When a local judge makes a ruling in a criminal case, it usually remains just a local news story. But a recent ruling by a Franklin County judge in a case involving rape has become a statewide and even a national story.

The federal government is focusing attention on research and development of ethanol. And the states are getting into the act too. The state of Ohio is considering a proposal to increase the amount of ethanol available to drivers. But even with that plan, Ohio is way behind other states in developing this alternative fuel.

In Dublin, the residents of one of the few remaining mobile home parks may eventually have to tell each other goodbye. Owners of the Ponderosa community are selling the property.