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Ohio sees bump in holiday traffic deaths

The number of traffic fatalities on Ohio roadways over the Memorial Day holiday weekend was the highest in three years, according to provisional statistics released Tuesday by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

McIlroy, Scheffler in final Memorial field

Reigning FedExCup champion Rory McIlroy and 2022 current world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler are among the 120 golfers who will tee off this week at the 2023 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday.

Lima prison escapee’s body found in Ohio River

A convicted murderer who escaped last week from a northwest Ohio prison with another inmate by hiding in a trash container was found dead Sunday after his body was spotted floating in the Ohio River, police in Kentucky said.

Short North anti-violence measures continue over holiday weekend

City officials say a stepped-up crackdown on violence in the Short North area will continue over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend as mayors and police officials around the U.S. roll out strategies in response to the traditional summer bump in violent crime.