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Expert: Ohio Seeing 'Shocking' Spike In Deer Ticks
A state insect expert says Ohio is seeing a "shocking" increase in the deer ticks that can carry Lyme disease.

AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional but agreed to give sponsors of the bitterly contested, voter-approved law time to appeal the ruling before ordering the state to resume allowing gay couples to wed.

Last beam installed at MHUC Heart Pavilion By J-T Staff Reports
Pictured left - Construction workers lifted and installed the last beam for the construction of the Memorial Hospital of Union County’s future heart center. Worker Brian Hill guides the beam as it goes up.

More deer ticks seen, increasing fears of disease
By KANTELE FRANKO

Ohio spike in deer ticks may lead to rise in Lyme disease cases, experts fear
A group that includes the state health and wildlife agencies is working to sort out what risks may be posed by last year's spike in confirmed deer ticks, also known as black-legged ticks, and how best to spread the word and keep people safe. The experts believe the higher numbers are a sign of tick population growth, not simply the result of more active searching last year.

Kentucky Football Getting a Visit from 4-Star Wide Receiver Monty Madaris
BleedBlueKentucky.com  is reporting that 4-star Ohio receiver Monty Madaris  has decided to visit the University of Kentucky this weekend.   With Kentucky recently losing out on 4-star running back Imani Cross to Nebraska, a commit from Madaris (at a position that has frustrated the coaching staff and the fans this past season) would definitely be a shot in the arm for Joker Phillips' 2012 ...

Family, football meant everything to Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno dies of lung cancer; colleagues say heartbreak, turmoil may have played parts, too

Indiana, Purdue meet with both looking to regain momentum
Indiana University’s stint in the Top 25 may be coming to an end. Purdue is just looking for a winning streak.

Sunday Special: NCAA 'at a fork in road' after 2011 scandals
NCAA delegates met here last week with one central question on their minds: How can college athletics avoid another scandal-ridden year like 2011? Cases at high-profile institutions such as Ohio State, Penn State, Miami of Florida and North Carolina, alon