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Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

New tax return processing system slows down refunds - Fireworks company assures 4th of July will go on - City of Euclid accused of violoating Voting Rights Act

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

Missing pregnant woman's suspected killers go to court - Ohio doctor investigated for over-prescribing painkillers - Governor praised for response to identity theft

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

AT&T debuts new cable TV and internet service - School vouchers for special-needs kids may be cut from budget - U Dayton creates gun that simulates debris collisions with space shuttles

Try to remember Gatsby.

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

For of all sad words of tongue or pen,

The saddest are these: "It might have been!"

John Greenleaf Whittier

Films reviewed: A Mighty Heart, 1408,Evan Almighty

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 – Stories you'll hear include:

Teen faces life in prison if convicted of killing police officer - Bald Eagle population's spike spurs changes - Other bird populations in Ohio on the decline -

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

State budget needs work - Strickland orders changes at ODNR - Port Columbus officials heading to Ireland

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Fire at Central Ohio fireworks storage building - Search for missing pregnant woman resumes - Perspective from Columbus Bar Association president on the complaint against Avvo's ranking of attorneys

A beautiful mess.

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

La Vie En Rose is a beautiful mess, a bit like the life of chanteuse Edith Piaf herself. In the same turmoil as the life of Ray Charles and Judy Garland, and maybe a little of Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf was a mid- twentieth century French pop singer with vocal chords almost the size of her tiny 4 foot 8 inch body and a drug and alcohol life style to match those lungs.

Columbus, OH – A major bill to get tougher with repeat felons is being introduced in the Ohio legislature by key lawmakers in the republican majority. It could mean more time behind bars for those who KEEP breaking the law. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen files this report.

Columbus, OH – The numbers of Ohioans who could be at risk for identity theft has doubled as state officials continue to find out what's on a computer storage device that was stolen more than a week ago. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

U.S. EPA proposes new smog standards - Sunken steamer found on Lake Erie floor - O-negative blood supply runs dry in central Ohio

Columbus, OH –

Today's stories include:

30-year-old, 18-year-old charged in North Linden teen's death - Volunteer group renews search for missing pregnant woman - Local blood supply drops to critically low levels - Cleveland Indians beat Philedelphia Phillies 10-6

Miraculous

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

Evan Almighty is a shameless exploitation of Christians and liberals, which leaves only the thundering horde of moderate Republicans to wonder how they fit into God's plan. This fable about God (Morgan Freeman) asking Congressman Evan Baker (Steve Carell) to build an ark in anticipation of a flood is corny, manipulative, self-righteous, self-satisfied, and fun.

Columbus, OH – All state employees and others who may be at risk for identity theft are deciding what to do now that they know their names and social security numbers are on a device that was stolen a few days ago. Statehouse correspondent Karen Kasler reports.

Columbus, OH – State Representatives Tuesday refused to go along with changes that state SENATORS made to the proposed 52 billion dollar budget for state government in Ohio. That means a special legislative committee will have to hammer out a compromise version. Details now from statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen.

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

UAW-Delphi pact close - Portman resigns - Decisions ahead for state workers - Father of missing Ohio woman's son speaks

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Republican candidate for Columbus mayor floats idea of taking over the school district - Obama in Ohio

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Noe's business partner out of jail - Two Columbus restaurants closed over health violations - Teacher cuts at Dayton Public Schools - Perry County village not so quiet anymore - Hot-hitting Clipper back in the show

Columbus, OH – Stories you'll hear include:

Noe's business partner out of jail - Two Columbus restaurants closed over health violations - Teacher cuts at Dayton Public Schools - Perry County village not so quiet anymore - Hot-hitting Clipper back in the show