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Ohio State commits see ranking boost in latest update
Ohio State is a little more than a month away from the start of the 2025-2026 college football regular season, and the 2026 recruiting class is quickly coming to a close. The Buckeyes’ recruiting class is made up of 21 commitments, and the class...

Ohio murder suspect caught 500+ miles away in South Carolina
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WBTV) - A man wanted for murder in Ohio was arrested hundreds of miles away in South Carolina, authorities said this past weekend. The man -- 59-year-old Richard Lindgren -- was accused of shooting and killing 42-year-old...

Ohio AG: Assisted Living Center Staffer Sexually Assaulted Two Residents
Courtesy Ohio AG’s office. COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A shocking crime out of Ashtabula County, where the AG’s office says a 35-year-old Ashtabula man faces four counts of rape. He’s accused of sexually assaulting two residents of an...

Ohio Urges New Yorkers Worried About Mamdani to Trade the Big Apple for the Buckeye State
The New York City mayoral race keeps getting interesting. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has now officially joined the fight in what looks to be a crowded general election race between himself, Mayor Eric Adams, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and the...

OHIO Lancaster brings Christmas in July to the Lancaster Festival with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”
The cast and crew of OHIO Lancaster (OUL) Theater’s production is a typically diverse group of veteran community actors, alums and current OHIO students. Paul Russell, an employee of the Ohio Department of Development and a recent grad of OHIO...

Ohio State opponent who won 10 games last season deemed CFP contender
The college football season is inching closer to fruition, and the buzz surrounding Ohio State's national championship repeat bid is only getting more heightened with games against Texas to begin the year before closing with Michigan. But another...

The Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission hopes to bring Hollywood to Ohio’s rolling hills
The Mid-Ohio Valley Entertainment Commission hopes to bring Hollywood to Ohio’s rolling hills By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom Posted on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 < < Back to MARIETTA, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — “Superman” recently soared...

Gallery: 49th Ohio Junior Girls Championship at Marion Country Club
The Marion Country Club hosted the Ohio Junior Girls Championship for the 49th straight year with this year's tournament being three days for the first time. It was completed July 15, 2024.Rob McCurdy/Marion StarThe Marion Country Club hosted the...

Federal funding freeze wreaking havoc on Northeast Ohio after-school programs
Students and families across Northeast Ohio might not have access to after-school programs at dozens of locations across Northeast Ohio this fall if a federal funding freeze continues. The Trump administration has frozen about $6 billion for...

Supreme Court ruling allows U.S. Department of Education layoffs: What it could mean for Ohio families
In a statement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's office said 'efforts to give states more control and flexibility in implementing education policy is welcomed.' For parents like Nick Tuell of Lebanon, Ohio, the move is deeply personal. “Losing those staff...

The Power of Inspiration: Putting with Police event brings Northeast Ohio kids and law enforcement together for a day of fun
Hosted by First Tee Greater Akron in partnership with the City of Akron, the yearly gathering aims to create meaningful, positive, and educational experiences. AKRON, Ohio — On a sunny summer day at Mud Run Golf Course & Driving Range, more than...
Joby expands manufacturing capacity in California and Ohio, adds new aircraft to its fleet
Will double production capacity in Marina, CA manufacturing site across 435,500 square feet of total space Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the expansion of its site in...

Proposed Ohio bill allows individuals suspected of being undocumented to be detained without warrant
CLEVELAND — We’ve told you about state legislation that mirrors President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. But now, one Senate bill goes a step further—it would allow law enforcement to detain people suspected of being undocumented. For...

Who are central Ohio's new high school football coaches in 2025?

Southwest Ohio engine supplier CFM International lands $2.8B defense logistics contract

Northeast Ohio students host community town hall on statewide cuts, safety concerns

Appeals court delivers ‘huge smackdown’ to Ohio lawmakers over their fealty to big tobacco
An Ohio appellate court has delivered what Today in Ohio podcast hosts call a “pretty big smackdown” to state lawmakers who attempted to strip cities of their authority to regulate flavored tobacco products. The ruling represents a significant...

NE Ohio faces heat, poor air quality before midweek storms
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Dry and warm weather will peak Tuesday in Northeast Ohio, ahead of rain and thunderstorm chances midweek. Weak high pressure from the north will translate to sunny skies and high temperatures pushing into the upper 80s — the...
“We do not idolize our presidents,” but Ohio’s sycophantic politicians sure do want to
What is going on with Ohio politicians seeming to be in competition to prove their blind loyalty to President Donald Trump? Today in Ohio podcast hosts blasted the trend Tuesday, triggered by Congressman Michael Rulli’s over-the-top idol worship...

Gardening in buckets to increase vegetable yields in Northeast Ohio (and save your back)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Different gardeners have different goals, and if yours is to finally grow a decent pepper or tomato in Northeast Ohio, you may be inspired by reader Tim of Richmond Heights. He has turned his backyard into a remarkably...