Opportunity Center superintendent retires days after pleading guilty to theft
Hurst pleaded guilty July 2 to switching price stickers on a $1,299 computer at Best Buy and faces 30 days jail time, suspended.
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Ohio has made $314 million by opening state lands to fracking
Signing bonuses and early royalty payments signal Ohio’s decision to open state parks and wildlife areas to fracking means big money for the state. Environmentalists say it’s not worth the tradeoff.
One year after biggest SNAP cuts ever, 100,000 Ohioans without help, state bracing for costs
Ohio faces $160 million in new SNAP costs after federal cuts shifted 75% of administrative expenses to states, threatening food security for 1.4 million monthly users.
‘It’s a big help.’ Weekly mobile routes provide meals to hundreds of Ohio children during summer
Children's Hunger Alliance operates four mobile routes across Ohio, serving hundreds of kids weekly as summer hunger peaks for families losing school meal access.
Complaint accuses Ramaswamy campaign of hiding $509K in credit card spending
A new complaint accuses Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio campaign of burying more than $509K in credit-card spending behind monthly AmEx payments, obscuring what the money was spent on.
NW Ohio union leaders: Ramaswamy moved his company to Texas, now wants to run Ohio
Union leaders point to Ramaswamy's 2024 relocation of Strive Asset Management from Columbus to Dallas as evidence he won't fight for Ohio workers.
As Ramaswamy runs for Ohio governor, attacks on his identity come from fellow Republicans
The Cincinnati-born biotech entrepreneur has faced attacks on his Hindu faith and citizenship from far-right activists and a GOP primary rival, despite his own attacks on identity politics.
Seneca County deputies fatally shoot Bloomville man, 43
The 43-year-old man allegedly displayed knives and attempted to drive away before deputies fired, according to the Sheriff's Office account now under state investigation.
Tiffin man dies from injuries in high-speed motorcycle crash
Guilkey was traveling more than 60 mph on a street posted at 25 mph when he lost control and struck a utility pole on June 30.
Tiffin City Council advances traffic-signal and sewer projects, adopts 2027 tax budget
Council also honored a sergeant who talked a suicidal 13-year-old away from a loaded firearm and advanced a proposal to eliminate firefighter residency requirements.
Ohio ratepayers’ summer electric bills could top $800, report says
A Third Way report blames Trump administration policies for blocking clean energy while propping up coal, as Ohioans face 17% bill increases amid a $1 billion utility scandal.
Ohio court case eliminates limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates
The case began when J.D. Vance and Steve Chabot sued after being outraised by Democratic opponents, with Vance getting $15.2 million to Tim Ryan's $56.4 million.
New Ohio bill could hamstring big wind and solar farms even more
Senate Bill 294, backed by fossil fuel groups, would require solar and wind projects to prove 50% reliability, a standard solar advocates say is unachievable and would block projects the state already favors less than gas and nuclear.
Perrysburg man killed in Ottawa County crash
The 19-year-old driver who failed to yield at a stop sign was not injured; neither driver was wearing a seatbelt.
Ohio Republicans stand by Rodney Creech despite child sex abuse allegations
State Rep. Rodney Creech — accused in state investigative records of climbing into bed with a minor female relative while erect and wearing only his underwear — remains the GOP nominee in House District 40.
FirstEnergy bribery scandal haunts Jon Husted's Senate race as Ohio ratepayers keep paying
Husted testified as a defense witness in the bribery trial this spring, as Ohio ratepayers continue paying hundreds of millions for the bailout he championed.
Ohio economists split on Medicaid fraud-prevention proposals
A survey of 13 Ohio economists found little consensus on whether SB 315's fraud-prevention measures will save money or harm access to care for vulnerable populations.
Ohio grocer Kroger announces $1.65 billion deal to purchase Giant Eagle
The deal needs federal approval, but experts warn consolidation could mean store closures, job losses, and higher food prices for consumers.
Ohio University receives first award from Rural Health Transformation Fund
The $10 million award is Ohio's first disbursement from a $202 million federal fund meant to offset Medicaid cuts to rural healthcare.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s private jet habit goes international with Paris trip on Fourth of July
Vivek Ramaswamy reportedly took a private jet from Ohio to Paris, France to celebrate America's 250th birthday as he campaigns to be the Buckeye State’s next governor.
