3 former LifeWise affiliates charged with sex crimes against minors in Ohio cases
The cases renew scrutiny of LifeWise's background-check standards as the program prepares to launch in Tiffin City Schools this fall.
Bonnie Lucas
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Husted to Ohioans worried about gas prices: 'What do you want me to do?'
Husted dismissed constituent concerns about $4.78 gas and voted against a war powers resolution that four Republicans supported, as Sherrod Brown's campaign highlights the conflict's economic toll.
Gary Click held a passenger CDL while racking up 10 traffic tickets
Click dismissed the violations as unimportant, while the Highway Patrol superintendent said lawmakers with 10+ tickets should scrutinize their driving.
Ohio MAGA congressman accused of brutally beating GOP senator’s daughter
Photos and court filings published by the Daily Mail allege Ohio Rep. Max Miller hurled a pot of boiling water at his ex-wife Emily Moreno and struck her during a February custody exchange, as Bay Village police continue an open child abuse investigation.
Ohio Republican governor candidate claims primary election was 'stolen' from her
Heather Hill says her Ohio GOP gubernatorial primary was "stolen," citing unverified claims of 23–25% support — but the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously disqualified her ticket and her votes were not counted.
Bill Reineke poised to lead Ohio Senate as Jerry Cirino bows out: report
Reineke has received campaign money from FirstEnergy and ECOT founder William Lager, both central to major Ohio corruption investigations.
Commissioner Bill Frankart acknowledged past false claims in deposition, report says
A new report says Seneca County Commissioner Bill Frankart acknowledged under oath that some public statements were false and went uncorrected ahead of the May 5 primary election.
Formal complaints filed against Sandusky County judge over Venmo campaign funds
A Defiance man has filed formal complaints with 2 Ohio regulatory bodies alleging Sandusky County Judge Brad Smith violated state campaign finance law by accepting campaign contributions through a personal Venmo account — allegations Smith has not addressed publicly.
Gary Click paid nonprofit dues 910 days late, former president says
The former president of a Fremont nonprofit accused Rep. Gary Click of joining the child abuse prevention group for political gain and paying his dues 910 days late.
Husted campaign cuts $1,500 check to anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
Sen. Jon Husted's reelection campaign paid $1,500 to the Center for Christian Virtue, an SPLC-designated anti-LGBTQ+ hate group, an FEC filing shows.
Forced out of court clerk job over politicking and bungled cases, Sandusky County GOP chair appointed to commissioner seat
Justin Smith was reprimanded in 2019 for using county work time on political business and turning in inaccurate work before resigning. Seven years later, the Sandusky County GOP he leads named him to fill a commissioner vacancy.
Ohio Republican congressional candidate accused of controlling affair with 2020 campaign staffer
A former Trump campaign worker alleges Ohio congressional candidate Madison Sheahan carried on a secret, controlling 2-year sexual relationship with her beginning in October 2020 — a claim Sheahan's Ohio campaign manager flatly denies. The report surfaces 11 days before the May 5 Republican primary in the 9th District.
