As Vivek Ramaswamy calls to consolidate Ohio’s public universities, Kent State president invites him to campus
Todd Diacon extends an invitation “to anyone raising questions about Ohio’s public universities” in an essay defending higher education.
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Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy
The Cleveland Fed's latest Beige Book finds Ohio businesses grappling with skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Middle East conflict and Trump's tariffs, while low-income residents face growing financial strain.
Bipartisan bill would give Ohio workers up to 14 weeks of job-protected family and medical leave
A bipartisan Ohio Senate bill would give workers up to 14 weeks of paid, job-protected family and medical leave — replacing the impossible choice between a paycheck and a family crisis.
Tiffin detective pleads guilty to OVI, gets 2-year probation
Off-duty Tiffin Police Detective Shawn Vallery pleaded guilty Friday to OVI and failure to control following a March crash on Circular Street. He received a suspended jail sentence, two years of probation, and a $565 OVI fine.
First Brands extends deadlines at all 3 Ohio sites, Tiffin included
First Brands Group filed WARN Act extensions Friday at its TMD Tiffin plant, TMD Bowling Green, and Cleveland headquarters, retaining 669 workers through May 31 while the company pursues facility sales. Tiffin's planned job fair has been called off in response.
AFS closing Tiffin plant by March 2028, 175 jobs to be cut
American Fine Sinter, a Japanese-owned automotive parts manufacturer that has operated in Tiffin for more than two decades, announced Tuesday it will gradually wind down its local facility by March 2028, eliminating approximately 175 jobs as its parent company exits North American production.
Tischler's campaign treasurer is the sheriff who helped erase Smith's $33K audit finding
Sandusky County Sheriff Christopher Hilton — who serves as Beth Tischler's campaign treasurer and co-signed the letter that helped erase a $33,300 state audit finding against Judge Brad Smith — appeared in uniform on video Tuesday urging voters to support Tischler's bid for judge one week before the May 5 primary.
Click accuses Watson of illegally placing signs days before primary
State Rep. Gary Click accused his Republican primary opponent of placing campaign signs on private property without permission in a Tuesday Facebook post — a charge Eric Watson flatly denies and calls "baseless."
Truck companies owe Ohio $5.2 million in unpaid tolls, officials say
Some 315 truck companies, mostly from out-of-state, owe $5.2 million in unpaid tolls on the turnpike, state officials say.
Ohio lawmakers want to replace all lead service lines, but it could cost billions
A federal mandate during the Biden administration requires states to replace lead service lines by 2037.
Want to tell Ohio legislators how you feel about policy? Here’s one way to do it.
Ohio residents are encouraged to participate in the legislative process by testifying on bills at the Statehouse, with guidance on how to prepare written or in-person statements, navigate committee procedures, and effectively share personal experiences with lawmakers during hearings.
Scandals roil OH-9 GOP primary in final 8 days
Eight days from the May 5 primary, three of Ohio's 9th Congressional District Republican candidates — Derek Merrin, Josh Williams, and Madison Sheahan — are facing damaging headlines.
Click brands Watson 'the Arizona Kid' — but he himself moved here from Indiana
State Rep. Gary Click is closing his primary campaign by branding challenger Eric Watson "the Arizona Kid." Click himself moved to Ohio from Indiana in 2006 — about a year before Watson's family marked 175 years in Seneca County.
Fossil fuel promoters tied to campaign to keep Ohio county renewable ban
Richland County voters are deciding whether to reject a wind and solar ban. Organizations linked to pro-gas interests have given money to keep it in place.
Husted campaign cuts $1,500 check to anti-LGBTQ+ hate group
Sen. Jon Husted's reelection campaign paid $1,500 to the Center for Christian Virtue, an SPLC-designated anti-LGBTQ+ hate group, an FEC filing shows.
Dayton trades council breaks with ACT, endorses Acton
The Dayton Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Democrat Amy Acton for Ohio governor Friday, publicly splitting from the statewide Affiliated Construction Trades, which has backed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy holds big cash lead over Democrat Amy Acton after $25 million loan
Amy Acton has raised $10 million since entering Ohio's gubernatorial race — a Democratic record — but faces a steep financial gap as Vivek Ramaswamy self-funds $25 million and his Super PAC stockpiles another $29.5 million.
Ohio AG joins call to protect state drug-pricing transparency laws
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is among 45 state attorneys general urging the federal government to strengthen oversight of pharmacy benefit managers — and to ensure a proposed federal transparency rule doesn't override state laws already on the books.
What to expect as Ohio utility corruption trial heads for a do-over
A mistrial in the HB 6 utility corruption case sends former FirstEnergy executives Chuck Jones and Mik Dowling back to court Sept. 28 — with legal experts pointing to jury confusion over regulatory complexity as a key factor in the deadlocked verdict.
Forced out of court clerk job over politicking and bungled cases, Sandusky County GOP chair appointed to commissioner seat
Justin Smith was reprimanded in 2019 for using county work time on political business and turning in inaccurate work before resigning. Seven years later, the Sandusky County GOP he leads named him to fill a commissioner vacancy.
