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…
Ohio Mandates Prison Health Standards with HB 29 Effective Today
Ohio’s House Bill 29 takes effect today, March 20, 2026, requiring all state, county, and municipal correctional facilities to provide incarcerated women with free feminine hygiene products and daily hot…
Ramaswamy Ignites Debate on Ohio University Consolidation
GOP gubernatorial frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy proposed consolidating Ohio’s public universities to reduce bureaucracy and create “centers of excellence,” drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and education advocates. The biotech entrepreneur and…
Ohio House Committee Advances Controversial 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period Bill
An Ohio House committee has approved House Bill 347, mandating a 24-hour waiting period between an in-person consultation and an abortion procedure, reigniting debates over reproductive rights. The measure, known…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…