An Introduction to the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

An Introduction to the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic – The Generation Rx Initiative presents a resources to highlight this growing epidemic. The Generation Rx Initiative, a partnership between The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and the Cardinal Health Foundation. It provides a number of resources aimed to empower communities to tackle prescription drug abuse and increase awareness about the issue. Learn more at go.osu.edu

Three charged after meth lab busts in Somerset, Glenford

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NEW LEXINGTON — Charges have been filed against three men in connection with search warrants served by the Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force at homes in Somerset and Glenford during the past month. Timothy Murray, 24, and Brandon Butcher, 22 …
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Governor's pardon power used too rarely

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Other states, including New York, Illinois and Ohio, have robust judicial certificate systems. In the meantime, it is enough to commend Brown for being prepared to pardon generously. … Another grantee was convicted of robbery in 1970 when a teenager …
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Cleveland's 2012 top stories: April through June

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The U.S. Justice Department declines to reopen its investigation of the 1970 shootings at Ken State University by Ohio National Guardsmen, saying an analysis of an audiotape made at the time is inconclusive. April 26: Former Liberian President Charles …
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