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Snow triggers crashes, interstate closures in Ohio

CLEVELAND – Blizzard-like conditions across parts of Ohio on Saturday contributed to three major chain-reaction accidents involving more than 60 vehicles – including several tractor-trailers – and closing multipleToday 3:00 am

Bald eagle nest closes trail at NW Ohio marsh area

OAK HARBOR, Ohio — State wildlife officials say access to part of another northern Ohio park is being limited to protect a new bald eagle nest.Saturday

Utility panel: Power plant closings could boost Ohio rates

TOLEDO – The closings of six coal-burning power plants operated by FirstEnergy Corp.Saturday

NORTHWOOD, Ohio – An explosion at an auto parts plant in northwest Ohio has injured nine people.

Authorities just outside Toledo say all of the injuries appear to be minor.

The explosion happened Tuesday morning at Faurecia Interior Systems in Northwood, southeast of Toledo. The company makes doors for a nearby Chrysler plant.

Authorities said they aren't sure what caused the explosion.

Workers said they heard a loud pop and then saw thick, black smoke.

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9 hurt in blast at auto parts plant