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State officials unveiled Senate Bill 358 last week, proposing a stylish new “Blackout” license plate option for Ohio drivers. Introduced on February 18, 2026, by Sen. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville),…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff announced plans Tuesday to deploy a $202 million federal award to bolster rural health care access, as the state…
Mentor is marking a national milestone with a distinctly local chapter of presidential history, celebrating both America’s 250th birthday and the 150th anniversary of James A. Garfield’s purchase of the…
Ohio’s rapid data center boom has sparked a heated debate over a proposed five-year general permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) that would ease wastewater discharge rules. Environmental…
Ohio — It’s 6 a.m., and the day is already full. For many women, the morning routine is a sprint: packing lunches, answering work emails, checking in on aging parents,…
Downtown Lima, Inc. is charting an ambitious course for the heart of the city after reporting a year of strong community support and fresh momentum for 2026. At its annual…
NewsForce247.com — As spring approaches and storm season looms, the NewsForce Storm Team is once again partnering with meteorologists statewide to launch Tornado Week, running March 9 through March 13.…
The Ohio House overwhelmingly passed Senate Bill 63 on February 25, 2026, voting 65-27 to prohibit local governments from using ranked-choice voting (RCV), sending it back to the Senate for…
A new report from the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (OLBCF) underscores a critical gap in civic engagement, estimating that over 600,000 registered Black voters in Ohio skip midterm elections.…
DELAWARE, Ohio – A 16-year-old student faces felony charges following the discovery of a firearm at Willis Education Center, a school administration building in Delaware, Ohio. The incident unfolded Thursday…