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Independent local reporting, progressive commentary, and community‑rooted journalism serving Tiffin, Fostoria, Bellevue, Green Springs, and communities across Northwest Ohio.

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Helping Northwest Ohio understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what they can do about it.

TiffinOhio.net is Northwest Ohio’s independent newsroom for timely local news, accountability reporting, and progressive commentary rooted in our communities.

Founded in 2016, our mission is simple: help people in Tiffin, Fostoria, Bellevue, Green Springs, and communities across Northwest Ohio understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what they can do about it.

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Fact check: Gary Click accused 3 Democrats of funding his GOP primary opponent. Records show they gave $0.

By Jen ZieglerAugust 7, 2026
Fact check: Gary Click accused 3 Democrats of funding his GOP primary opponent. Records show they gave $0.

Watson says Republican turnout, not Democratic crossover votes, nearly cost Click the primary, calling Click's own logic contradictory.

Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court loss

By Ariana FigueroaAugust 7, 2026
Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court loss

The new orders target children of terrorist group members, diplomatic staff and birth tourists, with agencies given 30 days to issue guidance.

Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed

By Jacob FischlerAugust 7, 2026
Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed

Murkowski's no vote leaves Trump needing Louisiana's Bill Cassidy, the lone undecided Republican, to confirm Blanche amid Epstein files and immunity fund concerns.

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer COVID questions

By Jacob FischlerAugust 7, 2026
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer COVID questions

Democrats say Sen. Rand Paul's committee tried to trap Fauci into statements not covered by Biden's pardon, then sent the resolution straight to prosecutors.

JobsOhio chairman lobbies for Intel, a company that got millions from JobsOhio

By Marty SchladenAugust 7, 2026
JobsOhio chairman lobbies for Intel, a company that got millions from JobsOhio

The Ohio Ethics Commission says Rubin's continued lobbying appears to contradict promises he made to DeWine's office before joining the JobsOhio board.

FIRE report gives 14 Ohio universities yellow light ratings for free speech policies

By Megan HenryAugust 7, 2026
FIRE report gives 14 Ohio universities yellow light ratings for free speech policies

Cleveland State was Ohio's only green light school, while the national red light rate hit an all-time low of 13.2% in FIRE's 20th annual survey.

Ohio secretary of state sets sights on state auditor’s office

By Susan TebbenAugust 7, 2026
Ohio secretary of state sets sights on state auditor’s office

LaRose will face Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell, who helped pull her city out of fiscal emergency by working closely with the auditor's office.

Ohio government doesn’t have to ban speech on campus to silence it

By Simon TamAugust 7, 2026
Ohio government doesn’t have to ban speech on campus to silence it

A Kent State survey found a third of faculty already altered lessons under Senate Bill 1, which is also costing universities up to $2 million yearly to enforce.

As federal protections fade, disabled Americans fear a return to institutions

By Anna Claire VollersAugust 7, 2026
As federal protections fade, disabled Americans fear a return to institutions

A DOJ memo and state Medicaid cuts, including $126 million in Maryland, are reshaping decades of civil rights protections for disabled Americans nationwide.

Ramaswamy takes nearly $100K from energy interests as Ohioans’ electric bills soar

By Bonnie LucasAugust 6, 2026
Ramaswamy takes nearly $100K from energy interests as Ohioans’ electric bills soar

Utility and gas PAC donations to Ramaswamy roughly doubled to $65,603 after a watchdog first flagged the money, with the biggest checks arriving on the filing deadline.

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We cover voting rights, elections, and government with a pro‑democracy lens.

Center working people

We prioritize stories about labor, wages, housing, and economic justice.

Hold power accountable

We scrutinize how decisions by public officials and institutions affect our region.

Serve the whole community

We strive to reach people who don’t usually seek out civic information or subscribe to paywalled outlets.

Keep information free

Local news should be a public good, not a luxury product.

Build community

We foster connections and conversations that strengthen Northwest Ohio.

What We Cover

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You’ll see our work across a few main areas of coverage, all connected by a pro‑democracy, pro‑community lens.

Local news & accountability

City and county government, schools, public safety, and how policies impact Northwest Ohio communities.

Labor & working families

Unions, workplace issues, wages, benefits, and the economy from a pro‑worker perspective.

Democracy & voting

Elections, voting access, democracy tools, and coverage that helps people participate, not just spectate.

State & national stories that hit home

Reporting and analysis on statehouse and national decisions that ripple through our region.

Commentary & analysis

Clearly labeled opinion pieces that offer progressive, pro‑democracy perspectives and invite debate.

Community & culture

Local events, arts, sports, and the stories that make Northwest Ohio unique.

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Individual readers

People who contribute what they can to keep local news strong.

Mission‑aligned partners

Organizations that share our commitment to democracy and local journalism.

Limited earned revenue

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Ownership

Rooted in Northwest Ohio, not hedge funds.

TiffinOhio.net is owned and operated by NorthStar Civic Media, a mission‑driven organization focused on sustainable local journalism.

  • Not controlled by hedge funds or corporate chains.
  • No political party, committee, or campaign ownership.
  • Built to keep local journalism rooted in the communities it serves — including Tiffin and Northwest Ohio.

Editorial Integrity

How we earn — and keep — your trust.

The trust of our audience is our highest priority. We’re transparent about how we report, label, and correct our work so you can see how decisions are made.

News vs. opinion is clearly labeled

Our commentary and analysis pieces are marked as opinion, separate from straight news coverage.

Facts come first

News articles are researched using reputable sources, cross‑checked by our staff, and verified for accuracy before publication.

We correct our mistakes

When we get something wrong, we correct it as quickly and transparently as possible.

We’re transparent about our standards

We publish detailed policies so you can see how we approach verification, corrections, and labeling.

Partner content is clearly labeled

We work with trusted partners for statewide coverage, and those stories are clearly labeled so you always know where a story originated.

We welcome reader feedback

Your questions, concerns, and tips help us improve our coverage and hold ourselves accountable.