Ohio secretary of state sends voter fraud allegations to Trump Justice Department

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has sent more than 1,000 alleged voter fraud cases to the Trump-led U.S. Department of Justice — even though state and local prosecutors have repeatedly found little to no evidence of wrongdoing. Legal experts and critics say the move raises political concerns, with LaRose reversing his prior opposition to federal involvement in state election enforcement.

Ohio secretary of state sends voter fraud allegations to Trump Justice Department

Ohio pantries scramble as food assistance is disrupted

Ohio food pantries report sharp increases in demand as Trump administration cuts SNAP benefits affecting 1.45 million Ohioans. Pantries warn strained resources may not last without federal assistance.

Ohio pantries scramble as food assistance is disrupted

Tiffin City Schools levy passes with strong community support

Tiffin voters approved a 0.75% earned income tax levy Tuesday, ensuring stable funding for Tiffin City Schools’ daily operations and student programs. The measure passed with 58.3% support, marking the district’s first new operating revenue in over a decade.

Tiffin City Schools levy passes with strong community support

An Ohio writer returned to her hometown to see what she’d missed. It was a lot

Ohio author Beth Macy, known for Dopesick, returns to her hometown of Urbana in her new memoir Paper Girl to explore what hollowed out America’s small towns. Through family stories and community interviews, she reveals how economic decline, misinformation, and lost local journalism fractured working-class life — and what it will take to heal it.

An Ohio writer returned to her hometown to see what she’d missed. It was a lot

Republican Bellevue councilman indicted on 22 charges while seeking re-election

Republican Bellevue Councilman Joseph Burkhart, who chairs the city’s Public Safety Committee, has been indicted on 22 charges including assault, burglary, and drug possession following a September domestic incident. Despite the charges, Burkhart remains on the November ballot for re-election to his at-large seat.

Republican Bellevue councilman indicted on 22 charges while seeking re-election

Aglet Brewing to open in historic Laird Building in downtown Tiffin

Aglet Brewing, owned by Tiffin natives Rick and Mel Sutter, is set to open in early 2026 inside the historic Laird Building downtown. The new brewery will feature 12 taps with a wide range of beer styles and plans to host community events in collaboration with nearby businesses.

Aglet Brewing to open in historic Laird Building in downtown Tiffin