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Northwest Ohio pastor accused of sexually abusing child
Walter, 52, was also employed as a bus driver for Patrick Henry Local Schools and has been suspended without pay following his arrest.
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Ohio Republican named to lead data center hearings had undisclosed stakes in energy companies
Chavez co-chairs the panel despite an unresolved ethics complaint alleging he hid energy sector stakes while advancing related legislation as Senate Energy Committee chair.
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Jon Husted votes to block insurance accountability measures after collecting over $679K from industry
Husted opposed two amendments to investigate insurance denials and Medicaid losses, votes that came as insurers have given him $679K and are raising Ohio ACA rates up to 37%.
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'Chill Out in Downtown Tiffin' Third Thursday to bring water activities, food trucks and live music
June 18 event features a splash pad, water games, food trucks, live music from Paul Grover, and a chance to win Chamber Cash.
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Ohio property tax abolition campaign drops 2026 ballot bid
A leader with the Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes said they’re instead targeting the November 2027 election after falling short of their signature gathering goals.
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'I didn't put my hands on her': Fired Ohio state trooper denies alleged strangulation of girlfriend
Trooper Nathaniel Cain was arrested after his girlfriend reported he strangled her, breaking her tooth; he was taken into custody as he arrived for his shift.
Utility executives reindicted on state bribery charges
A hung jury forced a retry; prosecutors say new evidence from a civil lawsuit strengthens their case against the former executives.
Bipartisan JobsOhio oversight bill gets first hearing
The bill would require JobsOhio to pay fair market value for future liquor franchise extensions worth billions, after lawmakers questioned whether the nonprofit truly delivers statewide economic benefits.
Economists say a gas tax suspension wouldn’t give Ohioans meaningful relief
A survey of 19 economists found only one believed the benefits would outweigh infrastructure costs, with most citing deferred road maintenance.
Jon Husted admits Iran war's end 'not clear' after months of saying it would be 'brief and successful'
Husted's admission comes as Democrat Sherrod Brown campaigns against the war, citing $1 billion in Ohio taxpayer spending and rising gas prices.
Republican-led Ohio Supreme Court says felony domestic violence offenders can petition to get guns back
Justice Brunner warned the 6-1 ruling creates a dangerous loophole allowing felony domestic violence offenders to restore gun rights while misdemeanor offenders cannot.
Sherrod Brown reprises an anti-war message in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race
The Democratic former senator is tying the war in Iran to rising gas and fertilizer prices as he challenges Republican Sen. Jon Husted in November. The tack resembles Brown’s approach in 2006, when he spoke against the then-war in Iraq and won a seat in the U. S. Senate.
Ohio Republican senator called cops seeking charges against blogger
Republican Sen. Jerry Cirino emailed his local police chief in May asking him to press charges against a progressive blogger who was arrested Monday, over “pornographic” picture of Shrek. The blogger was arrested Monday.
Max Miller took $14,000 from crypto executives tied to federal cases while pushing to ease oversight
The donations came as Miller voted for crypto deregulation and co-authored a bill to exempt stablecoin purchases from capital gains tax.
Ritz Theatre unveils 2026-27 season lineup
The downtown Tiffin venue books country acts, tributes, the Ritz Players' four community productions, and classic films from October 2026 through May 2027.
Ohio Senate advances photo voter ID amendment measure
Democrats and some Republicans say the fast-tracked amendment either goes too far or not far enough, with voting rights groups warning it could be challenged as a poll tax.
Columbia Gas plans major gas-main replacement across Tiffin's east side
The work begins mid-July and will replace pipes installed in the 1950s and 1960s with plastic expected to last over 100 years.
Tiffin University to host 19th annual golf outing
The June 22 fundraiser at Mohawk Golf and Country Club supports student-athlete scholarships, facilities and travel through team and individual registration.
Ohio state trooper charged with felony strangulation of his girlfriend in Tiffin
The trooper was arrested after his girlfriend reported he grabbed her neck and broke her tooth during a May 19 argument at their shared Tiffin home.
Data center opponents give Ohio lawmakers an earful
Residents demanded a data center moratorium, citing water contamination risks, secrecy through NDAs, and inadequate state oversight during the committee's only public hearing.
