Thrift Junktion LLC opens new resale store in Downtown Tiffin
Thrift Junktion LLC, a new resale shop offering affordable new and gently used items, has opened at 191 S. Washington St. in Downtown Tiffin.
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United Steelworkers endorse Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate
The United Steelworkers endorsed Sen. Sherrod Brown’s bid for reelection, praising his support for organized labor, fair trade, and pension protections for Ohio workers.
Incoming health care changes mean more overall struggles for Ohioans, advocates say
Health care advocates and researchers say the new year will be a challenging one for Ohioans with federal changes to…
Ohio Gov. DeWine discusses legacy, pending legislation
With about a year left in office, Gov. Mike DeWine outlined his legacy goals, pending decisions on voting and marijuana bills, and his cautious approach to the 2026 governor’s race.
The Ohio grandma racing to help Haitian parents protect children as more deportations near
As Haitian parents face deportation, Springfield, Ohio, is racing to protect children left behind, with charities warning of an imminent custody and legal crisis.
Sherrod Brown meets Northwest Ohio residents struggling with health care costs
Senate candidate Sherrod Brown met with area residents to discuss health care costs, criticizing Sen. Jon Husted’s voting record on ACA premium tax credits.
Ohio’s largest public service unions endorse Amy Acton for governor
Four major public service unions endorsed Dr. Amy Acton for governor on Dec. 4, adding to an earlier endorsement from the United Auto Workers.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he will sign intoxicating hemp ban into law
Gov. Mike DeWine says he will sign Senate Bill 56, banning intoxicating hemp products and revising Ohio’s voter-approved marijuana law with new restrictions.
‘This bill is going to put …. me out of business.’ Ohioans in hemp industry fear potential new law
Ohio Senate Bill 56 would ban intoxicating hemp sales outside dispensaries and tighten marijuana rules, raising fears of business closures and rollbacks of voter-approved reforms.
Judge won’t block Ohio’s plan for new Cleveland Browns stadium, won’t dismiss case against it either
A federal judge let a lawsuit proceed challenging Ohio’s plan to use unclaimed funds for a Browns stadium, but declined to halt transfers set for 2026.
Energy market watchers see Ohio electric bills rising as data center demand continues
With PJM’s price cap about to expire, analysts expect capacity costs to rise sharply amid data-center growth and slow power-plant buildouts — pressures that could raise Ohio families’ electric bills in coming years.
With human costs of gambling mounting in Ohio, more are seeking help
With online sports betting legal, Ohio is experiencing growing financial distress, addiction behaviors, and soaring helpline calls — a human toll clinicians say mirrors substance-use disorders and demands greater public awareness.
Despite data center pressure, utility disconnections are down in Ohio
Electric prices are up sharply as AI data centers boost demand, yet Ohio disconnections have dropped — a trend consumer advocates say masks growing hardship as household costs and energy bills continue to rise.
Ohio bill to ban intoxicating hemp products and make changes to marijuana law goes to Gov. DeWine
Ohio lawmakers passed S.B. 56 to ban intoxicating hemp products, restrict THC levels, and criminalize bringing out-of-state marijuana into Ohio — changes Democrats say undermine the voter-approved legalization law.
Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted wants to “freeze” ACA insurance subsidies
As ACA subsidies near expiration, Sen. Jon Husted proposes freezing spending — a move that would increase costs or reduce coverage for low-income Ohioans while leaving millions at risk of losing affordable insurance.
More than 100 Ohio school districts add LifeWise Academy in 2025 after religious release law passed
LifeWise Academy now operates in more than 260 Ohio school districts after a new release-time law, but parents and advocates warn of bullying, religious pressure, and conflicts with family beliefs as the program rapidly expands.
Lawsuit accuses Ohio Department of Health of withholding public records on abortion licensure
Reproductive rights attorneys and the ACLU of Ohio are asking the state Supreme Court to force the Ohio Department of Health to release records on the Toledo Women’s Center after repeated denials of public-records requests.
Strauss survivors protest outside Ohio State Trustees meeting
Survivors of former OSU doctor Richard Strauss protested a Board of Trustees meeting, citing conflicts of interest and the university’s reluctance to fully resolve remaining abuse cases as mediation continues.
ABR approves design plans for Tiffin’s East Tower renovation
Tiffin’s Architectural Board of Review has approved exterior design and renovation plans for the East Tower project, clearing the way for new apartments, commercial space, and a south-side building addition. The project continues the long-term restoration of the historic 1893 structure.
Thousands of Ohioans could face homelessness because of federal policy change
More than 10,000 Ohioans could return to homelessness due to a federal funding policy change for local homeless assistance programs,…
