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Mary Jane’s Guide – Vape This

It’s all over the news. Vaping is dangerous, no it’s better than smoke. The problem involves tobacco. No, THC. Additives should be outlawed – no – marijuana should. If you’re confused, concerned or even cautious, let’s shed some light on this new…

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Diona Clark – Domestic violence victim turns her tragedy into advocacy

The first bullet entered under her left arm. The second bullet entered her left breast – inches from her heart – after grazing her hand which required microsurgery, collapsed her lung, and chipped her rib.


Diona Clark suffered this…

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Local Libertarian Candidates Challenge the Establishment

Local election season is in full swing and it seems like wherever you go in Central Ohio, alternative political candidates are shaking things up. Here in Columbus, the insurgent progressive group Yes We Can is challenging the unstoppable Franklin…

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Joe Motil: ‘There’s no doubt about it’ tax abatements have cost Columbus city schools air conditioning

For the most part, theFreep supports Sen. Sherrod Brown and his daughter Elizabeth Brown, current Columbus City Council Pro Tem, or temporary council president, but this is no endorsement for re-election.


Mrs. Brown is an advocate for…

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