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Ohio Gas Prices Hit New Low Before Christmas: Patch PM

Plus, a Cleveland suburb promotes its first female police captain, a school system adds seat belts to its buses, and more.

Welcome to Tuesday's Patch PM. Here are the top headlines from across the state

National Gas Prices Hit New Low, Ohio Prices Even Lower

Buckeye State drivers are paying nearly 20 cents less per gallon than the average American driver for gas. That's good news for anyone hitting the road for Christmas or New Year's Eve.

Lakewood Police Promote 1st Female Captain

Leslie Wilkins has spent 34 years with the department. She was Lakewood's first female patrol officer and is now the city's first female captain.

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Seat Belts To Be Added To Beachwood School Buses

Third-graders from Hilltop Elementary proposed the legislation, which was refined and adopted by Beachwood City Council.

Older Man Found Dead, Decomposing In Cleveland Home

The man had not been seen for weeks before officers found his body. Police said the man had been hit over the head, killing him.

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