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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Erin Keller

Neighbors outraged after city bans kids from playing in the street

Ordinances in Xenia, Ohio, prohibit children from playing in the streets, even with portable basketball hoops - (Getty Images)

Residents of an Ohio city are outraged about ordinances prohibiting children from playing in the streets as summer quickly approaches.

Xenia citizens sounded off in Facebook comments Thursday after the police division posted a reminder about ordinances banning street play due to complaints about kids, often with portable basketball hoops, playing in the roadways and not moving for traffic.

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