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DeWine: TPS ruling a mistake, 10,000+ Ohio Haitians at risk

By Jen ZieglerJune 27, 2026
DeWine: TPS ruling a mistake, 10,000+ Ohio Haitians at risk

DeWine, a Republican, breaks with Trump on the decision, warning that 10,000+ Ohioans will lose work permits within weeks and face immediate deportation.

Fired Ohio trooper pleads not guilty to strangling girlfriend; grand jury adds domestic violence count

By TiffinOhio.net StaffJune 26, 2026
Fired Ohio trooper pleads not guilty to strangling girlfriend; grand jury adds domestic violence count

Cain, fired by the Highway Patrol in June, faces a third-degree felony strangulation charge and a domestic violence misdemeanor after the May 19 incident at his Tiffin home.

Man wanted on rape, kidnapping charges arrested in Seneca County

By TiffinOhio.net StaffJune 26, 2026
Man wanted on rape, kidnapping charges arrested in Seneca County

Flores was arrested Thursday after deputies found him hiding in a barn near the U.S. 224 and State Route 19 intersection in Seneca County.

Northwest Ohio residents call out Jon Husted for key role in FirstEnergy corruption scandal

By Jen ZieglerJune 26, 2026
Northwest Ohio residents call out Jon Husted for key role in FirstEnergy corruption scandal

Residents and local officials demand accountability as FirstEnergy seeks a rate increase tied to the $60 million HB 6 bribery scandal that Husted helped orchestrate.

Tiffin announces plans to celebrate July 4 with events, doubled fireworks for America 250

By TiffinOhio.net StaffJune 26, 2026
Tiffin announces plans to celebrate July 4 with events, doubled fireworks for America 250

The city is doubling its fireworks display for the 250th anniversary, with a full day of free activities from a car show to live music at Hedges-Boyer Park.

Ohio officials to vote on opening 23,000 acres of public lands to fracking

By Jake ZuckermanJune 26, 2026
Ohio officials to vote on opening 23,000 acres of public lands to fracking

State officials are scheduled to vote Monday to open or select a winning bid on about 23,000 acres of publicly owned wildlife preserves. This would significantly expand oil and gas exploration on Ohio’s public lands.

Ohioans rally to support Haitians living with temporary protected status after Supreme Court ruling

By Megan HenryJune 26, 2026
Ohioans rally to support Haitians living with temporary protected status after Supreme Court ruling

Hours after the Supreme Court upheld Trump's power to revoke their status, hundreds gathered in Springfield to support the 12,000-15,000 Haitians facing potential deportation to a violence-torn nation.

GOP dreams of another big budget bill dashed by Trump demands for SAVE America Act

By Jennifer ShuttJune 26, 2026
GOP dreams of another big budget bill dashed by Trump demands for SAVE America Act

Trump's push for a voter ID bill is fracturing GOP plans for a broader budget package, with Senate Republicans saying the measure lacks the 60 votes needed to pass.

Narrowed Education Department definition of ‘professional’ degrees stopped in federal court

By Shauneen MirandaJune 26, 2026
Narrowed Education Department definition of ‘professional’ degrees stopped in federal court

Judge Howell blocked the narrower definition one week before July 1 rollout, siding with nursing, teaching, and social work groups challenging stricter loan caps.

States show their stuff: The Great American State Fair opens in D.C.

By Ashley MurrayJune 26, 2026
States show their stuff: The Great American State Fair opens in D.C.

Gov. DeWine showcased Ohio's pavilion while the Trump administration's Freedom 250 fair stretched nearly a mile across the National Mall.

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State & national stories that hit home

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