Ohio Lawmakers Could Vote Next Week to Suspend State Gas Tax for 90 Days
COLUMBUS — Ohio lawmakers plan to vote next week on eliminating the state gas tax for three months, a move that would give drivers relief as fuel prices surge to…
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,…
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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…