State Rep. Hiner Backs Dayton’s Bid for Proposed Space Force Academy
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Mark Hiner is throwing his support behind an effort to bring a proposed U.S. Space Force Academy to Ohio, joining fellow House Republicans in urging Gov.…
Starbucks to Close 250 Stores, Including One Confirmed Ohio Location
COLUMBUS — Starbucks plans to close approximately 250 coffeehouses across North America this week, including at least one confirmed location in Ohio, as the company presses ahead with a turnaround…
Measles Exposure Reported at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Emergency Dept.
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Health Department is notifying the public about a possible measles exposure at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital after two out-of-state patients confirmed to have the disease visited the…
Ohio University Sets Homecoming 2026 Week for Oct. 5-10 in Athens
ATHENS — The brick streets of Athens are about to fill with generations of Bobcats as Ohio University celebrates Homecoming 2026, the university announced this week. Homecoming Week runs Oct.…
Bellevue Man Gets 25 Years for Firing at Officers After Traffic Stop
BELLEVUE — A Bellevue man who fired a handgun at police officers after a traffic stop has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, closing a case that turned a…
Canal Fulton Man Accused of Draining Elderly Woman’s Funds for Casino Trips
CANAL FULTON — A Canal Fulton man is accused of stealing more than $24,000 from an elderly woman and spending the money on casino trips, according to a criminal complaint…
COTA Chief Breaks Silence on Why LinkUS Leader Exited After 7 Months
COLUMBUS — The chief executive of the Central Ohio Transit Authority has spoken publicly for the first time about the abrupt departure of the executive hired to lead the agency’s…
Columbus Sees Nearly Triple Its Usual September Rain as Dry Weekend Looms
COLUMBUS — September has been a soggy month across much of Ohio. Columbus has received nearly triple its usual September rainfall so far, according to the National Weather Service —…
Guardians Clinch Playoff Berth With 1-0 Win Over Red Sox in Boston
BOSTON — Angel Martinez’s second-inning home run was all the visiting Cleveland Guardians needed for a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, clinching the club’s third…
Appeals Court Reinstates Ohio Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register
CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated an Ohio law requiring residents to present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote at the state’s motor vehicle offices,…