Garfield Heights Star Repeats as Ohio Mr. Basketball
Marcus Johnson, a senior at Garfield Heights High School, has been named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball for the second consecutive year by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association (OPSMA). The announcement…
Marion County Commissioners Join Morrow County to Oppose ODOT’s US 23/I-71 Bypass Plan
MARION, Ohio – Marion County officials have taken a firm stand against the Ohio Department of Transportation’s proposed highway bypass linking US 23 to I-71. The resolution highlights risks to…
Ohio House Advances Data Center Study Panel, Delays Showdown Over Tax Breaks
The Ohio House has advanced a proposal to create a new commission to scrutinize the fast‑growing data center industry, while punting on a separate push to strip those facilities of…
Jury Rules in Favor of Afroman in Adams County Lawsuit Over Deputies’ Likenesses
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio — A jury in Adams County has ruled in favor of rapper Afroman in a civil case brought by local sheriff’s deputies who accused him of using…
Ohio U.S. Senate Race Tightens into Statistical Tie, Poll Shows Healthcare Costs Leading Voter Concerns
A new poll released today reveals Ohio’s 2026 U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Jon Husted and Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown is a statistical dead heat, with voters prioritizing skyrocketing…
Ohio’s E-Verify Mandate Takes Effect for Construction Employers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act (House Bill 246) takes effect today, March 20, 2026, requiring non-residential construction employers, subcontractors, and labor brokers to verify new hires’…
Ohio’s New Hemp Law Takes Effect, Limiting High‑THC Products to Licensed Dispensaries
Ohio’s rules for marijuana and hemp tighten today as a new state law clamping down on high‑THC hemp products takes effect, reshaping a fast‑growing segment of the cannabis market and…
Acton’s Campaign Reports Record Fundraising, Grassroots Strength Ahead of May Primary
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As of March 2026, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton has not released a specific “marketing budget,” but newly filed campaign finance reports show a clear picture…
Marion County Children Services Employee Faces Felony Drug Charges in Court
MARION, Ohio – Erika Funfgeld, a 27-year-old former caseworker for Marion County Children Services, is scheduled to appear in Crawford County court today amid felony drug possession charges stemming from…
Ohio Prepares for Statewide Tornado Drill Amid Severe Weather Awareness Week
Ohio residents should anticipate sirens blaring across the state this morning as part of a key preparedness exercise. The drill, set for 9:50 a.m. on March 18, underscores the importance…