Ohio delays SNAP ban on sugary drinks
Ohio was one of nearly two dozen states working to implement bans on SNAP sales for non-nutritious items such as soda or candy that were encouraged by the Trump administration.
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Vivek Ramaswamy deletes mocked batting-cage video; eyewitness says he made contact on just 5 of 25 pitches
Ramaswamy’s carefully staged slice of campaign Americana became a national punchline before he deleted the video.
Derek Merrin says the cost of living is ‘coming down.’ In Ohio, food, power and gas still cost more.
The Republican congressional candidate made the claim on Labor Day as Midwest consumer prices remained 3.5% higher than a year ago and Ohio gasoline hovered around $4 a gallon.
Ohio farmers need help after tariffs, foreign competition bring big struggles
USDA cuts, tariffs and a stalled Farm Bill are colliding, farmers say, as more than 40 ag leaders' letters to Congress go unanswered for months.
Ohio State University, three other Ohio universities receive an ‘F’ in latest free speech rankings
Ohio State fell from No. 124 to No. 174 nationally, the steepest drop in the survey, after banning chalking and restricting dorm decor last summer.
Vivek Ramaswamy says Jesus is not ‘the Son of God’ in resurfaced video, drawing Christian backlash
Pastors and Christian commentators say Ramaswamy's Hindu framing of Jesus conflicts with the Nicene Creed, even as he courts evangelical voters at upcoming Ohio events.
Tiffin city government faces major electricity increase after years at below-market rate
The city has continued paying less than 5 cents per kilowatt-hour under a contract that expired more than two years ago. NOPEC hopes to soften the coming increase by pooling Tiffin with 11 other communities as Ohio confronts rapidly growing electricity demand.
City of Tiffin considers paying property owners up to $2,000 to prevent sewer backups
Following recent rainfall and reports of sewer backups at homes and businesses, a proposed city program would cover half the cost of installing backflow-prevention devices, up to $2,000.
'Vivek is here to SELL US OUT': Parts of the Republican base still aren't buying into Ramaswamy's governor bid
Former primary rival Casey Putsch says he won't support Ramaswamy, while months of confrontations with conservative voters reveal persistent fractures on the right.
Federal racketeering lawsuit accuses Vivek Ramaswamy of stealing idea behind his ‘anti-woke’ investment firm
The lawsuit alleges Ramaswamy was offered a 30% stake and CEO role in GloriFi’s planned anti-ESG investment business before launching Strive months later.
9 Seneca County food facilities cited for critical violations in August
Inspectors found repeat food-storage violations, improperly held food and expired baby food during August inspections, but every critical citation was corrected on-site.
Fleetwood Mac tribute concert coming to Downtown Tiffin to benefit Seneca County Humane Society
GW's owner Bob Stine organized the free Sept. 24 show, with more than 50 sponsors backing a beer garden, 50/50 drawing and supply drive for shelter animals.
Man accused of lunging toward Ohio Democrat Amy Acton to be arraigned in Mahoning County
Patrick Havas was found carrying a taser, two pistols and brass knuckles, and is related to a Husted campaign chair who resigned over a past sex offense.
Ohio has a 15% daily school bus driver shortage as schools works to fill vacancies
Columbus parents describe kids arriving nearly two hours late as the district works to fill 105 driver vacancies below its target of 500.
AEP Ohio, submetering company trade barbs as PUCO decides what’s next
AEP wants Nationwide Energy Partners banned from its territory while the Consumers' Counsel warns 1,171 apartment residents shouldn't lose payment plan protections.
Fact check: Right-wing figures spread false, unsupported claims about Amy Acton incident
Law enforcement says an armed man forced his way through a crowd toward Amy Acton and knocked people down before troopers stopped him.
High-speed chase hits 127 mph before truck rolls, ejecting occupant in Seneca County
A high-speed police pursuit that began in Tiffin ended in a rollover crash early Monday in Seneca County, where the driver was ejected and Life Flight was requested.
Why are out-of-state billionaires spending tens of millions to make Vivek Ramaswamy governor?
Several have major interests in private-school expansion, artificial intelligence and the data-center economy.
Ohio GOP amplified conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer’s attacks on Amy Acton. Hours later, she called Canfield incident ‘fake news’
The state party’s official account promoted Loomer’s attacks on Acton and credited her previous reporting.
Residents question tax breaks for data centers in Ohio
Data center opponents say the money from tax breaks for wealthy corporations could have funded schools or roads instead.
