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The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 338, dubbed “Andy’s Law,” imposing mandatory minimum sentences for assaults on correctional officers, a measure now awaiting Senate approval. Sparked by…
Maxwell Anatra, the 24-year-old suspect accused of the aggravated murder of his parents, Matthew and Lisa Anatra, in Crestline, Ohio, has had bond set at $1 million following his arraignment…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed Senate Bill 50 on December 3, 2025, blocking changes that would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work later hours, including until 9 p.m. on…
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley senior running back and linebacker Grady Kinsey has been named the 2025 Ohio Mr. Football by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association, capping one of the most…
Delaware County, Ohio — Newly released documents from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office confirm that deputies have been investigating an alleged rape involving Delaware County Judge James Schuck. According to…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a decision that ripples through Ohio’s energy landscape, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on Tuesday fined FirstEnergy Corporation $250 million over its role in…
A new national report card on traffic safety laws gives Ohio a yellow, or “caution,” rating—praising recent distracted driving and traffic camera measures while warning the state lacks several other…
A Dayton, Ohio man has admitted to shooting his ex-girlfriend and stealing her vehicle, pleading guilty in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court and setting the stage for a prison term…
Columbus City Schools’ Board of Education voted on December 2, 2025, to implement $50 million in budget reductions, including the closure of four school buildings, amid declining state and federal…
Numerous counties across the state of Ohio are currently designated under a Snow Emergency. Snow Emergency Levels in Ohio Level 1:Definition: Roadways are hazardous due to accumulated, blowing, and drifting…