Ohio didn't want to fund religious schools in 1851. Court must honor thatMike Curtin 

A legal battle over Ohio's EdChoice voucher program, which directs billions to private schools, is heading to the state's Supreme Court. The case centers on the "original public meaning" of Ohio's 1851 constitution, which prohibits religious sects...

Ohio State University Student William Meyers Found Dead in Stadium

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 19-year-old student from The Ohio State University was found dead inside the Ohio Stadium on Friday morning. The university identified the student as William Meyers, who was from Fairfield, Connecticut. Ben Johnson, a...

Ohio didn't want to fund religious schools in 1851. Court must honor that

Mike Curtin is a former editor and associate publisher of the Columbus Dispatch, and a former two-term state lawmaker who served on the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission. What were Ohio voters thinking on June 17, 1851? What were they...

Ohio lawmaker wants judges to consider immigration status in setting bail, parole, sentences

An Ohio lawmaker wants judges to consider a defendant’s immigration status when they set conditions for bail or hand down criminal sentences. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, characterized the changes as a way to give...

Ohio to invest up to $30M in biomanufacturing training center

Driven by the threat of potential tariffs on pharmaceuticals, large drugmakers have recently pledged major capital expenditures for U.S. manufacturing. Big Pharma has announced a total of about $350 billion in multi-year investments in new builds...

Ohio property tax group poised to present eclectic menu of reforms

DeWine gave the hand-picked group until Sept. 30 to come up with a plan to tackle soaring property taxes that some politicians have said are driving people from their homes. Concerns about property taxes have always been around, but complaints...

Ohio teachers face intense backlash over Charlie Kirk social media posts: Is it freedom...

Xenia teachers Kevin Keefe and Jenn Davis had their comments go viral after being picked up by conservative-leaning social media pages, including “Libs of Tiktok.” Keefe and Davis were placed on administrative leave Sept. 17, but will return to...

Mike DeWine’s betrayal on fair maps will haunt Ohio for years: Leila Atassi

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Gerrymandering in Ohio has never just been about oddly shaped districts. It has stripped voters of real choices, carved up Black and urban communities to weaken their voices, ignored court rulings until deadlines forced...

Lexington earns top early literacy scores on Ohio School Report Card

LEXINGTON — Students from Lexington Local Schools earned some of the top early literacy scores in the state, according to recent data from the Ohio Department of Education. Every fall, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases its...

Americans for Prosperity wants to spread to every Ohio county

FREMONT – Grassroots political efforts are ramping up among conservatives; Americans for Prosperity aims to grow educational chapters in all 88 of Ohio's counties. The organization has been active in Sandusky County for more than two years and...

Northeast Ohio: Where the bedbugs might bite

It turns out bed bugs love living in Northeast Ohio. The area has landed at the top of both Orkin’s and Terminix’s list of most bed bug infested cities this year. On Orkin’s list, Cleveland came in second place, while Terminix ranked the...

How dry conditions in Northeast Ohio could affect the 2025 foliage season

Fall has arrived in Northeast Ohio, and with it, the vibrant colors of autumn foliage that residents and visitors alike have come to expect and enjoy each year. However, this fall’s drought may have an impact on when and where the leaves start to...

Be cautious of 'finfluencers,' Ohio Department of Commerce warns

The Ohio Department of Commerce is warning individuals to be cautious when trusting social media for investment advice, particularly from influencers who are not registered investment professionals.More people, especially younger generations, are...

Muskingum named Ohio’s best value school in 2026 rankings

NEW CONCORD — Muskingum University has been recognized as a top performer among Ohio universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings for the Regional Midwest. According to a community announcement, the university ranked first among Ohio...

Brazen theft leaves Ohio pumpkin farmer reeling as 300 pumpkins stolen

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WBNS/CNN NEWSOURCE/WKRC) - Hundreds of pumpkins were stolen from Sam's Pumpkin Patch in Pickerington, leaving longtime farmer Terry Dunlap devastated. "I saw they were gone. I just almost, I got sick," Dunlap said. The theft,...

RegattaFest concludes with thrilling powerboat finals on Ohio River

New Martinsville, WV — The 2025 Regatta Fest concluded on Sunday in New Martinsville, drawing crowds to the Ohio River for a weekend of thrilling boat races. The two-day event featured a variety of boats racing up and down the river, culminating...

Submerged van retrieved from Ohio River after sonar discovery

BELLAIRE, OH — A submerged van was retrieved from the Ohio River at the Bellaire Marina today after a fisherman detected the vehicle using a fish finder sonar. Authorities reported that no one was hurt or missing from the vehicle. The owner of the...

Vacations, cars, even groceries: What Ohioans aren’t buying: The Readers Write

From cars and home repairs to vacations and even groceries, inflation has forced our readers to cut back on what they buy. When we asked what they are postponing, nearly 200 responded, with some saying they are just getting by. Their stories show...

Northeast Ohio restaurant introduces Latin American, Mediterranean fusion

CLEVELAND — Peeling plantains is routine for Wajdi Charif who’s bringing the first cuisine blend of its kind to Cleveland. What You Need To Know The global Hispanic food market is projected to grow to around 90 billion by 2033 This trends...

What’s the deadline to register for Ohio’s general…

The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 4, 2025 general election is Oct. 6. The Richland County Board of Elections office will be open until 9 p.m. that day. The office is at 1495 W. Longview Ave., Suite 101, in the Longview Center. After 4...