a gallon higher than just a couple months ago - state legislators are demanding answers and action. An oil company lobbyist, though, calls the lawmakers latest proposal - at best - worthless...and at worst -counterproductive. From our statehouse news bureau, Bill Cohen files this report.