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Tony Luzio’s father: ‘We always had a sliver of hope’
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 02:17 PM
After almost 10 years of searching, praying and convincing the public not to give up, Anthony Luzio Sr. can finally put his son to rest. “After 9 1/2 years to prepare for this, we thought we would be ready for the inevitable. But it hurts as bad as if it happened yesterday," said Luzio, 63, from his Dublin home this morning. Luzio was last seen leaving a party in July 2005.
Hocking Hills
Upgrades coming for park
The Ohio Natural Department of Resources plans to spend about $8.3 million on capital improvements at Hocking Hills State Park over two years.
Crime
Man charged with murder
A Far West Side man charged with killing his pregnant girlfriend beat her with a baseball bat and strangled her before burying her in a Groveport field, Columbus police said.
Business
Hofbrauhaus set to open Tuesday
The new Hofbrauhaus at Grandview Yard will open on Tuesday, and much of it is like any other Hofbrauhaus in the restaurant chain with only house-brewed beers on tap.
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Government & Politics
- Details released in GOP campaign operative's indictment
- Green Party gubernatorial candidate: The political system is broken
- Travelers from west Africa to be monitored for Ebola symptoms for 21 days
- Business tax deduction not as popular as state predicted
- Monica Lewinsky says she’s ‘patient zero’ for cyberbullying
- Ohio Politics Now: More talk of Kasich running for president
- Olentangy school board member turns to Supreme Court in fight with other members
- ‘Ninjas’ pull campaign signs from illegal spots
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Sports Headlines
Blue Jackets: Back injury threatens Horton’s career
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 08:14 AM
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Blue Jackets aren’t ready to move on without injured right wing Nathan Horton just yet. But optimism is fading that Horton will be able to play this season, and there’s growing concern that the 29-year-old’s career might be finished.
- Transcript of our Blue Jackets chat with Aaron Portzline
- Blue Jackets notebook: Versatility makes Skille, Letestu valuable
- Chat about Ohio State football with Tim May, 1 p.m. Thursday
- Ohio State football: Larry Johnson geared up for return to Penn State
- Ohio State football: Linebacker Baker jilts Gators for Buckeyes
- Ohio State notebook: J.T. Barrett moves team with his feet, too
- Penn State football: Sanctions ending, but it's a long road back
- Around the NFL: Former Buckeye Mike Adams steps up for Steelers
- Soccer: Ohio State goalie Ivanov finalist for national award
- Soccer | Crew: Schoenfeld’s big week has goals, a ‘yes’ from her
- World Series: Bumgarner is aces for Giants in Game 1
- Bob Hunter commentary: If this is the World Series we get, why play 162 games?
Business Headlines
- Unclaimed-funds scam is making the rounds
- Hofbrauhaus Columbus heads for Tuesday opening
- Local auto dealers await parts to fix air bags
- EPA: Gas mileage inflated on 4 Mini Cooper models
- Business tax deduction not as popular as state predicted
- NetJets has high hopes for Chinese venture
- Central Ohio’s jobless rate falls to 4.3 percent
- Home sales rose in September in Ohio
US & World Headlines from AP
- 2 dead in shooting attack at Canada's Parliament Wed Oct 22 16:04:00 EDT 2014
- US to track everyone coming from Ebola nations Wed Oct 22 13:44:00 EDT 2014
- Probe: UNC academic fraud was 'shadow curriculum' Wed Oct 22 15:46:00 EDT 2014
- Teens' travel renews concerns about terror appeal Wed Oct 22 16:03:00 EDT 2014
- Social Security benefits get another tiny increase Wed Oct 22 11:14:00 EDT 2014
- Camel maker Reynolds snuffs out workplace smoking Wed Oct 22 14:21:00 EDT 2014
- APNewsBreak: Care questioned in 15 NY jail deaths Wed Oct 22 11:59:00 EDT 2014
- North Korean detainee reunites with family in Ohio Wed Oct 22 11:56:00 EDT 2014
- California malpractice cap generates big spending Wed Oct 22 16:02:00 EDT 2014
- Giants-Royals square off in Game 2 of World Series Wed Oct 22 16:02:00 EDT 2014
Life & Entertainment
Entertainment Events from ColumbusAlive.com
Wednesday
Black Veil Brides
Originally formed in Cincinnati, Black Veil Brides is touring with new music ahead of the release o...
Thursday
Drive-By Truckers
Alt-country rockers Drive By Truckers bring their tour to Columbus in support of "English Oceans,"...
Friday
The Lion King
The popular Disney stage show "The Lion King" continues its run at the Ohio Theatre, presented by B...