Gary Click adopts tough-guy persona in final weeks before primary
Click has embraced gun rights messaging amid a primary challenge, but his legislative record on surveillance and school funding complicates the image shift.
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Ohio attorney general candidates push for non-partisan leader in office
Two Democrats and one Republican are running for Ohio attorney general in 2026, each emphasizing legal experience and accountability as defining themes of their campaigns.
‘A humanitarian issue.’ Ohio bills would reduce barriers for people after serving criminal sentences
Several bipartisan bills moving through the Ohio legislature aim to remove employment, housing, and financial barriers for Ohioans with criminal records.
Trump cuts leave Ohio with 5 ACA navigators for 88 counties
Ohio went from 50 ACA navigators to 5 after the Trump administration slashed funding 90%. With pandemic-era subsidies expired, marketplace enrollment dropped 20% — the second-largest decline in the nation.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian author indicted on child sex abuse charges in Ohio
John Kent Tarwater, 55, a Christian author who wrote against LGBTQ+ rights, faces rape and sexual battery charges in Greene County involving victims as young as 10.
Ohio Gun Owners fires back at Gary Click, alleges 'rigged' endorsement system
Ohio Gun Owners leader Chris Dorr responded to State Rep. Gary Click in a 28-minute video, denying Click's allegations, detailing $39,000 in Click campaign transfers to Speaker Huffman's PAC, and accusing the Buckeye Firearms Association of coordinating endorsements with House leadership.
Gibsonburg man indicted on 25 child porn charges in Sandusky County
A 30-year-old Gibsonburg man faces 25 second-degree felony charges related to child sexual abuse material after a Sandusky County grand jury indictment. A jury trial is set for June 30.
One dead in Seneca County house fire Sunday night
A man was found dead in a garage fire in the 8700 block of East County Road 34 in Seneca County. The state fire marshal is investigating.
Ohio Democrat who voted against ending U.S. involvement now calls for Iran war to end
Rep. Greg Landsman now backs ending the Iran war after opposing an earlier resolution, as economic fallout grows and pressure mounts on Trump.
Ohio Senators get update on utility overhaul, forecast of future power demands
Ohio regulators and PJM highlight rising power demand, stalled solar projects, and growing debate over who pays for new energy infrastructure.
What impact is the science of reading having so far in Ohio classrooms and on college campuses?
Ohio requires science of reading instruction in all districts starting this school year, but third-grade reading scores dipped and 10 colleges were found out of compliance with teacher prep standards.
Photo of Derek Merrin with disgraced lawmaker Wes Goodman resurfaces in OH-9 GOP primary
A 2017 photo of congressional candidate Derek Merrin with disgraced former State Rep. Wes Goodman — who resigned after being caught having sex with a man in his Statehouse office — is resurfacing as Merrin runs on an anti-LGBTQ record in Ohio's 9th District.
Tiffin man's child sex sting charge amended ahead of pre-trial
A Fremont court amended the importuning charge against Ronald Callahan, 68, of Tiffin following his arrest in a child sex sting. A pre-trial hearing is set for April 14.
Take 5 Oil Change opens first Seneca County location in Tiffin
Take 5 Oil Change has opened its first Seneca County location at 806 W Market St. in Tiffin, offering 10-minute oil changes with a $25 grand opening discount.
Watson accuses Click of attacking conservative allies in new video
Republican primary challenger Eric Watson released a video Friday accusing incumbent Rep. Gary Click of calling conservative endorsing organizations "extremists" and "frauds" while declining repeated debate requests ahead of the May 5 primary.
Report: Ramaswamy property tax plan would cut $6.6B from Ohio schools and services
A new Innovation Ohio report finds that Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to roll back property taxes to pre-pandemic levels would strip $6.6 billion per year from Ohio schools, fire departments, libraries, and senior services — with no replacement revenue identified.
Data center ban on the Ohio ballot? Petitioners get approval to start gathering signatures
The Ohio Ballot Board unanimously certified a proposed constitutional amendment Thursday that would prohibit data centers drawing more than 25 megawatts monthly. Organizers must gather more than 413,000 signatures across 44 counties by July 1 to reach the November ballot.
Ohio State investigating Epstein payments to gynecologist
Ohio State University confirmed it is investigating a $100,000-per-year consulting arrangement between gynecologist Mark Landon and Jeffrey Epstein — with emails showing Epstein billed Landon's payments to Les Wexner, the billionaire donor whose name adorns the university's medical center.
Tiffin detective charged with OVI after off-duty crash
Off-duty Tiffin Police Detective Shawn Vallery was charged with OVI after crashing into two parked vehicles on Circular Street on March 16 with a BAC of .153. An internal investigation found policy violations; disciplinary action has been taken.
Gary Click clashes with gun lobby leader ahead of GOP primary: He’s a 'fraud'
With weeks until the GOP primary, Rep. Gary Click and Ohio Gun Owners’ Chris Dorr trade accusations as gun policy tensions shape the District 88 race.
