Blue Jackets Turn Page After Trading Marchenko to Maple Leafs
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Blue Jackets are moving on. Two days after trading star winger Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team says it is ready to start…
Ohio Could See First Frost of the Season Around Oct. 9 and 10
COLUMBUS — Ohio gardeners and farmers should enjoy the warm spell while it lasts: the first frost threat of the season could arrive in central and northern Ohio by Oct.…
ODOT Releases Final Report on $1.1 Billion U.S. 23-I-71 Connector Route
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation delivered its final report on a proposed connector between U.S. 23 and Interstate 71 to state lawmakers on Wednesday, closing more than a…
Trial Begins for Faith Life Church Founders’ Son in Knox County Sex Abuse Case
MOUNT VERNON — Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of Gary “Tom” Keesee Jr., the son of the founders of Faith Life Church, who faces more than 30 felony charges…
U.S. Marshals Arrest 75 Fugitives in Cleveland Housing Enforcement Sweep
CLEVELAND — A two-week federal enforcement operation in the Cleveland area netted more than 70 wanted fugitives, U.S. Marshals Service officials announced this week. “Operation Clean House” ran from September…
Lima Refinery to Pay $19M Penalty, Install $150M in Emission Controls in EPA Deal
LIMA — The Lima Refining Company has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice resolving Clean Air Act violations at its refinery…
Ritter Announces $300K Grant for Essential Home Repairs in Southeast Ohio
MARIETTA — Low- and moderate-income homeowners in Hocking, Athens and Perry counties will get help with critical home repairs under a $300,000 state grant announced this week by State Representative…
Judge Keeps Middletown Death Penalty Hearings Open Despite Attorney Threats
MIDDLETOWN — A Butler County judge has refused a defense request to close court proceedings in a double-murder death penalty case, ruling Wednesday that threats against attorneys do not justify…
Ohio Fall Burn Ban Takes Effect Thursday as Dry Conditions Raise Wildfire Risk
COLUMBUS — Ohio homeowners have until the end of Wednesday to finish burning leaves and brush before the state’s annual fall burn ban takes effect Thursday, with fines awaiting those…
DeWine Signs Bill Requiring Warrants for Police Drone Surveillance in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 251, a new law requiring Ohio law enforcement agencies to obtain a search warrant before using unmanned aerial vehicles for surveillance.…