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TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) - A new small free library in Trotwood will join the movement to share books, bring people together and build communities of readers. Special baseball night organized for children with…

Sam Cao, a senior from Mason High School in Ohio, presents himself as the youngest lawmaker in the country's history at 17.If elected, Cao would represent District 56 in the Ohio House of Representatives, a position Rep. Paul Zeltwanger (R,…

Psychiatrists have valuable insights into political and societal issues that can be shared with the psychiatric community.FROM OUR READERSI reviewed Ronald W. Pies, MD's recent commentary, "Does Russia Suffer From 'Paranoid Government…

DAYTON, Ohio — The Community Blood Center is concerned about a low type O blood supply ahead of the summer. What do you want to know Regional hospital utilization exceeded Type O blood collections during the May 27-June 4 holiday period…

Hello everyone. It's Sunday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox to update you on all the most important things happening in our community today. First, today's weather forecast: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 61. Here are…

(KTLA) - If you're a mail carrier, you probably know the fear of approaching a house that has a dog. The U.S. Postal Service released the 2021 dog attack rankings by city on Thursday as part of National Dog Bite Prevention Week.…

Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Lantern Photo File Dust off those rainbow flags, Buckeyes. It's time to channel that Buckeye spirit into a different kind of pride. After two years of virtual programming, Columbus Pride Month events…

At a time when we should all be finding ways to expand our children's access to reading and learning as much as possible, Ohio is enjoying a victory. Country music…

Hello Marietta! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. I hope you are all having a good day. I'll go. First, today's weather forecast: Scattered morning fog; hotter.…

Putnam County Court of Common PleasMay 16Galaxy International Purchasing, LLC, Cincinnati, obtained a consent judgment for $15,971.58 plus interest and costs from Kelly M. Selby, Columbus Grove. The judgment includes payments of $300…

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Ohio Black Expo will return – in person – to Columbus over Memorial Day weekend.The four-day affair will center black life, business and culture through workshops, networking opportunities,…

BUFFALO, NY - Shenaya Ann Washington and a close friend cleared a small patch of grass at the base of a utility pole on Riley Street. They dug a hole in it and planted a red rose seedling in it. Next, they leaned 10 prayer candles…

WASHINGTON – The former director of the Ohio state prison system has emerged as a top contender for the leadership of the crisis-plagued Federal Bureau of Prisons, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. . Gary…

The Buckeye Institute: Smart Bail Reform Will Strengthen Public Safety in Ohio May 19, 2022 …

Welcome to the latest installment of FreshWater Cleveland's "Who's Hiring" series, where we profile growing companies with open positions, what they're looking for, and how to apply. Please send your latest job boards and job postings to…

CORTLAND, Ohio (WKBN) — The community stands behind a local police officer after tragedy struck his family. Jessy, the wife of Hermitage police officer Jay Barnett, died suddenly last month. They have seven children.…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – James "Jim" G. Doran passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Hospice House, with his family by his side. Jim was born November 16, 1948 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, the son of…

The attorney general's bid to change cash bail limits got its first hearing in the Ohio Senate on Tuesday. The effort comes as a direct response to a state Supreme Court ruling and would require a constitutional amendment to take…

Happy Tuesday, Marietta! Let's start this day off right. Here's what's happening in town today. First, today's weather forecast: Sun. High: 80 Low: 51. Here are today's top stories at Marietta: The Harmar Bridge is undergoing much-needed…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The pandemic has had a dramatic effect on every aspect of our lives, and education is high on the list.An in-depth analysis of 2021 state test scores by Vladimir Kogan and Stephane Lavertu of The Ohio State University found…

WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) – A violent accident and a brave rescue as a vehicle with two teenagers inside crashes into a tree and then bursts into flames.It happened Monday night inside the Bradley Woods Preserve in Westlake Metroparks.Dramatic…

Theodore Roosevelt, a renowned political animal and polymath, once said, “I think there's only one thing in the world I can't understand, and that's Ohio politics.It is indeed a complicated place, shaped by its history as America's first…

The Ohio State Fair recently announced that Marietta's Melina Matics will represent Ohio 4-H on the board of directors for this year's Ohio State Fair Junior Fair. The…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The ACLU of Ohio and the law firm Baker Hostetler sued the state on Friday over a provision in last year's state budget bill that allows doctors, nurses and other medical providers, as well as insurance companies and…

The Kol Israel Foundation is pushing for its Holocaust memorial to be recognized as a national monument. BEDFORD HEIGHTS, Ohio - In the heart of northeast Ohio, there is a memorial dedicated to the memory of the…

What you need to know today Columbus, Ohio, is seeing a respite from gun violence as leaders hope to sustain improvements. As of yesterday, 34 people were killed in homicides in the state capital, up from 62 at the same time last year.…

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil announced via social media that he has committed to Ohio State. A day after missing out on a transfer from Kansas State guard Nijel Pack, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann added…

Good day, people of Cincinnati! It's me again, Carla Varner, your Cincinnati Daily host. First, today's weather forecast: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 66. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads,…

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CLEVELAND — On Monday, Rep. Shontel Brown, OH-11, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and other local leaders gathered at the Great Lakes Science Center to host a roundtable on lead safety in the community. What do you want to know…

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Pictured L-R: Jessica Porter-Pennington, Northwest Ohio CASA Advocate Coordinator, new CASA volunteers Jaynne Smiley and Jenifer Nicelley, existing CASA volunteer Jennifer Porter, and Judge Michael Wehrkamp . Paulding County Juvenile Court…

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden will appoint former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Steve Dettelbach, to head the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Monday.Dettelbach, who is currently a…

LIMA - Ann Miles is a Jefferson Award winner who has given for years in the public and private sectors.“I retired about ten years ago and just wanted to commit to serving the community in any way I could. And that's what I did.Ann's gifts…

MORGANTOWN — Four students from the Mid-Ohio Valley area are competing for the Foundation Scholarship awarded by West Virginia University for the 2022-23 academic year,…

Tiffin, Ohio— Free Wi-Fi will soon be available at Hedges-Boyer Park thanks to a partnership between the city of Tiffin and the University of Heidelberg made possible by local telecommunications provider Bascom Communications.Nate Brickner,…

AMHERST, Ohio — It was during tense moments in the middle of the night on Sept. 1, 2020, that Chris Russo saw the future."I actually rethought it in my head during the fire," Russo said.Even though the flames destroyed her business, there…

It's been a really exciting few years for Warren's economic revitalization, and we think it's only just begun. In this "Tension Valley", small businesses are…

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — Finnick Muldowney LOVES the Buffalo Bills. "Those are my favorites! I love them so much, I watch every game," the Ohio Elementary freshman told North Tonawanda. While most kids Finnick's age could just wear a…

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Republican Ohio State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur (left) suggested the Holocaust could be taught from a Nazi perspective and misrepresented the number of Jews murdered during the Holocaust, while discussing his "divisive concepts" bill…

Editor's note: Gloria Questel is the Director of Social Services for Wayne County Children Services. She has worked for the agency for nearly 25 years and holds a master's degree in social work and a license to practice social work. In…

AKRON, Ohio – The City of Akron today announced that it is moving forward with the installation of 28 speed tables to help reduce speeding in all 10 city neighborhoods.The city tested temporary speed tables in two neighborhoods in 2020, but…

The Columbus Library System began hosting monthly events in 2021 where community leaders discussed books, articles, and films about race, racism, and social justice.The "I Am Not Your Negro" documentary kicked off the Speak Up, Speak Out…

Summit County donates money to the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition to help fund its projects, including its ongoing efforts to revitalize Summit Lake and Lock 3 in Akron.The county council has approved a $150,000 grant to the coalition.…

More than 800 of Central Ohio's top political, business and civic leaders gathered at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission's (MORPC) annual State of the Area event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. It was the region's first…

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Gambling addiction is a problem faced by thousands of people in our region.There is a recovering drug addict who has spent more than a decade helping others in our community…

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur announced that $2.5 million is going to the Ohio Theater on Lagrange St. and the Toledo Children's Theater Workshop that calls it home. TOLEDO, Ohio - The Ohio Theater and Event Center, the…

Hamilton offered broadband services to select businesses in a beta test, but is now opening them up to all businesses in the city.The city council on Wednesday approved legislation that will implement a permanent offer of broadband…

Photo by Candice Black Kris Rotonda of Florida livestreamed a Humane Society of the Ohio Valley fundraiser for her nonprofit organization Jordan's Way which helps raise…

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – The 12th annual Swim-A-Thon was held at the Rocky River Recreation Center pool on Sunday (March 6). The event raised funds for the construction of the Elle's Enchanted Forest inclusive playground in the Rocky River City…

Claire Schwabe, a high school student from Centerville, focused on stress management and mental health awareness in school-aged children with an emphasis on meditation, according to the release. Some of the examples of Schwabe's project…

“It started as a downtown discussion, but we found that we could have more participation if we made it available at home as well. That's why we're announcing the Zoom site. That way, people who don't want to be part of a group yet,…

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2022--Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) today officially announced plans to…

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Today, Governor Andy Beshear and Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack discussed Friday's updated guidance and data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. United and provided…

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) — The push to help others still recovering from the aftermath of December's killer tornadoes is still going strong.Mackenzie Lewis, 15, set up a water challenge at the church in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, for…

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Click to enlarge photo: Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons Rob Portman, U.S. Senator from Ohio Democrats and Republicans in Congress on Tuesday called on President Joe Biden to impose tough sanctions on Russia…

GREENVILLE, Ky. – Ronnie Key, 71, of Greenville, died Feb. 19, 2022, at 8:06 a.m. at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1950 in Ohio County, Kentucky.He was a worker at Nestaway, and he was a…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The fourth COVID-19 vaccine is now available for immunocompromised people ages 12 and older. The US Centers for Disease Control recommends people with weakened or damaged immune systems get the fourth dose,…

More than 400 people – largely Ohio State students – rallied outside the Ohio Union before staging a sit-in inside the building on April 21 to protest Ohio State's relationship with the Columbus police following the recent murder of…

Mary F. EvansI have seen both sides of our justice system as someone who was locked up on high bail and as a victim of domestic violence whose partner went to jail.The bail reform bills, Senate Bill 182 and House Bill 315, are a great…

OHIO — There are concerns that while some states, like Ohio, have seen their high school graduation rates rise in the United States, many others have seen declines. What do you want to know A year after the pandemic and at least 20…

History links ATHENS, Ohio – SIUE Wrestling dropped a Mid-American Conference…

Nathan White lives about half a mile from Athens High School. The Ohio native was named head coach at his alma mater in 2019 after serving as offensive coordinator for a few seasons. After watching the Cincinnati Bengals upset the…

The Ohio State University has reached a major milestone in research, surpassing $1.2 billion in research and development spending in 2021, according to new figures released by the university.The $1.236 billion in research spending in fiscal…

Minnie (Baxter) Whatley Miller transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Summa Hospital after a short illness. She was born to Mack and Irene Baxter (Palmer) in Webb, Mississippi on December 17, 1942. The family moved…

It has been almost 50 years since I first entered an establishment created to house people with intellectual disabilities.I say "home" because it could never have been described as intimate. Children and adults with various types of…

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – What better day than Presidents Day to organize college campus tours? Cuyahoga Community College will host a day trip for prospective students on February 21 across its four campuses, as well as the Brunswick University…

For southwestern Ohio, 728 hospitalized patients tested positive for COVID-19, or about 1 in 4 patients. This region includes Butler, Warren, Clinton Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, and Adams counties. Compared to three weeks ago, the number of…

Marjorie Stewart, left, and Jonathan Minton, a professor in the Department of Language and Literature at Glenville State College, browse the entrances to the Trillium Art…

Before I continue, I have to give you a little honesty. I never liked Damon Arnette when he was on the Ohio State football program. He sounded cocky and always seemed to celebrate like he made a big play when the receiver dropped a pass…

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Sarah Kelly is shown Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in Huntington, W.Va. After battling an opioid addiction most of her life, Kelly has been…

Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced that Allison Armstrong will be the new chief of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department at a press conference on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Chief Brian Byrd's retirement is effective December 11,…

SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio — A pop-up shop dedicated to plants, pottery and other local artwork flourished in South Euclid on Sunday morning. The Plant and Pottery pop-up shop took place at 4110 Mayfield Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured…

Editor, News-Register: Austin Lakes RV Park and Cabins is nestled on 1,300 acres in Jefferson County, where we provide space for guests from everywhere to come and enjoy what…

DELAWARE, Ohio — A graduate of Delaware Hayes High School, TD Rider had spent the past five years in Florida selling cars, deep-sea fishing and delving into southern recipes. Last year, he discovered an opportunity to return home and start…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tony Alford will officially wear the most hats of any Ohio State football assistant in 2022.Already a running backs coach and assistant head coach for offense, Alford will add run game coordinator to his roster of titles.…

On July 18, 2020, Justin DuBose allegedly broke into Shawn Green's house, shot him in the head, and left him to die. DuBose fled to Las Vegas with a fake ID, credit cards in other people's names, and $2,000 in cash. After being arrested…